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MIGUEL GAMBOA Obituary
Oct. 2, 1929 – Nov. 17, 2024
Miguel "Mike" Gamboa from Calexico, CA passed peacefully on November 17, 2024, in San Diego. He is survived by his wife, Dora, of 67 years; children: Patricia Flores (James) Fullerton, CA, Toni Gamboa, El Centro, CA, Mike Gamboa (Raelene) Whittier, CA, Marianna Koehmstedt (James) San Diego, CA, and Teri Oakley (Shannon) San Diego, CA; siblings: Julian Gamboa and Conception Gamboa. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Gamboa Swan; his parents: Mariano and Maria Gamboa; siblings: Mariano Gamboa, Cesar Gamboa, Juana Garcia-Cano Gamboa. He was blessed with twelve (12) grandchildren and ten (10) great-grandchildren. Furthermore, he leaves behind numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and nieces.
Mike was the proud owner of Gamboa's Welding Shop, serving the Imperial Valley over 50+ years. He was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Calexico, served as a lector, Eucharistic Minister and sang in the choir. He was in the 50/50 Club and a volunteer fireman in his early years. He was an avid dancer, loved to sing and enjoyed making people laugh with this famous jokes. Mike loved his "futbol" and his Manchester City team, and watching the Padres. He was a creative person always looking for ways to redesign things, composer of songs, and loved his family. In his later years, he enjoyed learning new languages and doing a variety of word puzzles.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Calexico, CA. The Rosary at 9:45 a.m., Mass at 10:30 a.m., and Reception following the Mass.
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Raul Salgado
February 4, 2025
Mike and Toni I am so sorry for your loss. I remember one day I was visiting Calexico and went for a walk and passed by your parents house and your father was in the front yard and we started having a nice conversation after I introduced myself. It was wonderful talking to him.
Ernie Montano
January 17, 2025
Dear Patty and Toni, I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved your Dad's wonderful and cheerful sense of humor. For Toni's Graduation I ended up driving your dear father around Long Beach, and he was so much fun and entertaining. I'm sure he will keep entertaining loved ones and friends in Heaven. Mr. Gamboa, Rest in Peach.
Bruce Boman
January 14, 2025
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the entire Gamboa family. Difficult at any time, but through the Thanksgiving and Christmas season especially. My best to all. God's in total charge.
Pat Urena
January 13, 2025
Dear Gamboa family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you. I remember your Dad riding his bike up and down our old Rosemont neighborhood, but mostly remember hearing him sing at the 7 am mass. He had such a strong and beautiful voice. May he rest in Peace!
Sincerely,
Ureña Family
Norma Dilan Solís
January 10, 2025
My deepest condolences to his family never met him but I am a class mate of Toni Gamboa , wishing her and family members strength in this very difficult and heartbreaking time. May he have eternal peace sincerely Norma Dilan Solis
GILBERT HINOJOSA
January 5, 2025
Mike was a friend of mine ,he did a lot of welding for me. He was good welder and a good person to all that knew him. He lived a long life. God bless him.
Sylvia E Preciado-Platero
January 3, 2025
Toni,
My sincere condolences to you, your family and everyone that knew and loved your father.
His welding craftsmanship was easily recognized by all who knew and appreciated the caring perfection of his trade.
May you all find comfort in your precious memories of him.
God Bless.
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