Gilbert Saenz Obituary
Gilbert Saenz, 84, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2025.
Born in Edingburg, Texas, he was a son of the late Jose and Lupe Saenz.
He grew up in Texas and later moved his family to Washington state.
Gilbert worked at Alcoa Aluminum plant for 33 years before retiring. During that time he also farmed Raspberries and Strawberries.
He will always be remembered for having a smile on his face, his cowboy hat and riding on a tractor.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, siblings, and step-children: Florinda Delgarza, Rene Silva; and grandson: Daniel Delgado.
He is survived by his children: Norma Perez (Rey) of Ferndale, WA; Marylou Fields of Tyler, TX; Fred Silva (Rachel) Seattle, WA; Sandy Saenz (Sam) of Whitehall, PA; Virginia Garza (Ernie) of Ferndale WA; Nino Silva of Seattle, WA; Elisa Becerra (Eduardo) of Ferndale, WA; grandchildren: Melissa Riley, LeeRay Perez, Thomas Fields, Taylor Wheeler, Sam Delgado, Tyese Delgado; and numerous nieces and nephews and great grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.
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