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Gabriel Saenz Obituary

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, Gabriel Lorenzo Saenz, 31, lifelong resident of Las Cruces on Monday, May 6, 2013. Gabriel was born May 6, 1982 to Samuel and Linda Roman Saenz. At the time of his death he was employed as a custodian at New Mexico State University and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing along with his parents include his loving companion, Amanda Herrera of the family home; his daughters, Ylianna and Aleena Saenz; a stepson, Damion Medina; two brothers, Sammy "Kiddo" R. Saenz and wife Bridgette and Michael Ruben Saenz; two sisters, Barbara Jean Saenz and Erika Nicole Duran, all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include five nieces, Aubree, Destiny, Delicia and Abriana Saenz and Serena Jasso; two nephews, Israel Jasso and Zerek Saenz, as well as two great nieces and one great nephew. Gabriel was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Marcos Roman, paternal grandfather, Lorenzo Saenz, two uncles, Ray and Alex Roman, two aunts, Alicia Roman and Bertha Saenz, as well cousins, George Jimenez, Jr., Melissa Baeza and Damian Roman. Visitation for Gabriel will be Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road. The prayer vigil is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, 1240 S. Espina St. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the mass of resurrection at 10 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013 in the same church with the Rev. Martin Cornejo, Celebrant. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road where he will lay to rest. Serving as casket bearers will be Sammy "Kiddo" Saenz, Jr., Michael Ruben Saenz, Patrick Jimenez, J.J. Crispin, Jesus "Chuy" Maldonado, Michael T. Gonzalez, Ernie Duran and Robert "Bam Bam" Hernandez III. Honorary bearers will be Israel Jasso, Jr., Zerek Saenz and Damion Medina. The Saenz family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences, log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on May 9, 2013.

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Irene E. Roman

May 3, 2022

In loving memory of My Nephew Gabe, We will love you and miss you always. RIP With the Heavenly Angels, Gone but Not Forgotten. Till We Meet Again!
,

Celia R. Hernandez

May 6, 2014

Happy Heavenly Birthday, our Beloved Gabriel, forever in our hearts! love You!

DORA ROMAN

May 4, 2014

GABRIEL , THE MOST SWEETEST ANGEL IN HEAVEN .. WE LOVE N MISS YOU SOOO .. IT DOESNT SEEM LIKE A YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE YOU LEFT US TO GO TO YOUR WONDERFUL N BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF ETERNITY CALLED HEAVEN... WE ALL STILL CRY TEARS FOR YOU WISHING YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US!! YOUR BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS STILL MISS YOU SOOO MUCH !! BUT IT BRINGS US COMFORT KNOWING WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER N REUNITED IN HEAVEN, UNTIL THEN WATCH OVER ALL OF US !!! WE LOVE YOU SOO!!!

Missing You!

September 22, 2013

, Not a day goes by that I dont think of you, I miss you SO much words cant describe the emptiness in my heart! We have so many memories that is what helps me get thru it! I just wish I had a chance to tell you that I love you one more time. I hope you know that my life will never be the same without u! No one has ever made me smile like you did! Until we meet again my friend I love & miss you and will never forget you u live in my heart!
Thank you for all the Kool Aid smiles<3 R.I.P

bjs

August 22, 2013

Brother i miss you

Danielle

May 14, 2013

Your Family Misses You Gabriel

dora roman

May 14, 2013

gabriel , you will forever hold a special place in my heart, i love you n miss you so!you are gone but not forgotten , i will see you again someday rip gabriel ,your auntie dora roman

MICHAEL HERNANDEZ

May 13, 2013

KIDDO..MY PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BROTHER..SO SORRY MY FRIEND.

Marcella Madrid

May 12, 2013

RIP Gabriel, your smile and laughter will forever be missed! Condolences to all his family, Amanda and children. Prayers and much love sent to you all.

Rosanne Ramirez

May 10, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy for you loss. My heart goes out to all his family . He was an awesome person, Heaven gained a good man . R.I.P Kool-Aid.....

Dora Benavides

May 10, 2013

To all the Saenz Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Isela and Alida Alvillar

May 10, 2013

We are truly sorry for your loss. Our condolences go out to the Saenz family. May God Bless you all in this time of need.

rose perez

May 10, 2013

My condolences go out to the family
I am so sorry about your loss Gabe will be highly missed by everyone that knew him as the good fun loving person he was. God bless you all. Rose and family Las cruces nm

Melissa Fernandez

May 10, 2013

Linda, Kiddo and family
May God ease your pain during this most difficult time and give you the strength you need! Sending my love, prayers and deepest condolences.

Steve Self

May 10, 2013

May God's love lift you up during your time of mourning. Sammy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Diana munoz

May 10, 2013

To the saenz family im sorry for ur loss gabe was a koo friend u all are in my prayers!

Ceci Esquivel

May 10, 2013

I wish I had words to enlighten your agony. I know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my every thought and prayer...

Maria Estrada

May 10, 2013

To the Saenz family and Kiddo I'm so sorry for your lost may God be with all of you

May 10, 2013

Only good memories of a great person

Roby Olmeda

May 10, 2013

Saenz Family, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Isabel Fajardo

May 10, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Eloy Sanchez

May 10, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Family. May God Bless You Gabe.

Sylvia (Prieto) Lopez

May 10, 2013

My deepest condolences to you Sammy & to your entire family, May our Lord & Savior give you all comforts in your heart & in these hard times. God Bless you Saenz family,

Cindy P.

May 9, 2013

Kiddo
Sorry for ur loss. GOD bless your family

Carolina Martinez

May 9, 2013

I love u primo! Im blessed to have one more angel watching over me and my family. Please watch over Michael. He misses his big bro. And hey! U better save me some of grandma Velias tortillas!

Rudy Saenz Jr

May 9, 2013

Much love to my family in Cruces.So sorry for our loss, rip Gabriel til we meet again.

Sara & Bobby Hernandez

May 9, 2013

Our sincere sympathy and deepest condolences goes out to all of Gabe's family. Amanda darling you stay strong for your children. We are here for you.

paul valdivia

May 9, 2013

my condolences to SammySr. and Linda. It was a pleasure knowing Gabriel even though it was for a short time.I will also miss him Take comfort that he's in GODS care now

BO REYES-MARQUEZ

May 9, 2013

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE SAENZ FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND HEAL YOUR PAIN IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. COMADRE BARBARA I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH STAY STRONG AND I WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE HERE FOR YOU. REST IN PARADISE MR GABRIEL.

Johnice Trejo & family

May 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Linda and the family. Gabriel will be missed but never forgotten.

Tina Royce

May 9, 2013

To the Saenz family, my prayer go out to all in this time of sorrow, May God Bless you all, at this sad hour in life,
Tina Royce, Anthony, Michael, Cody Amezola

Delbert and Annette Ortiz and Family

May 9, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. Saenz...our sincere sympathy and deepest condolences at the loss or your son, Gabriel. May our Lord comfort you and your extended family.

Lisa Guerra

May 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Saenz and Roman Family. May god wrap his arms around you and bless you all with peace and serenity.

Willie Jr. and Lisa Roman

May 9, 2013

Tia Linda and Family,
With heavy hearts we will continue to pray for God's comfort and guidance as you mourn the loss of Gabriel. We pray that the memories you shared with him and the legacy that he leaves behind will fill your hearts with comfort and peace in the difficult times ahead.

Suleyca Ramirez

May 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Saenz and Roman family. May God give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Roman Telles

May 9, 2013

One love brother! U were a definet dime piece in my book Gabriel! Not another loved one lost just another Angel gained! See u soon brother!

Alma Gomez

May 9, 2013

I would like to extend my condolences to the Saenz & Roman family During this difficult time.May God give you Strenght and courage.My prayers are with you.

Roberta Montoya

May 9, 2013

God bless you all so sorry for your loss!

GRace Lujan (GUzman)

May 9, 2013

Dear Linda, May greatest sympathy goes out to you. Today is the Day of SAlvation. Ask Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ to guide you ,to go through it all. Invite HIM into your HEart.

May 9, 2013

My sincere condolences to the roman family, may our good lord bless u and keep u in ur time of sorrow.. Amor para Siempre.

Max Murphy

May 9, 2013

My Prayers to Gabriels family. God Bless you all.

Erika

May 9, 2013

Very sorry about your loss god bless u guys rest in peace gabe.

Kim Castillo

May 9, 2013

Kiddo and family, I'm very sorry for your loss, may God guide you at this difficult time. God bless you all, and your in my thoughts and prayers.

Priscilla Montez

May 9, 2013

You will be missed...you were a wonderful father friend son and though your gone you will never be forgotten. May you rest in HIS ETERNAL GRACE.

Familia Ordunez

May 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anna Barela

May 9, 2013

Im gona miss you mijo Love you God Bless always in my heart!! your other mom Anna and brother Mike

May 9, 2013

Kiddo,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find strength in the trying time. I didn't know Gabriel but I'm sure he was a fine person. He is in a better place

Carlos Benavides

Roxii Hovey

May 9, 2013

Enjoy urself in Heaven! Rejoice with the Lord! Watch over your family!

Toni Bueno

May 9, 2013

May GOD Comfort your grievng hearts in you time of sorrow, may you find solace in his promise that one day we will be reunited in Eternity

Angel Garcia

May 9, 2013

Gabe, u were always a great friend n I will always remeber the good times, great times and even the boring times together. You will be greatly missed by many!! Prayers to the families loss of a great man!

Michael and Diana Gonzalez

May 9, 2013

Hey Gabe you have taken a part of our hearts just like you gave us part of yours, u brought happiness to everyone around you and you better believe you will never be forgotten. I know u are in the hands of our Lord and u will be looking over ur beautiful daughters and huge family that loves you and misses you so very much may u Rest in Peace our Cousin and Friend.

Martha Murillo

May 9, 2013

On behalf of my family, Naomi, Vanessa and Phillip, we offer our sincere condolences to Sammy,Linda, Kido,and of course the rest of the family. Prayers that God give you comfort in due time and the strength to continue with life. We are deeply saddened for your loss. God Bless you.

Priscilla Jimenez

May 9, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Saenz and Roman family......Gabriel may u rest in peace. You were a wonderful person my love and will be missed greatly..I love you my dear friend...

Michael and Diana Gonzalez

May 9, 2013

Hey Gabe you have taken a part of our hearts with you as u gave us part of yours May your soul rest in the hands of our Lord we all love you very much and you will never be forgotten, I know you will be taking care of your little princesses and the rest of the huge family that mourns for your loss. RIP

Valerie Castorena

May 9, 2013

Rest In Paradise my dear friend, you'll always hold a special place I'm my heart. My condolences go out to ur kids n family?
Sleep with the Angels Gabe?

Priscilla Jimenez

May 9, 2013

Sending my condolences to all the Saenz and Roman family..Deeply sorry for your loss....He was a great person anda great friend for many years...May u rest in peace Gabe....love you my dear friend.

Rosana Colorbio

May 9, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gina Chavez

May 9, 2013

Gabe. May you Rest In Peace! God bless your familia. You will be remembered as one of the great ones.

Jessica Saenz Ellis, Rammy & Becky Saenz

May 9, 2013

Our hearts go out to my Tia Linda, Tio Samuel, primos Kiddo,Barbara, and Michael. May you all find comfort in all the great memories Primo Gabe left behind. Rest In Peace Gabriel and watch over all of us until we meet again....

Liz Sambrano

May 9, 2013

I would like to extend my condolences to the Saenz & Roman family. Gone too soon,but you will be resting in peace


I would like to extend my condolences at this time to the Saenz & Roman family and to give you the comfort and strength during this difficult time as you all grieve for your loved one...

Valerie Castorena

May 9, 2013

Rest in Paradise my dear friend. U will always have a special place in my ?. My condolences go out to ur family. May u sleep with the Angels?

TERESA & ANTHONY URQUIDES

May 9, 2013

You will be missed but not forgotten i love you primo R.I.P

teresa urquides

May 9, 2013

You will be missed but not forgotten i love u my primo R.i.P

rachel alexander

May 9, 2013

guna miss u very much Gabriel. U were very special to a lot of people!! R.I.P

R.I.P

Richie & Viola Trujillo

May 9, 2013

God Bless the family of Gabe Saenz. Gabe may you R.i.P and be with the angles watch over you're kids and family. And god bless kiddo Amor my Brother.

Ernest and Ericka Vera

May 9, 2013

Rest with the angels in heaven and may your Memory of gabe bring you comfort and my sincere respects to the family and friends till we meet again .

Ashley Valenuela

May 9, 2013

May You Rest In Peace Gabe.....You Will Be For Ever Missed. May God Bless The Saenz Family And Other Family Members. God Bless

Crystal Banegas

May 9, 2013

You're going to be missed....ill always remember the good times and the weird awkward moments we had even the little arguments we would have.....remember when ajia would climb all over you in the mornings and say "what it doo" lol and you would tell her go back to sleep its early.....or the time we got stuck in the dirt in my car...those were good times I will never forget all of the times we had and all the long talks about life and relationships.....you will always be in my heart...I love you friend and ill see you on the other side

teresa salgado

May 9, 2013

Always loved never ever forgotten....my prayers to u all...I hope n pray his family finds peace...he was always the light in the room..pls don't let that light b forgotten..as i pray for the strength to go on , I pray for the fam...u will b deeply missed Gabe...love always

Teresa Salgado

May 9, 2013

Plz rest in peace...my heart goes out to his family as I pray for comfort myself....nothing but Love And Respect for u Gabe...u will always have a special special place in my heart...may god bless ur loved ones..

crystal banegas

May 9, 2013

Gabe u are going to be missed....I'm gonna miss all the times we had,funny, serious even the stupid arguments we would have....you were like a brother to me....remember you taught ajia to say "what it doo"......lol.....thank you for the good times I will always cherish and hold on to our memories....you were a great friend ......ill see you on the other side

Philip "blunt" Cordero

May 9, 2013

Much love and prayers going out to the Saenz family may he rest in peace god bless!!

Irene Roman

May 9, 2013

To My Nephew Gabriel R. Saenz...we will all Love N Miss u Dearly..May U Rest In Peace With The Heavenly Angels Up Above..God Bless! Until We Meet Again" Love Ya!

andrea triste

May 9, 2013

We all have nothing but good,memories of u may u rest in peace gabe and to the family so sorry for your loss

NIKKOLE SILVA

May 9, 2013

:( GONNA MISS U HOMIE.. R.I.P LIL LOCO

Cynthia Warren

May 8, 2013

My sincere condolences go out to everyone affected by Gabriel's passing. May God grant strength to you all.

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