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Ruben A. Gastelum Jr.

BORN

1939 – 2012

Ruben Gastelum Jr. Obituary

On February 6, 2012, Ruben A. Gastelum Jr. went Home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a man who was literally "Bigger than Life." His heart was as big as the Grand Canyon. Ruben was a loyal friend, father, brother and son. He will be sincerely missed by all who were privileged to know him. Jesus must have needed another Angel to stir up fun in Heaven.
Ruben is survived by children, Cheryl Gastelum (Lenny) Eischens (who he lived with), Suzanne Gastelum (Nick) Hop, and Steven (Allisia) Gastelum; and grandchildren, Ashley, Brianna, Georgia and Savannah.
He was buried February 17, 2012, with full military honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Ruben was very proud of his military service to the country he loved!

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Published by Ramona Sentinel from Mar. 1 to Apr. 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruben Gastelum Jr.

16 Entries

Larry Escalera

February 23, 2019

Ruben my friend, I am only one of many friends that have made postings remembering you. I do to this day, still think of you from time to time as something will happen or some article will give me thoughts of you. It now has been 7 years since you have passed and are still being remembered by classmates and friends. How wonderful and beautiful that is!!
We will be reunited at some time in the future and will be happy to se you once again

June 30, 2013

Daddy,A year has come and gone since you LEFT us!!Though flaco and I are DEEPLY SADDENED by your ABSENSE!!I HOLD a FOREVER WHOLE in My HEART for you.And it will be there until we are REUNITED in HEAVEN.But now you sit at the table of OUR LORD and SAVIOR,"JESUS CHRIST".Eating my Nana Mary's Tamales!Since you joined her.My Tata,(your Daddy),Uncle Pete,Aunt Sally,and now Aunt Betha have all followed.Its Mind boggling how many GREATS left way to soon!!!I LOVE you to HEAVEN and BACK,My babba.Love your CHATA#1 Cheryl Lynne Eischens P.s.Your FAVORITE line to me was,"WHO's YO DADDY Mia?I know,YOU are FOREVER My Babba:)

March 30, 2012

Vera, I don't if you remember me we were cheer leaders together I have many fond memories of El Centro High. Ruben wasa gentle man as I remember. Nita keeps me informed. My Love. (God Bless) Margo Ortiz Lopez

Margo Lopez

March 30, 2012

My deepest sympathy to all the Gastelum family. I remember him from high school(great football fan). I also was a cheer leader with Vera. May our Lord bring you comfort. Margo Ortiz Lopez

marty likos

March 21, 2012

I knew Ruben in highschool and he was everything that was written about him. We remember many of our school friends and REALLY remember a few, Ruben was one of those I really remember. His big wonderful smaile and always a great attitude. Heaven is richer for having him.

March 19, 2012

Vera and Cheryl and all, Roger and I fondly remember all of the good times and fun we had with Junior. We are very sorry to learn of his passing. Roger considered him to be his cousin too. We both miss him very much.
Roger and Geneve McAlpin (Julian, Ca)

Kathy Kimball

March 17, 2012

Vera:

I remember your brother, how nice he was to all of us younger, annoying girls, and how good looking I thought he was, although I never had the nerve to tell you. I'm so sorry to learn of his death. Please accept my condolences.

marsha mcwhorter

March 14, 2012

So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruben my heart goes out to the family,we were classmates in the class of (58) I always missed seeing him at the reunions but he will be remembered as a friend we had lots of laughs. He was a great person.

ISH DIN

March 13, 2012

Ruben a very good friend of mine we were team mates in football. I used to visit him when he lived in ramona we chatted about old times alot.Rest in peace buddy. I will see you again.

Larry & Toni Escalera

March 12, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Ruben Gastelum. Ruben was a classmate of mine, Class of '58. Since we graduated, I always considered Ruben a very good friend of mine and have thought of him throughout the years. I will always remember the funny things he did and was a "Giant" of a man. He will be missed by his friends and classmates, at such time when we are called, we look forward to seeing you again, my blessings to you,

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Driscoll

March 10, 2012

Vera,
Mike and I have such fond memories of you and Ruben. We are sad to hear of his passing, but know there is a special place in heaven for such a gentle giant of a man.
We will continue to treasure our memories of you both and hope to be able to visit with you sometime in the future. If you ever come through El Centro please give us a call at 1 760 587 0910 and we'll meet you somewhere to treat you to a meal. After all, you Vera were instrumental in getting us together and we are celebrating 50yrs of marriage this June! Love to you and your family, Lauryl Zinn Driscoll

Nita Mallobox

March 10, 2012

Many happy memories of Ruben during our
childhood in El Centro. Blessings and prayers for his family.

Lora Pennington

March 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Rueben's passing. He was a very good friend and classmate. Rest in peace my friend.

Chris Salcedo

March 2, 2012

My childhood is filled with happy memories of my "Uncle" Ruben. I know our loss is Heaven's gain. Say 'hi' to Dad for me Uncle Ruben. Love you always.

Michele

March 1, 2012

A very sad day.....we will all miss you, Compa. None will forget the gentle power of being hugged by "Big Ruben". Rest in the peace of our beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Forever in our hearts and memories - With Love, Steve and Michele Gilmore, with Chris & Anglea Salcedo.

Kenny Shafer

March 1, 2012

So sorry to hear about Big Ruben. He will be missed.

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