Mr. Jose Gilbert Barela

JOSE GILBERT BARELA, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. Gilbert was a wonderful husband, an adoring father, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hard worker who many times helped out many people with his auto mechanic skills out of the kindness of his heart. Gilbert made friends easily and will be missed by all who knew him. He was the most forgiving, kind, loving, and generous man. Gilbert especially loved and spoiled the children in his life. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Julia A. Barela; daughters, Janice Tigges, Isabel Barela, Grace Duran and husband Robert; grandchildren, Jaime Tigges and wife Jennifer, Patrick Duran, LeeAnn Duran, Victoria Lujan and husband Matthew, Robert Duran Jr., sisters, Fede Barela, and Susie Barela, great-grandchildren, Mariah Cordova, Daniel Barela, Kayla Barela, Mathew Lujan Jr., Dominic Lujan, Jocelynn Lujan, Elijah Munoz, Noah Munoz. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Disidoro F. and Leonardita Barela; sister, Hope Lopez. Jose was a member of Calvary of Albuquerque. Friends may visit French - Lomas, Wednesday at 6:00 pm. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7:00 PM at French - Lomas. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 8, at 12:00 pm, at Calvary of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd. NE. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jaime Tigges, Robert B. Duran Jr., Patrick Duran, Robert Duran Sr., Anthony Martinez, RayBen Sandoval, Britto, Medardo Cordova. The family wishes to thank Dr. Goldman, Linda Barela, Roseanne Matthews and Kristen Carpio with AmberCare Hospice for the special care that they gave.