RUBEN AMADOR GASTELUM

RUBEN GASTELUM Obituary

RUBEN AMADOR GASTELUM

1918 - 2012

In the early hours of December 31, 2012, the angels came down and took Ruben, 94, to be reunited with the love of his life, wife Mary, sons Ruben Jr. and Mark, and daughter Mary Ellen Hagerman.
Ruben died peacefully in his sleep with his loving daughter Sylvia and son-in-law Steve Parker at his bedside. Ruben was born in Santa Rosalia, Baja California. By the age of 3, he and his parents moved to Heber, CA, where he attended grade school and then went on to Central Union High School in El Centro, CA. Ruben owned and operated his own business in the Imperial Valley for many years. Upon retirement he moved to Montclair, CA to be near his daughters. He is survived by daughters, Sylvia Parker, Montclair, CA, and Vera Shirley, Jacumba, CA, twelve grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren.
The family wishes to give heart-felt thanks to VNA Hospice of Clairemont, CA for their exceptional care to our loved one and to his family.
Graveside services are planned for January 8, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 201 East Gillett St., in El Centro, CA.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for RUBEN GASTELUM

12 Entries

January 11, 2013

Suzy Loux (Vedova) R.I.P. Ruben Amador Gastelum

Ruben GastelumSr.

January 11, 2013

RubenA,GASTELUM Sr.was my GRANDFATHER.I was the OLDEST of his GRANDCHILDREN.My DADDY was RubenA,GASTEUM Jr.RubenSr.was always more like my second Daddy.I spent many wonderful times with My Nana(MARY)&TATA(RUBEN Sr).It was a BLAST!!There was never a DULL moment sharing memories with those two!But I was always SPOILED ROTTEN.Iwas always treated like a lil princess when I was there.When I was a junior in High school.I used to drive 2 1/2 hrs to spend my weekends with them.I adored both of them.It was HARD enough to LOOSE My Nan when she was so young.I used to call her every other day at least.I still remember there phone number by heart:619-352-4834.Tata,you were an eagle in book.He was incrediable husband,FATHER and GRANDFATHER.I LOVE you FOREVER.I know we will be reunited sometime in my Journey as I GRADUATE to HEAVEN.Now you are SOARING with other EAGLES from our Family:Nana,Daddy,lil Mary,and my uncle Mark.SOAR on GREAT EAGLE you are the HEAD of the FAMILY now in HEAVEN.Save me a space at your Table.Nana by your side once again.LOVE you "BIG 5".(Cheryl Lynne Gastelum).

January 11, 2013

I have fond memories of our scrabble games together.
Pelon

Nancy Smith-Russell

January 11, 2013

Vera, So very sorry to hear of your loss. The passing of a loved one leaves such a void in our lives. May God hold you and yours in the cup of his hand. love

Cecilia Huff

January 11, 2013

My symthapathy to the Gastelum family. I remember Vera's father well and he will be missed by many people.

Robert Tovar

January 10, 2013

My prayers for the Gastelum Family in this difficult time.May the Peace of OUR Lord, Jesus Christ be with you! REST In PEACE, Mr Gastelum!

Layryl Zinn and Mike Driscoll

January 10, 2013

Our thoughts are with you as you say good bye to your father and brother.
May we all enjoy the memories that stay with us here on earth and in our hearts forever.

Kathy Blake Trout

January 10, 2013

My thoughts and go out to you Vera and Sylvia for the loss of your father. You have suffered so many losses. I have fond memories of the Gastelums from my teenage years at Central and living across the street from Geneve. Your dad was so proud of you as I recall from Vera's wedding reception at your house. Also was privileged to become acquainted with Mark in later years when we gave him rides to church in Pomona. Vera was one of the first people to befriend me as a new student at Central. May God Bless you all.

Norm Self

January 8, 2013

To me, as a young man, Ruben was an icon of high morality, role model, unselfish neighbor. At the time, my wife and I lived with my mother-in-law across the street from Ruben and Mary. Ruben was a hard worker and Mary seemed to rule the family with an iron will. And that wasn't easy with Ruben, Jr., and the girls. Ruben, Jr., was a giant of a man, even as a teenager. But Mary would threaten him with dire bodily harm unless he kept his ducks in a row. And he mostly obeyed. Ruben volunteered to help me cut down an eucalyptus tree that he could see from across the street was a bigger job than I could handle. But it was the love and caring that emanated from both of them that has stayed with me through the years. All of these events took place in the late 50's and early 60's. I loved Ruben and Mary and am saddened at their loss.
Norm Self

January 6, 2013

Beloved by everyone that knew you...rest in peace dear friend. You will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to all the Gastelum Family.

Noel Carr

January 6, 2013

My condolences to the Gastelum family. I remember how both Rubens were hard working men doing their tractor work for many years. Vera, my old classmate, my thoughts are with you.
Noel Carr

Geneve McAlpin

January 6, 2013

Good bye Uncle Ruben! I'll always remember the fun times with you and how you used to make pancakes for us kids.
Love, Gen and Roger

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