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Gilbert Estrada Obituary
Calling hours for Mr. Estrada will be Monday, January 11, 2010 in the Chapel of Prayer of Baca's Funeral Chapels from 5 to 7 PM with the Prayer Vigil to follow. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated by Reverend Ricardo Bauza on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in St. Genevieve's Catholic Church at 10 AM. Concluding services will follow at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
"Gil" as he was fondly known to family and friends was born November 1, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Emiliano and Ramona Lomeli Estrada. He retired as a supply man after 40 years of service at Weber Air Craft in Burbank, California. He served his country honorably during the Korean War and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. "Gil" was a loving person who enjoyed family gatherings and cook-outs as he truly prepared the best chile salsa to go along with the "carne asada" while listening to his favorite mariachi music. He also found a lot of entertainment and enjoyment getting money from the slot machines he played at his favorite casinos. "Gil" moved to Las Cruces from Moreno Valley, California and had been a resident since 2004.
Those to mourn his passing are his loving family that include the wife, Juana "Jenny" Lopez Estrada of the family home; seven daughters, Linda Estrada-Viray of Delano, California; Gloria Estrada of Ontario, California; Angie Mendoza of Valinda, California; Alice White of Las Cruces; Bertha Diaz of Rialto, California; Rose Molina of Tacoma, Washington; two sons, Isaac Molina of Las Cruces and Antonio "Tony" Molina of San Bernardino, California. Other survivors are a brother, Arturo L. Estrada of Long Beach, Calfornia; four sisters, Leonor Baez of Rosarito Beach, California; Ciria Estrada of Tijuana, Baja California; Alicia Grandhouser of Whittier, California; Julieta Dominguez of Alabama; sister-in-law, Anita Estrada of Rosarito Beach, California; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother and a son, Michael Molina in 2006.
Serving as casket bearers will be Gilbert Estrada, Bonjo Viray, Isaac Molina, David Griego, Tony Ames and Luis Amaya.
Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 East Boutz Road, Las Cruces; 527-2222 Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care".
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Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Estrada
Linda Viray
February 7, 2010
DADDY,I'm so proud to be a daughter of a Koren War Veteran "The Forgotten War" You were such a inspiration to your family and those who knew you.Your memory will carry on with your grandchildren,great-grandchildren & their children, also those who were lucky enough to know you.I will always remember my first dance with you,When I put my feet on yours. I wish I could dances with you again and play a song that never ends. Daddy, I will miss you dearly,our week-end jokes,even if we laughed just because. You were my HERO!!Sometimes I wonder how can I live without you in my life. They say "GOD" is a mystery and a healer, so with time this pain that I have deep down in my heart from losing you for good this time, I shall heal. Love You, Muncho Muncho Your Daughter, Linda Estrada Viray
Julieta Estradfa
February 7, 2010
Para Jenny, Sobrinas y familia,
Que envuetren paz, descanso y consuelo en los dulces recuerdos de su ser querido......mi qerido hermano.....con el mas sentido pesame.
Tu hermana Julita Estrada
Laura Estrada
February 7, 2010
To my Primas and Tia, may you find comfort in the love and memories that you shared with Tio Gil. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you. Love Laura
rosa molina
January 17, 2010
gil thank you for all the love you gave to our family & enriching our lives. mostly thank you for loving my mom & making her happy! I will miss you very much.
Mary Cichello
January 14, 2010
Gil,
You will be greatly missed. I wish I'd have lived closer and had a chance to spend more time together with you and the family. Always in my thought and prayers. God Bless.
Mike Casey
January 14, 2010
Mr. Estrada,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in Korea fighting the Communist North Koreans and Chinese. Because of you and your fellow servicemen, millions of South Koreans were able to live in peace and freedom and make their country one of the most propserous of the Free World. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Andrea Diaz
January 13, 2010
Grandpa I miss you more each day. I know your in a better place and not suffering anymore. Thank you for everything you did for me. I love you very much..
Greg Valdez
January 13, 2010
I extend my condolences to the entire family and especially to Juanita Estrada. Gilbert was a kind and gentle soul, direct and honest in all his dealings. I am sure that his entire family will miss him and all are richer for knowing him.
Irene Estrada
January 13, 2010
Grandpa,
I will FOREVER cherish the memories we shared. I love you so much and for selfish reasons I want you here with me but I know in my heart that you entered the gates of heaven without sickness and suffering. Grandpa, that alone my heart is content especially as I picture you dancing to your favorite mariachi music with tears of joy running down your face as it always did whenever you were with your loved ones. I love you Grandpa and will forever hold you close to my heart!
Reymond Molina
January 13, 2010
Grandpa Gil, I will miss you and you will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for the love you showed Brenda, Natalia,and Mia. Gram, I love you and I wish I could be there. All who came in touch with Gil are now better for it. In our hearts forever, Reymond, Brenda, Natalia, and Mia.
Jeanie Meador
January 13, 2010
Auntie Jennie our condolences to your family for your loss. I know that he is in heaven with our Lord and stands beside all who have gone before him. My prayers are with you everyday. Love Jeanie(Cratty) and Mitch Meador and family. Love you always
January 13, 2010
Mom,
Our prayers and love are with you. We will miss grandpa very much. We appreciate EVERYTHING that you and grandpa have done to help us. We are indebted forever. We will all get through this together. We love you.
~Issac, Nicole, and Audrianna
james molina
January 12, 2010
i'll miss you grandpa my heart and prayers are with you grandma godspeed
Mary Lou Huerta
January 12, 2010
Tia Juana,
My prayers are with you and your family. God give you the strength & peace that only comes from HIM. I will remember Gil for his gentle and kind ways. He will truly be missed. Tia I'm here for you. Keep in touch. Love you Tia you are a blessing in my life. God Bless you.
Lucy Salmon
January 12, 2010
Solo para darle gracias a Dios por haberme permitido conocer a un ser humano tan hermoso como el Sr. Estrada. Se le ba a extranar mucho. Sra Estrada siento mucho por lo que esta pasando pero recuerde que el unico que le puede dar consuelo y la fortaleza que necesita es Nuestro Padre Eterno. Mi mas sentido pesame.
Rene & Whitney Lopez
January 12, 2010
Uncle Gil,
We will miss you. Thank you for being a part of our lives. Brandon still wears his sweatsuit you and Auntie Jenny bought him all the time. My lasting memory will be of you playing the slot machines at my mom's birthday. God bless and rest in peace.
Ignacio Lopez
January 11, 2010
Tia Juana,
Our condolences from my family. May God be with you and give you strength during this mournful time. With all of our Love,
Jr.
Willie & Roseanne Lopez
January 11, 2010
Bro, You enriched our lives and having you in our family was wonderful. A great bond between us will be truly missed.Watching the balls games and football games.....Mostly at the casinos. You were always a winner. Thanks for all the great times & wonderful memories. They will live in our hearts forever.We Loved you so, Willie & Roseanne
Jose Diaz
January 11, 2010
My freind and my second dad, I always missed you since the day you moved to Las Cruces, now I will miss you even more, since you will not be here to talk to. Your kindness was more then one could ask from a person. I know now that you will rest and suffer no more. We will see you further down the road. Love always, Joe
Angie Mendoza
January 11, 2010
Dad, I will miss you with all my heart. My life will never be the same. You're not going to be there to make me the best carne asada tacos I ever had and then there is the famous margaritas. I know that you are with God now and all the suffering is gone. I will see you again some day. Love you always, Angie
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