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Gabriel Myers Obituary

Myers, Gabriel Ryan age 17 of Portage, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011. He was a senior at Portage High School where he played football and baseball. Gabriel also served as a peer tutor for a special needs student. He was interested in video production and sports broadcasting. Gabriel loved his family, loved sports, hanging out with his friends, and ALWAYS had the greatest smile in the world for everyone! He was born April 2, 1993 in Merrillville, IN. Gabriel is survived by his mother, Sophia Myers of Portage, IN; grandmother, Aurora DeLuna of Leesburg, VA; grandfather, Roscoe Myers of Portage, IN; grandmother, Joyce A. Myers; brother, Matthew J. Myers of Portage, IN; and several aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kevin L. Myers and his grandfather, Raymond DeLuna Sr. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:00 am at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home Portage Chapel, 6941 Central Ave., Portage IN with Raymond DeLuna Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. www.EE-FH.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 4, 2011.

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Carla

November 24, 2011

Sophia and Matt
I'm so sorry for your loss for the short time I've known your son/brother he was a very loving and caring person your family is in our prayers

kayla fink

March 20, 2011

Gabriel Ryan Myers. what a name that will live on forever. words can & never will explain how much i miss you everyday that goes by. i miss your smile and your advise about anything when i needed someone to talk to you were always right there for me no matter what.when i look up at the sky i think about you and how your in heaven watching over us and keeping us safe. you were and are still are loved by so many people! you have impacted more lives more then anyone could ever Imagen. im not ready to say goodbye. because that means forever. i told you to promise me that you would meet me at the white pearly gates and welcome me to heaven. people share stories and fun memories with you and the times you spent with us. thank you for the memories you gave me. i will cherish them for the rest of my life. ill see you sometime in the future. i still cant believe your gone. but im keeping you close to my heart, and i always will!
heres to what i said to you on new years..
"we did it gabe! its finally the year we graduate!" your still apart of all of us when we walk across that stage! we all will be thinking of you!:)
you mean the WORLD to all of us. and we all miss you sooo much!
-seniors of PHS class of 2011!

Juanita Haney

March 7, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss him playing ball with friends across the street. What a tragic thing to have happened. My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this tragic time. Sophia is a great mother and I can't even imagine what she is going through, (((HUGS)))
He was a good boy and this is just really a great loss.

haney

Rose Landis

March 7, 2011

Sophia, I am so sorry to hear about this great tragedy. You and your entire family are in my prayers. I am glad that I got the chance to get to know him last year in Santa Fe, we sat next to each other at the rehearsal dinner and he was so nice to talk to and get to know. RIP Gabe, you will be missed.

India Vasquez

March 6, 2011

Gabe was a wonderful friend and an awesome person! I will continue to pray for the family and close friend of Gabe. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of bereavement!

gabe with jeffery at his birthday party

connie webb

March 5, 2011

Sophia & Matt,
I cannot put into words how our family feels about loosing Gabe, he was always a wonderful boy watching him grow up taking him with us to the campground watching Jeff n him run around having fun and he loved his milk!!He grew up to be a wonderful young man taken away way to soon I will never forget Jeff's suprise party at the hotel they had a blast !! Gabe jumping into the pool with his cell phone he was so upset they had so much fun swimming till all hours of the nite! It was so special because Sophia and I met when we were around 5 years old and our children met around the same age and stayed friends just like we did when I heard of this tragedy Jeff n I had to be with u that evening. I still cannot believe it.I hope and pray god will give you and Matt the strength to get thru this ! I hope he gives us all the strenght! God bless you Gabe and now you are with your father you will be missed by so many of us!!!

Jaime Monhaut-Reed

March 5, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss. God bless your family.

SANDI HUFF

March 5, 2011

DEAR SOPHIA,
THERE IS NO WORDS TO EASE THE PAIN. I LOVE YOU AND WERE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US. GOD BLESS.

G-ma Barb Simmmons

March 4, 2011

Gabe was the most respectful and amazing young man! We have known Gabe since elementary school days and it has been a joy and pleasure watching these small boys grow into wonderful young men! The basketball and baseball games, but most of all the "wiffle ball" games! The "Retention Pond Boys" were the most amazing! You all worked so hard together to build your own Field of Dreams and Memories! Your BEAUTIFUL SMILE has always been contagious! There have been millions of tears in Portage this week along with the funny stories and awesome memories you have left with all of us! Keep SMILING and watch over us...we miss you so much! Our thoughts and prayers for strength to your mother (Sophia) and brother (Matt)! REST IN PEACE GABE!!

teresa zimmerman

March 4, 2011

Gabriel may you have a wonderful reunion with your dad and our lord and saviour Jesus Christ..Love and Prayers to your family too.

RON & TERESA ZIMMERMAN

March 4, 2011

DEAR SOPHIA AND MATT,
OUR PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU BOTH AS YOU GET THROUGH THIS TRAGEDY. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU BOTH AND GIVE YOU THE PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING. WE WISH YOU BOTH THE BEST AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED.

March 4, 2011

you were an amazing friend to everyone! You will be missed by many... Portage baseball, football and high school will never be the same.

Crystal Beliles

March 4, 2011

I love you gabriel ryan

Crystal Beliles

March 4, 2011

Gabriel ryan aka my teddy bear its so hard to believe your gone you were a amazing friend and I love you dearly you had a smile that could light up the world when ever I saw you I smiled I couls turn to you for any and everything it still hasnt really hit me yet it sucks because iam not at home and I can not make it but I love you more than words can ever explain. I will never forget your wonderful hugs and our long talks about nothing and your favorite subject sports I remember sitting on the couch on the phone with you and you were watching a basketball game and you made me turn what I was watching so I could watch the game with you all of our tic tac toes games in algebra our jokes about mr.m all I can say I will misa you dearly and I love you! I would say goodbye but that wouldnt be turn its an ill see you later because I will see you sooner than you think love you gabriel ryan aka teddy bear xoxoxoxoxo

March 4, 2011

I did not know Gabe but after reading his story I just want to say how very sorry I am for your loss. My prayers go out to all of his family.

March 4, 2011

I do not know you, but my heart goes out to you in your loss, your son sounds like he was a wonderful, giving young man, such a loss to the community and your family. God bless you all.

New Mexico - Unforgettable Memories with Unforgettable Friendships:

March 4, 2011

Mary Smith

March 4, 2011

I'm praying for your family may God keep you and comfort you at this time and the days that lay a head for your family. I did'nt know your son but by looking at his picture I could tell he was a sweet heart. It's not easy to tell anyone what to do at this time that has lost a child unexpected but all we can do is to keep the prayeers of God over you and your family. God Bless You.

Dennis & Robin

March 4, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Gabe. My husband and I met him years ago. He seem to be a wonderful boy. I grew up with his Dad. God bless the family so they can move on. He is in a better place.

Susan

March 4, 2011

Being a mother of 2 boys my heart goes out to you. I did not know Gabe, but after reading about him, he was a remarkable young man.

Dawn, John, Tressely & Sharece Franko

March 4, 2011

When the kids were little and they swan together in our pools my girls loved having boys as friends. Matt, Gabe, & Mark were three of their favorites. We will cherish those times forever.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Rest in peace Gabe your Dad is there to welcome you to heaven.........

Kathy Myers

March 4, 2011

I did not know Gabe or his family, and I am not related, but I am very sorry for your loss, and my heart and prayers and tears go out to his family. There is no comparison to losing a child, I know because I too, have lost a child.

March 4, 2011

I don't know you or your family, but I was reading this in the paper and saw his picture and I could see what a special person he was by the friends he had. I also lost my son so I understand what you are going through. There is no greater pain than losing a child. Look to God and He will see you through your grief. God Bless!!

Delores Castro

March 4, 2011

Sophia & Matt,

I am so sorry for the loss of your son/brother. I wish I could be there with you all. This is the hardest thing in life that we have to go through and I wrap my arms around you to comfort you from a far. I love you both and he will be greatly missed.

John and Sue Duron

March 4, 2011

May Gabe RIP and to all those loved ones including family and friends he left behind (way too early) our deepest heart felt condolences. I know my sons have an angel looking down and watching over them. Keep smiling Gabe

Grace Sallie-Pascoe

March 4, 2011

What an amazing time we all had together in New Mexico. I never thanked you for watching Lil Leken while I was with your mom and Aunt Rose. Our girl
night was fabulous because I
had you and Logan to take care
of her for me. Thank You so
much my dear friend.
Sophia you raised an amazing young man. Matt you are a
fabulous Big Brother and an
amazing example of a
wonderful young man.
From our family to yours - may
God keep you strong protect
you and fill your heart with
marvelous memories of Gabe.
We love him and your family-
Gods blessings and our arms
around you both.
Grace Logan Jeff and Leken

jill huizar

March 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Gabe's family, he was great kid and I have lots of memorys of him when he was little that I will cherish forever. He will be missed. Love you Sophia and Matt.

Renishia Robinson

March 4, 2011

To Sophia and Matt,
I am very sorry for your loss , I have been friends with Gabe since my 7th grade year and I have shared NOTHING but good times with Gabe and he is truely missed and LOVED ! PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU !!

Aunt Rosie DeLuna-Kramer

March 4, 2011

My Sweet Gabe is gone and our family will never be the same without him! I love you and miss you dearly sweetie!!

The two BEST nephews an aunt could ever have! <3

Rose DeLuna-Kramer

March 4, 2011

Bridgette McIntosh-Witcher

March 4, 2011

To the family of Gabriel,
I am sorry for your loss.Gabe was an close friend to my son Ke'Andre whom did not like Portage until he meet Gabe,Tony,Tommie,Travis,Robert they always hung out. He still talk about the party Gabe gave at the yacht club he said it was the best party ever.I love the way he made everyone smile even me. One Halloween he was an Big Tissue Box no one had a costume like that before.He loved playing sports I will see him playing basketball at PHS open gym. He will be deeply missed.My prayers are with you.May Gabe R.I.P

K M

March 4, 2011

I didn't know Gabriel but my nephew played ball with him and I understand he was a very nice young man. It's sad to end a life when life is just beginning but as an angel he will be looking down on his friends and family and taking care of them from above.

Anne

March 4, 2011

Gabe was clearly an amazing young man, gone far too soon. May God help you to heal with the loss of your wonderful boy. Your neighborhood supports you 100%, we greatly feel for your loss.

Steve and Cathy Culp

March 4, 2011

We did not know Gabe but would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his Family and Friends. May God bless you and may Gabe be at Peace.

Christine Hall Eaton

March 4, 2011

To Sophia and Matt,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can not express how we all feel. Gabe was a very special person to so many people and touched so many lives. He was loved by so many and missed by so many.

March 4, 2011

I don't know your family and didn't know your son,But I am a mom and my son passed away last year in July. I was lookng through the obits and saw this it breaks my heart there are no words that anyone can say to comfort you.My strength is God he's given me peace you are in my prayers, I am so sorry God Bless yous.

March 4, 2011

I didn't know Gabriel, but I am so sorry for your loss- the community stands with you.

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