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Gilbert Pando Obituary

Gilbert Pando "Shadow" Our loving uncle, brother, and friend, Gilbert, passed away April 7, 2005. He was born Dec 14, 1936 in Bingham Canyon to Gregorio and Annie Lujan Pando. He was the second of seven children. Gilbert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korea Conflict. He was a member in good standing in the American Legion Post 132. He loved to fish and hunt. Gilbert was a maintenance engineer for Kennecott Corp. and later retired. He also worked as a truck driver for Salt Lake County, and was currently working as a security guard for Otto & Sons. Gilbert is survived by four sisters, Della, Mary, Bessie, Margaret; special niece, Delia and her three children, Darren, Josh and Dezirae; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred, George and nephew, Willie. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 12th, 10 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Monday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the mortuary.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 10, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Pando

18 Entries

michael darvey

April 18, 2005

Pando family my sincere condolences I am so sorry I was not able to make it for the funeral Gilbert was a wonderful man and will be missed deeply, I tried my best to make it to the funeral, I worked with Gilbert and he talked a great deal about his family, he would talk about fishing and family all the time,he loved you all, he is fishing now and watching over you. My sympathy to you all.

Stephanie Power

April 15, 2005

Hello Uncle Gilbert

I hope you knew how much we all cared for you, I know that in a family sometimes you grow apart and dont see each other very often, but the love will always remain. I hope you felt our love at your funeral and I hope you are happy and fishing and watching over us. Dill misses you terribly, please give her strength and help her remember all the happy times. You will never be forgotten by the many who loved you dearly.Please also give my mom some strength as well and let her know how much you cared for her for she loved you dearly! We miss you so! love Stephanie

Nicole Palmer

April 14, 2005

To Delia & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you always! I know it's hard to lose someone you love and care for! Delia, I want you to know that I am here for you in your time of need!

Love Nicole

Paul Elkins

April 13, 2005

I've known Gilbert all my life and had the great joy of working with all those years at the Mine.

He was a person that was well liked by everyone. I know throughout

his life he had a few scrapes but was able to work through them. He will be missed at our monthly breakfasts each month.To the Pando family I am sorry for your loss.

Paul Elkins

Jackie Olsen

April 12, 2005

Pando Family

We were deeply saddened at the passing of Gilbert. We will miss his smiling face and his fishing stories.

All his friends at Smith's #139.

Mirjam Madsen

April 11, 2005

To Gilbert's Family,

My heart is broken at the loss of Gilbert. He was such an important part of everyone's lives. Delia, Glen, JR, Josh and Dezi, you know that we are here for you no matter what you need. We loved Gilbert too and he will be sorely missed. Always remember the good times with him and know that he is smiling down at you from heaven. Stay strong and take care of eachother.

Love,

Todd, Mir, Skylar and Cameron

Becky Walkup

April 11, 2005

Delia and Family,

What a blessing to have loved and been loved by a such a human being. I hope that during this time you are able to close your eyes and hear his laughter and know you were an integral part of his joy. There is much in his living to celebrate, and much in his passing to mourn.

Wishing you and your family peace and blessings,

Becky Walkup

Patsy Phillips

April 11, 2005

To: The Pando Family

My sincer condolances to the hole family.I Have know the family for a long time and have found that when the need strength they pull together and find it with in the family.I wish you peace and hope you can finded confort in his loving memory of all the great time you have to gether.

Love Patsy and Dannie Phillips

Clea Feight

April 11, 2005

Dear Family of Gilbert,

All of Margaret's friends at Merit Medical would like to offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. We were saddened to hear of Gilbert's death and wish you strength and comfort as you face your loss.

michael darvey

April 11, 2005

Shadow you will be greatly missed I send my sympathy to your family, I want them to know that you loved them very much and that you talked a great deal about your two neices that held a special place in your heart, Delia and Julia he loved you both Delia he said he was like your dad and that his brother George was Julia's dad, he watched you two grow into beautiful young women, he talked a great deal about you both even though Delia he talked a great deal about you the most he loved you both. my condolences to you both and to the rest of the family he will be missed a great deal... Gilbert enjoy the fishing catch the great wopper...

John & Wendy Taylor

April 11, 2005

Our friend from the American Legion, Shadow. Our memories will live on forever. Camping, fishing, laughing, his stories, his hugs. He loved his family very much, he shared his love with all that knew him! Luv Ya Shadow!

Taylor & Wendy

Theresa Trujillo

April 11, 2005

Delia & family,

My prayers are with you for strength to get through this. I know you loved him dearly and my heart goes out to all of you.

Your friend forever,

Theresa Trujillo

Shirley Montoya

April 11, 2005

Dear Shadow, Thanks for making me laugh with all your fishing and hunting stories. I'll miss you very much,you'll always be in my heart. God bless you, love you, good bye.

Teresia Wilkins

April 10, 2005

Dear Gilbert I'am deeply saddened by your passing and my heart goes out to you that the last time i saw you in the doctors office was the last time, I will miss your smile and your great character, have fun hunting and fishing in heaven.

Love your 2nd. cousin

Stephanie Power

April 10, 2005

I wasn't able to say goodbye to you like I wanted to. You always held a very special place in my heart and Always will. I will always remember the times we shared together as I was a little girl and you were so kind to me. You were such a loving person and will be greatly missed. I love you Uncle!!

Michael Darvey

April 10, 2005

I wanted to give my deepest sympathy to Gilberts family he was a wonderful man and he loved his family he loved his neices Delia and Julie and thier children Darren, Joshua, Desirare, and Brittany he talked about you all so much he talked about Delia giving her away at her wedding his brother George giving Julie away he said they were your dads, and he said he loved you Delia Julie and family he is and will always be in your hearts my sympathy goes out to you he was a wonderful man..

Dennis Knutson

April 10, 2005

My condolences

mrs archibald

April 10, 2005

dear pando family and friends Gilbert will be missed dearly he was a terrific person he loved all his family he loved his two neices he helped raise. He will miss you all, I send you my sympathy.

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