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Gabriel Portillo Obituary

Gabriel Portillo LUBBOCK-Gabriel Lee Bobo Portillo, 21, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Jan. 20, 2016. Gabriel was born on April 28, 1994, in Lubbock, to the parentage of Lee Portillo and Reyes Portillo. He was raised in Slaton, Texas. He later relocated to Woodrow, Texas. He loved playing baseball and football and was a graduate of Lubbock Cooper High School, class of 2013. He had a loving heart and kind personality. He enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends. All who knew him will truly miss him. Gabriel was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Portillo and Rosa Flores; one aunt; and one uncle. He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Lee and Reyes Portillo; sisters, Jasmine, Valorie and Gianna Portillo; grandparents, Cruz Govea, Felacitas Portillo, Rodrigo Espinoza, Cleofas Anaya; and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Ministerious Nueva Vida, under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Jan. 25, 2016.

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January 27, 2016

This is Jesse fro home plate I am so sorry about Gabe he was a very good person

Sylvia Torres

January 27, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about Gabriel our thought and prayers are with you and your family if you ever need to talk call me I know how it feels to loss a child love you guys.

Debbie Thurman

January 26, 2016

So sad to hear about Gabe.. Praying for comfort..

Santos & Melessa Gatica

January 26, 2016

Our condolences to the Portillo family. We pray the Lord comforts you all in this time of need..

Shawna Wagley

January 26, 2016

Reyes, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know its been forever, but you are still in my heart, and I think about you and Roni and all the laughs we shared over the years. I remember your children so well, from when you or Lee would bring them up to the office. Please know I am praying for you and am so sorry I cant be there today, I just found out the news. You are loved and prayed for.

January 25, 2016

Reyes, I am so sorry for your loss. So many people have been lifting you and your family up in prayer during all this time, I hope that you can find comfort in knowing that many prayer warriors were praying for your precious angel on earth that has now gone in peace with his Holy Father. What a beautiful young man he was. My condolences and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you and be with you...
From our family,
Carol Hernandez Ramirez

Linda Isbell

January 25, 2016

So sorry about Gabe, he had a sweet personality. He will be missed by all who knew him. Praying for your family for comfort and peace.

Tom Jordan

January 25, 2016

Reyes,
This is Tom. I'm sorry to hear about your loss and I just want you to know that you're in my prayers.

Veronica Ojeda & girls

January 25, 2016

Reyes and Lee,
I can't even begin to explain to you guys how extremely saddened and sorry I am to hear about Gabriel. I know it's been a long time but I think about you guys all the time. I'm praying for you and your family. May God wrap his arms around all of you with strength and comfort during this time. I still live in the same house, please, please, let me know if there is anything I can help y'all with. I love you both very much.

Brenda Radloff

January 25, 2016

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