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Darrell Gaston Obituary

Darrell Ray Gaston, 65, of Indio, CA passed away on May 7, 2007 in Indio. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Indio, CA as the second twin & the first twins born at the old C.V. Hospital, to Rex & Ruby Murphy Gaston. He was a lineman for Imperial Irrigation District until he was drafted into the Army from 1964 to 1966, he served as an Electrician in Vietnam. He married Theresa Ann Allard in Indio, CA on October 7, 1967. He got his Electrical Contractors License & was Gaston Electric for more than 30 years. He was baptized in the Indio Church of Christ. He was a Member of the Masonic Lodge #476, the Elks #1643, the Eagles #2594, the C.V. Vaqueros, the Moose #771, the American Legion #739 and the V.F.W. #3699. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Gaston of Indio, CA; Mark Caramella of Portland, OR and Christine Allard of San Luis Obispo, CA; his twin sister, Darlene Allchin of Indio, CA; and 7 nieces and 4 nephews. Memorial services will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at FitzHenry Funeral Home, 51990 S. Jackson and Avenue 52 in Coachella, CA. Interment will be at the Coachella Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to your favorite Charity in memory of Darrell.

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Published by The Desert Sun on May 18, 2007.

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Pete Ortiz

May 26, 2007

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Kathy Hubbard/Allchin

May 24, 2007

Thank you uncle darrell for all the wonderful memories, all the laughs and all the tears. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge about horses with me. Thank you for all the trail rides, prades, gynkhanas, mccalls park, and all the pranks you played on us. you will always be in my heart. I love you so much. xoxoxo

DeDe Grutz (Cox)

May 23, 2007

Theresa
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family...I remember Darrel as my dads best friend, who we sometimes knew as Baby Huey..a big lovable man...they lost touch of eachother in their later years but my dad loved him like a brother.

Sharon Patino

May 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. I met Darrell in the 1960's at Imperial Irrigation District. I was working in the office and Darrell was a Serviceman. He had such a good sense of humor. Everyone liked Darrell. I remember when he became engaged to Teresa and he brought her into the office for all of us to meet. He was so happy. Darrell started his own electrical business and would come into the office or call from time to time over the years. He had a heart of gold and I will miss him. May his soul rest in peace.

R. Wynema King

May 21, 2007

Dear Theresa we were so sorry to learn of Darrell's passing. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you
all. Robert & Wynema King

Pamela Crabtree

May 20, 2007

Theresa,
I was so sorry to hear about the lost of your husband. I truley know what you are experiencing and know my thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family.
Pam Messick Crabtree

Stacey Robinson-Roberson

May 19, 2007

I will miss you Uncle Darrell. You were a big part of my memories. I will miss you

Teresa Besse

May 19, 2007

Theresa, my friend. You were a rock for Darryle. You were the BEST. My love to you always.

Teresa Besse
Knudsen Dairy

Deanna Pennington

May 18, 2007

Thersa and Christine, may you find peace in the good memories of your life with Darrell. My thoughts and prayers are with. Deanna Pennington

Lovell Smith

May 18, 2007

Darrell provides special memories for me and his many Baseball teamates at CV High School. My condolences to the family.

Colleen Cox

May 18, 2007

Darrell You big goof!
What a likable person. I met Darrell when he was 21 , happy go lucky,, became a wounderful friend.
I remember his wedding to Theresa, what a great couple, she was always the love of his life. My prayers are with Darlene, Theresa and family. Rest in peace, give Ruby and Rex a hug for all of us, say hi to Howard, as his daughter Sharon would say "you'll find him at the ball park"

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