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1953
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2018
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Damon Dukes
September 23, 2018
It saddens me that I had not heard from Gilbert, thinking he is now really enjoying retirement, then to find out he passed. I have known Gilbert for over 26 years. We became friends after dealings at GECU, always a great friend to chat with or have lunch with. Wow, I am still shocked.
Barbara Watts
May 18, 2018
Gilbert was an AWESOME Co-worker and friend. He will be deeply MISSED! My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Raquel Bustillos
May 16, 2018
Dearest Martha and Karla,
I was so saddened to learn of Gilbert's unexpected passing. Just heard about it today. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gilbert was such an inspiration to me and my daughters. We always admired his quiet reserve and both of you as a couple in your loving expression of caring for any and all. Always so quiet but stoic in his ability to lend tranquility to any situation. He will be and is missed by all who knew him. Never once did we ever see Gilbert in a uncaring or unforgiving mood. He always represented what a good devoted Catholic person he was. We know that only time will fill the ache in your hearts, but know that you are in our prayers and that as a community of St. Pius me and my daughters are there for you. May God give you the quiet strength that Gilbert always personified in this time of your sorrow. May he bless you and keep you wrapped in his undying love, knowing that Gilbert is now with him in heaven keeping watch over you. Our deepest condolences to you and Karla and your family.
Raquel Bustillos and daughters Kiara and Zoleil
Jesus Luevano
May 8, 2018
Mr. Cuburu was an amazingly generous and giving man. I will never forget what a wonderful catechism teacher he was to me, or how friendly he always was when we ran into each other at church over the years. I will always be grateful to the kindness he showed my family and me. May he rest in peace.
Alex Gonzalez
May 7, 2018
Tio Gilbert was a kind, generous man. No matter how many people were in attendance at a family event, he always made an effort to greet and converse with everyone. Even when there were tensions within the family, Tio Gilbert always managed to keep a smile. May he rest in peace. We lost a great one.
May 6, 2018
Tikis:
Apenas te vimos acá en Puebla y hoy ya no estás!!!
En este espacio te agradezco tus atenciones que siempre nos brindaste a Maria y a mi cuando íbamos para allá.
Hoy fisicamente no nos ha sido posible estar pero en oraciones y en nuestros pensamientos, si !!
Has regresado a la casa del Padre y verás cumplidas sus promesas regocijate en él y en los brazos de María!!
Que Dios N.S. reconforte a Martha y a Karla de tú perdida, las abrace y les dé a entender el porque de esto que ocurrió. Ahora eres ya un ángel para ellas y para Chico!!!!
Se te extrañará primo!!
Chiques y Maria
May 6, 2018
Cuando ibas a nacer yo llevé a tu mamá a la Beneficencia Española, cuando naciste te pusieron en mis brazos, fui el primero en cargarte.
Hasta los 9 años te llamé hijo porque de esa edad hiciste la primera comunión y Malicha y yo fuimos tus padrinos y entonces ya también eras nuestro ahijado.
Más adelante te convertiste en nuestro compadre y hasta la fecha así nos decíamos.
Tú venida a Puebla y disfrutar de ti, de Martha y de Karla fue muy bonito para nosotros. Nos dijiste que querías enseñarle a Karla donde habías nacido y todo lo que te gustaba de acá (que eran muchas cosas) . Vimos fotos, platicamos mucho y siempre sentado junto a mi!!!
Hoy entendemos que Dios te dio la gracia de venirte a despedir de toda tu familia de Puebla, en especial de mi que siempre sentí un cariño mu especial por ti y yo sé que tú también me querías mucho.
Mi edad y enfermedad impidió que en estos momentos yo estuviera ahí pero mi pensamiento y mi corazón están contigo y con e tú ultimo: "nos vemos en octubre compadre".
Sobrino, hijo, ahijado y compadre nos duele tu partida.
Tito y Malicha
Pete Galvan, Sr & Jr
May 6, 2018
Martha and Karla, our deepest condolences on Gilbert's passing. Our prayers are with you! No words of comfort are sufficient at this time of grieving.
I bless, thank and praise Tata Dios for blessing Mijo and I with the friendship and cariño that our Brother shared with us.
He will be greatly missed and is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and the rest of the family!
Ana Reza
May 5, 2018
He was a great person! Prayers to his familia and all those that love him
Ernie Munoz
May 4, 2018
Martha and Karla, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that will make you feel better at this time. Please know that I am praying for both of you to receive peace and strength to continue the journey. Grief is a long process. Give yourselves the time and space for it.
With much love,
Your cousin Ernie Munoz
Vero Padilla
May 4, 2018
Siempre agradecida contigo, Martha y Karla. Parece un sueño haberte apenas visto y pensar que fue la despedida a toda tu familia materna. Gracias por abrirme la puerta de tu casa en mis múltiples visitas, por tu amabilidad y atenciones, te llevaré en el recuerdo hoy y siempre.
Jesse Ramirez
May 4, 2018
He was such a kind hearted man that always thought of others. He will be missed.
May 4, 2018
RIP sweet Gilbert it was a pleasure to work with you for so many years your family will always be in my heart and prayers.
Betty Cramer
May 4, 2018
A true gentleman I was fortunate to know! Rest In Peace, Gilbert!! My condolences to the Cuburu family. You are all in my prayers!
Greg Fedler
May 4, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Cuburu family. I worked with Gilbert at the credit union and he was such an amazing father, friend and co worker. He will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace friend!
Mary Ljungdahl
May 4, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, dad, friend. This is devastating news! I always had such great admiration for Mr. Cuburu. He was so dedicated to St. Pius X School and everyone associated with the school. You all are carried in prayer. May all the memories you hold carry you through this time of mourning. God bless you
Oscar G. Gabaldon, Jr.
May 3, 2018
My family and I reach out with open arms to you, dearest Martha, Karla, and the entire Cuburu family, and we embrace you with our deepest sympathies as Gilbert bids you farewell. May the knowledge that Gilbert is merely moving ahead of you, to his final destination, which is to be with the One who called him by name into existence, be of comfort to you.
Gilbert has a head start on us in seeing God face to face, something we too desire, pray for, and hope for. That moment when we will again embrace Gilbert will come. That will undoubtedly be a day of great rejoicing, of joyful tears, and of unparalleled happiness. Walter Scott once said, "Death - the last sleep? No the final awakening." Gilbert has now been awakened by the gentle touch of His loving and heavenly Father.
Upon opening his eyes, he beheld the kindest, most amazing eyes lovingly looking at him, and he was softly spoken to with the sweetest welcome of all. "My beautiful son, you are home. How I have awaited for you to come home where you will live with Me forever in perfect happiness and complete serenity; and, I will engulf your entire being with My perfect love." Upon hearing those words, Gilbert will smile like he has never smiled before; and then, he will burst out laughing with so much gladness and joy.
Gilbert, you have yourself a hec of a celebration in Heaven!!! We will eventually join you at the party, and boy will we all party together...forever!
Oscar G. Gabaldon, Jr.
Art Carter
May 2, 2018
Martha & Karla;
We are so sorry to hear of Gilberts passing. Schedules here will not allow us to come I and pay our respects. Gilbert meant so much to me as a friend and one who I had the pleasure of talking to every day for almost 31 years. Our hearts and prayers go out to you both and I pray that God comforts you during this time of need. We keep you in our prayers.... Art & Linda Carter
Joseph and Edna Zubia
May 2, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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