Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

Gabriel Maldonado Obituary

Gabriel Maldonado

Gabriel Maldonado Sr., was born on July 19, 1943 and was called home by our Lord on January 10, 2019. He was from Torreon, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, two sons and granddaughter. He is survived by his companion Ruth Vilarde, sisters; Margaret Mora, Carmen Otero, Veena Otero, Emily Mora, brothers; George Maldonado, Frankie Maldonado, Robert Maldonado, two daughters; Carol Sanchez, Monica Garcia, ten grand-children, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Gabriel Sr. was a very talented musician, where he mastered the lead and bass guitar and also played drums. He played with over 20 different bands, over 50 years all over New Mexico. Gabriel Sr. will be missed by family and friends. Those who had the pleasure of meeting him will cherish the time spent with him. Services will held on March 25, 2019 at 11 a.m at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on 1900 Edith NE Albuquerque, NM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Mar. 24, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel Maldonado

2 Entries

Gabriel The third

March 18, 2024

I'll always remember your Loving heart, the things you taught me The times you helped me even when u didn't ask you to, you did it cause you truly loved us.
It's an honor to call you grandpa and to know I had the great times I had with you growing up.
Plenty concerts, rodeos,parades, state fairs, camping, your funny ways you loved to joke. Your heart was amazing, your talents were professional. And the love you had inside out of this world! I'm glad I had you the times I did, you're everything a grandpa should be, dad and brother as well and son too.
I wish you could have met the new three Gabriel's but I'll carry the legacy on with and through them.ill always Love you BOOGALOO!!

Gabriel armijo

December 18, 2020

My grandpa was the best musician one would ever see or hear play . He made his string tune a but different than the others that way you could always hear him in the song. He was a song writer guitar player and singer. The best guitar player I've every witnessed play. I had the honor of being shown by him as well . My grandpa played with over 20 different bands from the 50's till the early 2000's . He touched hands with plenty of famous musicians over the years but he was my ultimate favorite! My grandpa had the biggest heart in could ever meet . He loved so much he often out himself in depression because he felt so deeply ! He often cried because of how much he loved that was my grandpa! LOVE ! It was unexpected to see him go but im glad he was my grandpa and that I take after him in soo many ways ! My boys will be in to music grandpa. We will one way or the other keep the musical generation going for you! I love you soo much grandpa and miss you more . Theres so much I regret but ill never regret you being my grandfather ! Thank you I love you rest in peace !

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Gabriel Maldonado's name

Memorial Events
for Gabriel Maldonado

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Gabriel's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.