Troy Gateley Obituary

Troy Dean Gateley

Troy Dean Gateley went home to the Lord on June 17, 2020. He has received the true Peace we all seek, and his pain is eternally gone.

Troy was born in Albuquerque on Saturday, March 14, 1970. He brought love, joy and happiness to many people during the last 50 years. He attended Alameda Elementary and Taylor Middle School. As a youth, Troy enjoyed many team sports such as soccer, baseball, swimming, and wrestling. He was also very active in 4H in his youth and made several achievements in the 4H horse program as well as showing horses in the New Mexico Arabian & 1/2 Arabian horse association. He graduated from Cibola High School in 1988. He attended New Mexico State University for two years. He began his working career working at Dan's Boots and Saddles, then later moved to Santa Fe where he managed Santa Fe Western Mercantile Store. During this time he was on the Santa Fe County Fair board and was very helpful in contributing his time and money to the youth of Santa Fe.

From Santa Fe, he moved to San Francisco. He attended San Francisco State for a brief period. He then moved to Houston where he worked for one of his old friends, doing mock trials and jury selections for high profile civil law cases. He was also in the real estate field for Zip Realty and became the regional and the Texas State broker. He was a serious bicyclist and tried his hand at a few triathlons. He was also very involved in competitive Sporting Clays shooting for several years. From Houston he then moved to Bend, OR where he worked for UPS, and as crew transportation services for BNSF Railway. After a brief period, he moved to Temecula, CA and was working for Home Depot at the time he passed away to be with our Lord.

Troy is survived by his mother Kathy A. Gateley of Bend, OR, his father William A. Gateley of Albuquerque, his sister Colleen Kruse and her husband Patrick, and their daughter Ivee Ann Kruse, also of Bend, OR. He is also survived by many loving and caring aunts, uncles and cousins in Washington, Oregon, California, Texas, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico, as well as countless dear friends.

Troy's earthly body has been cremated and no services have yet been performed or planned at this time. A memorial service and celebration of life will be planned in mid-to-late spring of 2021.

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Published by Albuquerque Journal on Jul. 30, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Troy Gateley

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Rev. Marcus and Sharon McClain

August 20, 2021

We just heard of Troy´s passing today and we are so heartbroken. We add our prayers for the family as they grieve through the loss. If we can help in any way please contact us through our email at [email protected].

Darrell

February 23, 2021

As a kid I knew and Troy he was a genuine good person,

Kelly Covert

July 30, 2020

We are so very saddened to hear of Troy's passing. My father, Ed Mulgrew and I, Kelly (Mulgrew) Covert, wish to pass along our heart felt condolences. We remember your family with great fondness, as we have thought about you many times over the years. May you find peace in your memories, and may they bring a smile when you think of him. Sending most positive thoughts and energy to you all.

Angela Carriaga

July 30, 2020

I Am deeply saddened and heartbroken to hear about Troy's passing. We went to School together from Elementary to High School. He was always such a sweetheart. Total Cowboy❤ I had not seen him since the 80's. He came into my shop to get a haircut about 6 months ago. He was in town visiting his parents. He looked great! Was as happy to see me as I was to see him. I am so grateful that I was able to see him and give him a haircut. We talked about stuff. I prayed with him. My deepest condolences to all of his family. To all who loved him. He was always a good friend growing up. Rest in peace my Dear friend

Michelle Pacheco

July 29, 2020

attended grade school , middle school and high school with Troy . He was a kind spirit and always knew how to brighten up a room. Though he may not be present on earth , his spirit will live on . Til we meet again someday .

Jerry Larson

July 29, 2020

I attended Cibola High School with Troy a remember him well. Years later we caught up again at a class reunion his personality lit up the room! You will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace my friend.

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