Gilbert J. Archibeque

Gilbert Archibeque Obituary

Gilbert J. Archibeque Gilbert passed away peacefully on September 19, 2008 in his sleep at home after a long battle with kidney problems. Born on April 15, 1943 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico, he was 65 years old and lived in San Jose for 59 years. A very intelligent and self made man, he was a vocational teacher for 12 years and enjoyed helping others to learn. He was also a carpenter and liked to fly airplanes. He really enjoyed being with his dogs. Loving husband to Mary for 48 years. Beloved father of two sons and four daughters, cherished grandfather of twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Beloved brother of eight siblings. Family and friends are invited to attend viewing on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and funeral service on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. all at Oak Hill Funeral Home's Chapel of the Roses, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Archibeque

11 Entries

Richard Archibeque

September 21, 2009

Dear Gilbert and Family
We love you and miss you. You'll be in our hearts forever. We will always keep you in our prayers.
God Bless you and your family. Your brother Richard and family

Lou Archibeque Rivera

September 18, 2009

My Dearest brother Gilbert.
It has been a year since our Heavenly Father called you home....we miss you and love you and That will never change. The day before you left us..you were so serene and confident that you were in our Heavenly Father's Hands... I admired your strong faith. So gentle, so quiet you were. I sang."Las noventa y nueve" song... or "Eran Cien Ovejas" to you over the phone..( a song about Jesus's 100 sheep and one missing..so He leaves the 99 to look for his lost lamb and finds it lost,cold and crying..He gently comforts it and loveingly carries it back to the fold.) You fell asleep several times,and each time you woke up..you asked me to sing it again..that..I did..I guess you knew you were that Lamb. The next day you were gone. I love you my little brother and I will do so forever.
Your sis Lou

Dora MacPherson

December 23, 2008

Hi Gil,

This is the first Christmas without you to talk to. I sure miss that. Mary misses you so much!

Love, your sis, Dora

Dora MacPherson

November 19, 2008

Story #2 Gilbert , Richard and I were very small, less than 10 years old when we were at the rancho and went to visit Tia Josepha (mamma vieja) and Papa Lalo. When we were on our way home we got cought in a flash flood. I think it was mother whom saved us.

Michael Lopez

October 25, 2008

To the Archibeque family, I have some nice memories of my uncle. I use to imagine that someday I could have as much knowledge as him. I haven't really kept in touch like I would have wanted to. I would like the family to know they are in my prayers. My uncle is with our Lord now, he is finally in peace.

Lou and Frank Rivera

September 29, 2008

My Dear Brother Gilbert.
To the very last days of your life you have made us , your brothers and sisters , all our children as well as our parents who went before you very proud..because you lived as they wanted us to live..working hard and always being honest.. You..my little brother who I held by the hand as a little boy when we would go to fetch water from Mama Josefita and Papa Lalo's well at the ranch where we were born, grew up to be a fine,intelligent well educated man. Who left an unforgettable mark of outstanding accomplishments on this earth.We were blessed for having you as our brother. We will miss you and will love you forever.
Sis Lou and brother in law Frank Rivera

Dora MacPherson

September 25, 2008

Story # 1. I am Gil's sister and I will share my memories as often as I can. I remember Gil's cigar box when we were children. He kept his favorite marbles, sling shot, cards and whatever he had and most of the time we just wanted to see his treasures. He was in the Alviso newspaper (Alviso Beacon" as the winner of George Main school's winner of the spelling bee. I will always love you Gil.

Mary Lou Lopez

September 24, 2008

Our family sends it's deepest sympathies to all of Uncle Gilbert's family. He is remembered fondly. We will miss him.

Mary Lou (Daughter of Lou and Frank), Dave and family

Sarah Gill

September 24, 2008

Dear family, I'm really sad that my Uncle Gilbert has passed. I have lots of good memories. I remember us meeting at our Grandparents house Albert & Ramoncita. They were fun times. My uncle was always so nice. I haven't seen him in a while, but one thing he will never be forgotten. The memories of him are forever in my mind and heart. I'm still in shock and saddened. May God bless those who are grieving. Cause I am.(Sarah Vickie"s daughter.

Fran DeVries

September 24, 2008

Hi Dad,

I'll miss you.

Love, Fran

Anna Harb

September 23, 2008

Dear Mary and Family,

I was very saddened to hear the news of Uncle Gilbert's passing. Even though it has been many, many years since I have seen him, I was always aware of and admired his life-long accomplishments. I was also aware of the love an kindness he shared with his family. Another bright candle has gone out of this world.

Please know that I am thinking of all of you, his wife and family and all of my aunties and uncles who will be grieving at this time. May peace and good memories come to you all. Love, Anna (Lou's daughter)

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