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Gilbert Preciado Obituary
Diamond Bar, CA – Gilbert "Beto" Preciado died Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home in Diamond Bar surrounded by his loving family. Gilbert was born on May 21, 1932 in Amarillo, Texas. On October 27, 1952, he married Ramona Esquivel, from Canadian, Texas and the two were happily married until his death. Gilbert served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954 and upon his return, Gilbert and Ramona moved to Los Angeles, California. In Los Angeles, Gilbert utilized the G.I. Bill to attend Pacific States University, College of Electrical Engineering and earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering. While in college, he and Ramona worked together to build the foundation for their family. Gilbert worked full time as a mechanic and Ramona worked full time at an insurance company to provide financial support while Gilbert studied for his bachelor's degree. After graduation, Gilbert embarked on a 34-year career as an electronic engineer primarily spent at Rockwell International, developing and testing navigational systems for missiles and nuclear submarines.
Gilbert is survived by his wife Ramona, his daughters Tana, Monica, and Renee, and his son, Jaime. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Gilbert was a loving and supportive husband and father, who was proud of his children and grandchildren, and who was always encouraging his family to dream, to achieve and to never give up on their hopes for the future. He touched the lives of his family and friends with his intelligence, quick wit, strength, and belief that everyone he came across could achieve success and happiness in life. Gilbert will be deeply missed by all lives that he touched.
Services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Pomona at 1150 West Holt Ave. The rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 20 between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21 with the burial immediately thereafter at Riverside National Cemetery.
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December 26, 2016
My condolences to your family. Praying for your family peace, to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. May God continue to comfort the family. Psalms 9 : 9,10
Pauline Salazar
December 21, 2016
Ramona and family,
Having uncle Beto in our lives was a blessing. He cared about all his family in Amarillo and always took the time to visit or made plans to get the family together. He was the glue for our family and it will not be the same without him. I will miss him ,but feel privileged to have had him in our lives for all his years. We love you all and will keep,you in our thought and prayers.
Frank & Pauline Salazar
Amanda Preciado Brinks
December 21, 2016
All my love and prayers for my Uncle Beto, Aunt Ramona, and family. I wish we could have been there to share all the memories I have of him and my Aunt Ramona visiting me as a child. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace and know i love him always! God bless my family and please know I send my love!
Eva Bargas
December 20, 2016
Im sorry for the typo error i meant to type beto i luv yu with all my heart you will truly be missed , not one moment will i ever stop thinking about my uncle beto, i have you very close to my heart and thats where you will stay. Rip uncle Beto.
Eva Bargas
December 20, 2016
I luv yu beto.
December 20, 2016
I lov, you bro very much, im gonna miss so. No words can tell you how i feel, i just know that you left us with some many memories and encouagement in our lives. God bless your soul i will think about you every single day of my life. Love you Tuna
Brenda Sandoval
December 20, 2016
Uncle Beto you will be truly missed!! You were my favorite uncle!! God bless your family!!
Clara Valdez
December 19, 2016
Blessings to you Ramona and family. I had the pleasure of knowing you guys and Beto and loving you as family. I have been honored to be in your presence. You welcomed me and accepted me with open arms. Beto was such a loving, giving, and considerate person. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed by each of you, kids, grandkids, friends, and family. He will be remembered for his kindness and soft spoken characteristics. He was such a generous and kind man. My condolences and prayers to the family for comfort at this time of his passing and for the times that he will be remembered and missed. My loving thoughts and prayers. Clara
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