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Clarice Gamboa Obituary
Clarice Gamboa
Feb. 17, 1937 - Dec. 1, 2023
WILLOW SPRINGS, IL - Clarice Gamboa, age 86, beloved wife of the late Ralph Gamboa; loving mother of Greg (Julie) Gamboa, the late Lisa Gardner and Ralph Gamboa III; cherished grandmother of Jacob Matthew Gamboa and Cole Hudson Gamboa; dear sister of the late Marshall (Carol) Sewell; adored aunt of Danna (David) Sewell-Deacon, Ernie Merkley, Pam Merkley, the late Kenny (Terri) Merkley, Lenny Merkley, Kevin Linam, Lisa Schiff, Darrel (Deb) Sewell and Randy (Jessica) Sewell; great-aunt to many; treasured friend of Roger and Cindy Hansford.
Clarice worked for McMullen McPhee & Company for 38 years and volunteered as treasurer at the Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Auxiliary. She was a longtime parishioner of the First Presbyterian Church of Elko where she enjoyed playing the hand bells and was very active in the North American Basque Organization. Clarice had a set of close friends referred to as "The Group" and was part of the Unstable Stables racing syndicate for many years.
She was a giving, friendly, loving woman to all and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life for Clarice will be held in the summer of 2024. Services handled by Modell Funeral Home, for info (630) 852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.
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Fran Schain
April 29, 2024
Clarice was my dear friend for many, many years. I miss her every day. She made me laugh with all of the crazy things she said. My son, Chuck grew up with her as my friend. She always called him Chucky Cheese. My granddaughter Jordan loved her too. I am sorry for Greg and Julie's loss.
Ruth Staats
April 27, 2024
I was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Elko and remember Clarice always had a smile for everyone. God bless, Ruth Staats
Frances Schain
January 19, 2024
Greg and Julie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. We were friends for many years and I miss her every day. I pray that God will give you comfort. Frances Schain
Tori Frank
December 13, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss Greg. Grandma Gamboa will be missed. I will never forget hanging out in the front room with Grandma and Grandpa Gamboa playing with the three legged Cocker and asking her to get her foot and laughing when she would bring me a squeaky foot back. I missed them dearly and again I am sending you and your family my condolences.
Sandy Wilmot
December 13, 2023
Dear Greg and Julie...know that your mom was SO loved and treasured by her crazy bridge group. Loved that girl...
Sandy Wilmot, Spring Creek, NV
Jennifer
December 12, 2023
Dear Greg, Julie and boys,
So sorry for your loss and may God bless you during this time. We had a lot of fun times working together at MMC.
Jennifer MacDonald
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