Cleopatra Gabriel

Cleopatra Guico Gabriel of Lodi passed away September 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born November 20, 1948 in Binalonan, Pangasinan Philippines to Marina & Francisco Guico. She graduated from Binalonan Community High School & went onto study for 3 years at University of Pangasinan. In 1971 at the age of 22 she married Epifanio Gabriel, & in February 1972 came to the US, eventually settling in Lodi, CA & together they raised 4 daughters. She was a CNA for over 40 years working at several convalescent facilities & retiring from Vienna Convalescent in 2020 after. She enjoyed shopping, visiting with family, baking & crocheting. She dedicated her life to her husband, daughters, son-in-laws & grandchildren. Her passion was family & caring for others. She was known for her patience, kindness, sense of humor & her infectious laugh. She always made sure to feed everyone & created a home where everyone felt comfortable, welcomed, & loved like family. Cleopatra is survived by her husband of 54 years, Epifanio Gabriel, daughters Jeannette, Katherine, Edna, Cleo, son-in-laws Lawrence & Filemon, 9 grandchildren & 2 great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her grandson Joshua Kalugdan.