Search by Name

Search by Name

Albert Gamboa Obituary

Albert Gamboa LUBBOCK-Funeral services for Albert Gamboa, 35, of Lubbock will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Msgr. David R. Cruz officiating. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today, July 30, 2012, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Burial will be in Peaceful Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Guajardo Funeral Chapels. Albert passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012, at University Medical Center. He was born Sept. 22, 1976, in Lubbock, Texas. Albert graduated in 1995 from Lubbock High School, and in 2000 he graduated from UT with a degree in architecture. Albert lived in Austin and Houston, and returned to Lubbock in 2011. He loved music, sports, and performing show choir. Albert loved life, his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all who know him. Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Lupe Gamboa; father, Raymond Gamboa Jr.; brothers, Raymond David Gamboa, John Michael Gamboa, Anthony Florentino Gamboa, and his twin brother, Robert Gamboa; two sisters-in-law, Belinda Gamboa and Denise Devora; nephews, Michael Anthony Gamboa, Marcus Aaron Gamboa and Timothy Yoes; and one niece, Amber Garcia. Albert leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him very much.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jul. 30, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Albert Gamboa

Not sure what to say?





Lupe Gamboa

July 30, 2013

I will miss you and love forever. Until we meet again.......

Melissa Lovington

July 25, 2013

I can't believe it will be a year already :-( I know you are greatly missed and always will be :-(

January 31, 2013

Has it really been six months already, still feels like only yesterday. We miss you little brother!

David Gamboa

September 21, 2012

Happy Birthday little brother! We miss you and love you so much!

Amber Garcia

September 7, 2012

The family will be missing your love and joy you have brought to all of us. Take care up there, sweet Uncle. Love you.

David Gamboa

August 27, 2012

A month has passed....but I can still hear your voice and see your smile, that big wonderful smile. Missing you little brother!!

Melissa Lovington

August 11, 2012

you are missed everyday.

Stephen Allen

August 2, 2012

Blessings unto you Albert. I enjoyed learning the Halalujaih Chorus from you as 1 of the Silent Monks. I'll mis you. :(
Blessed Be!

Glenda Cheeks

August 2, 2012

Prayers for the Gamboa family.

Michelle Trevino

August 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Albert's family, I am sad to hear about his death. My the lord guide you and be with you thru this difficult time. Albert you will be dearly missed..

Fred Rettenmaier

August 1, 2012

With Deepest Sympathy. I mourn Albert's passing. He was a sparkling and bright light in my life -- always with a warm and sincere greeting, and broad a smile.

Too soon departing from us; we are all diminished.

Rest in Peace, Dearest Albert. Rest in Peace --

My condolances to the entire Gamboa family.

Bridgett Walker Doddy

August 1, 2012

I am very shocked and saddened to hear of Albert's passing. My prayers to the Gamboa family.

Reagan Wheeler

July 31, 2012

Always be remembered. Great guy

Corey Callison

July 31, 2012

Albert was the kindest person I ever met!! He will be missed!!!

Lana Parrish Malouf

July 31, 2012

There are just no words. Prayers for everyone.

July 31, 2012

Raymond, Lupe, and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. I know there are no words that can make the feelings of emptiness in your hearts feel better. Know that I will be praying for the family, that the Good Lord will be with you and give you the strength to carry on. I do remember Albert when he was a little boy. I'm sure my sister Rosa is already singing with him and having fun. God bless you all.
Lupe G Alderete

Star Shelton

July 31, 2012

Lupe,

My heart is with you and your family. I know there is an enormous hole in your heart right now, but also that you have many wonderful memories to cherish.

Joe Jr Garcia

July 31, 2012

We will mess you very much Albert. Uncle Raymond & Aunt Lupe Our Condolences and Prayers

With Love:
Joe Jr. Garcia and Garcia Family

Joann Rios & family

July 31, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the Gamboa family I will keep you in my prayers

Irene Bourdon

July 31, 2012

My prayers & love to the Gamboa family. His suffering has ended & is in Heaven. May God keep Albert's family comforted in knowing that he is in a better place & you will be reunited. God bless!

Joe Vasquez

July 30, 2012

Raymond, lupe and family. I remember him as a little boy when yall lived across the street from us. Our heart felt condolences to your family.

Danny Orrell

July 30, 2012

I was blessed enough to experience Albert's infectious laugh and gigantic smile in Austin. His kind heart and sweet disposition are now being put to use in heaven and will be sorely missed here.

Julie O'Leary

July 30, 2012

I met Albert at Christmastime 2005 when visiting my son in Houston. He was such a sweet person. My condolences to the family.

Larie Woodrum

July 30, 2012

Albert's twin brother, Robert, introduced Albert to me when both of them and my daughter, Vanessa, were attending UT-Austin. His big, beautiful smile was the first thing I noticed. It is how I will remember him.

Richard Valdes

July 30, 2012

Hi Albert. This is Richard, the reason why you are not here wit us is because there is a very place for you. Some time we will see you again and you familie as well. Nice gays like you always will be mising. God be wit you and you familie. Richar Valdes

Richard Hudkins

July 30, 2012

Our heartfelt condolences to the Gamboa family. Albert was one of the Bayou City Performing Arts' most special members. He is missed by all of us.

Archie Helzer

July 30, 2012

when I first joined GMCH, He and John were co chairs and Albert was always such a joy. I'll miss him

Celeste Hill

July 30, 2012

Glad to have known you if only for a short time

Shelley Roth

July 30, 2012

I am heart sick in hearing this news. Albert was such a light. Always smiling, always loving. He will be missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Nicole Roberts

July 30, 2012

So saddened to learn that we have lost such a joyous spirit in our lives. It was too soon. You will be missed.

Josie Hernandez

July 30, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time

Adam Rivera

July 30, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear about Albert's passing, I knew him a short while, but he had such a passion for performing. My sympathies go out to his family, may God be with them in their time of mourning for this young man gone much too soon.

Andrea Aguilera

July 30, 2012

My heart goes out to his friends and family I know you all loved him very much. He was such a joy to be around and will greatly be missed.

Stacy Henderson

July 30, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the Gamboa family. Albert was my classmate at Lubbock High and I will always remember his smile.

Albert Gonzalez

July 30, 2012

Raymond and Lupe and Family, I am deeply sadden by the loss of your son Albert. I remember him as an energetic little boy and full of life. May God grant you comfort in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.

Michael Evans

July 30, 2012

Albert was an inspiration and a treasure for both the GMCH and BCPA. I danced and sang with him in many concerts and always found his spirit and smile uplifting. He will be greatly missed.

Jaime-Arturo Rodriguez Luevano

July 30, 2012

Albert was a friend of mine from UT @ Austin who always had a smile on his face and made you feel good about yourself. His laughter was so contagious! He left this world too soon and I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, my friend.

Mari Hall

July 30, 2012

Albert was such a beautiful spirit and brought such joy to so many of us as a fellow performer with BCPA HOUSTON. My deepest sympathy for the heartbreaking loss of your son.

Elaine Watson

July 30, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Albert's friends and family at this difficult time. I met Albert while singing with BCPA and I know his voice will forever remain in my heart.

Barbara Easterly

July 30, 2012

Such a wonderful man and so loved by all that knew him. He was full of life and love and shared with all who knew him. He was a joy and brightened the lives of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry Scheff

July 30, 2012

I am shocked by the news of Albert's passing. May the days ahead bring comfort to his family through the memory of his zest, love of life and the productive use to which he put his many gifts and talents.

Erik Hendrickson

July 30, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the Gamboa Family at the sad news of your son Alberts passing. He was the reason I joined BCPA in Houston. I enjoyed performing with him, he will be greatly missed.

Robert Rodriguez

July 30, 2012

Raymond I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your son I knew you through golf and know how much joy your children have brought you.

July 30, 2012

Condolences to the Gamboa Family. May this time of sorrow be comforted by God's hand.

The Montelongo Family

Peter Conforti

July 30, 2012

Dear Gamboa Family,

I am deeply saddened to hear of Albert's passing. I've always known Albert to be a joyful, spirited man, and I will always remember the bright smile and easy laughter he shared with all of us in Austin. I am fortunate to have crossed paths with him in this life. Please know that each of you, as well as Albert, are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Susan Enas

July 30, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the heartbreaking loss of your son. Albert was a well loved member of BCPA Houston and will be missed.

Coy Tow

July 30, 2012

So saddened by the news of your loss! Albert was such a beautiful spirit and brought such joy to so many of us as a fellow performer with BCPAHOUSTON. Prayers of peace to all of his family and those who loved him. God Bless!

July 30, 2012

Lupe & Raymond & Family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you all. It is so hard to loose a love one. But at least he is in a better place. No more suffering. I remember when y'all lives across the street from us. We loved playing with all the boy's, we were all like family and we still are.I even remember when the both of you made me a birthday party on my birthday June 14. Me & Raymond have the same birthdays. I was so happy at the party, It meant the WORLD TO ME. And I also remember when your dog bit me. LOL But we have many good memories with you all. May God bless you all. Love you'll. Take care Elizabeth De Leon Olalde & Family

Gloria (Patsy) Ortiz-Vigil

July 30, 2012

My dear, dear friends Lupe and Raymond, I am a loss for words. May God give you the strength to continue on cherishing his memory as well as your other sons and family members. Love You,

Andrew McDiarmid

July 30, 2012

The loss of you in so many people's lives is unmeasurable and sad. You will be missed in so many ways. Your light will shine on within our song at BCPA.

Carmen Olivarez

July 30, 2012

Lupe and Raymond,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. May God give your family the love, strength, courage, and comfort needed to get thru this very difficult time.

July 30, 2012

Lupe I am so sorry for your loss. may God give you and your family the comfort that you need at this time. God Bless
Winnie Jackson

Eric McAnallen

July 30, 2012

What an amazing friend and incredible gift to so many people .. BCPA is so much better because you shared so much of yourself with us .. you gave so much of yourself to the organization and we will never be the same because of you .. YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED!! XOXOX

Rebekah Carrizalez

July 30, 2012

Your are now made new and your body without sickness. We are to envy you because you now dwell with the Heavenly Father and Son. Heavenly Father please send a supernatural peace and comfort to the family that is left behind.

Stewart Zuckerbrod

July 30, 2012

We at the Chorus will miss your energy and talent!

Joseph & Reed Guerrero Hoke

July 30, 2012

You will be missed! I will send you Big Loud Kisses, when I think of you. Our prayers are with the family.

Letha McGraw

July 30, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you with his comforting arms and protect you.

Trevor Sthultz

July 30, 2012

You will be greatly missed my friend. May your radiating smile and the love you shared for all lift the spirts of those you leave behind.

July 30, 2012

Albert we all love you and will miss you. You were blessed with a beautiful life and now will be in a better place. Love you aunt Sandra & uncle Frank Reyna

Bill and Adele Youngren

July 30, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Showing 1 - 61 of 61 results

Make a Donation
in Albert Gamboa's name

Memorial Events
for Albert Gamboa

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Albert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Albert Gamboa's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more