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Gabriel Cruz Obituary
Gabriel passed away at the age of 52 in Riverside, CA on June 25, 2017. He was born on March 18, 1965 in Riverside, CA where he was a lifelong resident. He had a big heart for helping others and great sense of humor with a big smile. Gabriel is survived by 1 son, 2 daughters, 1 grandson, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Carmen Cruz and 1 brother.
Services will be on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Arlington Mortuary, 9645 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA from 10-11am followed by burial at Olivewood Cemetery, 3300 Central Ave., Riverside, CA.
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Gabe
April 1, 2025
Hello Dad, While our relationship may have been complex and not aligned I do offer my deepest condolences. You have another Grandson that Carries your last name.
Lupe Acosta
October 26, 2018
To the family cruz ..my deepest condolences. Me and gabby first met in junior high in lake Elsinore.i had the pleasure to meet his family and his sister bobie. Was my good friend as time passed buy we all went are ways and I never herd from them agin gabby was always brought up in my mind we had a real special friend ship.i see his photo and thats the way he always was . your close friend from lake elsinor rip. My gabby ......
Lupe Acosta
anonymous anonymous
December 11, 2017
Justice for Gabby
Denise Kennon
October 6, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Theresa Lozano
August 3, 2017
I've known Gabby,all my
life,he always wrote me on my birthday,he never forgot...Gabb was a proud person,with a big heart.he'd help who ever was in need at the time,,,he'd make us all breakfast every morning,,he loved his cat Sheeba,,,lol Gabb loved his family,,,through thick and thin....good and bad...he was a people person,,,he made and had friends everywhere...Our time we shared together,was good,,,,lol a lil crazy at times,,,,but good....he taught me how to patch a bike tire,,lol I love U Gabriel rest in PEACE ,,,U will forever be missed by many....JACARANDA STREET YA KNOW!! "Brown Pride"
Cynthia Olvera
July 27, 2017
Rest in heaven brother
Cynthia Olvera
July 27, 2017
Rest in heaven brother
Yvette Lozano Sanchez
July 21, 2017
May Gabby Rest In Peace im sorry for your loss I've known Gabby since he was a little guy I knew when he was joking and when he was serious he was always joking around with everyone making them mad R.I.P. Gabby I'm so sorry Parsy , Nene, Bobe, Mingo and Donald now you are with your mom Dad and Jesus
Deedee Lozano
July 21, 2017
TO THE CRUZ FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH AND COMFORT YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME..GABBY MAY BE GONE, BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE GABBY CRUZ..
Adolph Cruz
July 20, 2017
I'll miss you primo
Patty Campos
July 18, 2017
Cruz Family,
My condolences to you all. Gabby was one of Beatle's best friends. They always hung out with each other and cared for one another very much. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort now and forever.
Goofy Manzanares
July 17, 2017
to the Crus Family..so sorry for your loss. Gabby will forever be missed be Missed.
Manzanares Family.
KELLEY
July 17, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
Pete Trujillo
July 16, 2017
My condolences and prayers go out to the Cruz family may the Lord keep you strong and comfort you in your time of loss
Ruben Sanchez
July 16, 2017
I just want to say im sorry for your loss to the cruz family gabby was a good friend of mine and he will be missed
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