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for Gil Gaitan
Paul Saari
June 26, 2011
Peggy
So sorry to find this obit, I was searching for an e-mail address to get back in touch.
Paul & Sue Saari
jennifer,sea change
September 25, 2010
Gil Jr. I'm very sorry to hear about your family's loss.
Chelsea Lopez
September 24, 2010
The Gaitan house was my second home during my highschool years. My heart goes out to the entire family. I am blessed to have known Gil, and also to have had the opportunity to share so many memories with the entire family. I love you all so much and I wish I could have made it into town to attend the services. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Ty Samuels
September 23, 2010
Dear the Gaitan Family-
I am truely sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gil will be sorely missed and remembered by all those who knew him. I wish you strength in this time of great sorrow.
Marcy Frye
September 23, 2010
Dear Peg and family,
I just heard about the passing of Gil, and I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of HOPE stregthen you in this time. He is now in the arms of his Savoir Jesus. You and your family will be in my prayers in this time of need.
Crystal Johnson
September 23, 2010
To the Gaitan family -
My very first job, about the age of 15 (15 years ago now), was working in the kitchen of the Outing Lodge (in Stillwater) under Gil's direction. My friend and I both supported him by preparing food and assembling the plates for banquets, weddings, etc - I'll never forget cutting truckloads of lettuce, washing it, and then "spinning" it dry in the tiniest little contraption by the handful. It took forever! To this day, I remember it as the best job I ever had, as Gil made it so much fun - the jokes he used to crack, listening to his music, watching him prepare so much wonderful food with calm and ease. I learned so much from him, and to this day I still use his teachings (minor things that a 15 year old learns, like how to cut appropriately. He'd always tell me to keep my fingers bent so I didn't cut them off) - I even wish I could have learned from him as an adult, as much of my memories from back then are starting to disappear. For the last 15 years I've dreamed about the wonderful food he prepared - absolutely amazing! I remember how he used to speak of his wonderful family - I could tell he was a great father as he frequently talked about soapbox racing with his son (or something like that - it was 15 years ago). There isn't much that I can recall from 15 years ago, or any job I've had since then, so that just goes to show how special Gil was - he made a huge impact and impression on my life, and even though it's been 15 years since I last saw him, I will certainly miss him.
I am truly sorry for your loss, and wish you much comfort in those who surround you, and the memories that he has most certainly left with you.
Crystal Johnson
The McKeens
September 23, 2010
Beautiful Gaitan Family,
All our love and prayers, and the peace of our Father be with you today and always.
Paul Johnson
September 23, 2010
Peg and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Gil was a great man who was well loved by many as a friend, mentor and instructor. He has touched the lives of so many people through his kindness and teachings. I will never forget his patience and care from when I worked for him at the Dock Cafe to when I worked with him as an instructor at Le Cordon Bleu.
Please know that the thoughts and prayers of our family are extend to yours.
Mary Andersen
September 23, 2010
Peggy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Gil's death. My thoughts, prayers, and hopes for comfort are with you at this time. Peace be with you all.
Atsuko Sibuya
September 22, 2010
My heart goes out to Peggy and the Gaitan family. Prayers for the Lord's peace and comfort for all of you. It was a blessing to have known Gil!
Cynthia Steffen
September 22, 2010
May the love of family and friends comfort you through this difficult time...
September 22, 2010
Peg,
Peter and I are so sorry to hear of Gil's passing. I know its been a long time, but you and Gil and family were favorite neighbors of ours at 1955 West Old Shakopee Road, Parkview Apartments back in the early 1980's.
Oddly enough, today, 2 young students of Gil's were doing work today for a gentleman that is renting a commercial lot from Peter. Both of them were expressing to Peter how much they were enjoying their culinary arts school and what a great, great teacher Gil was. Peter replied "Gil???" And they mentioned to us that he went to be with the Lord on Monday. God works in mysterious ways all right!!!
Eternal rest grant onto Gil Gaitan O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace Amen.
With our heartfelt sympathy and God Bless to your family.
Peter Fuchs and Mary Goodsell
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Michael Bee
September 22, 2010
"The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."
- Deuteronomy 33:27
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 22, 2010
Dear Peg and family, May fond memories of Gil sustain you through this difficult time. With our Heart Felt Sympathy, Rick & Rosie Elliston (friends of Rosemary). Chicago, IL
Ed and Wendy Johnson Family
September 22, 2010
Some people come into your life and you are better for knowing them. Gil was one of those people. The day we met him and his amazing wife Peg changed our lives forever! To know them and their amazing family has been an honor and has encouraged us to walk closer to our Lord and Savior!
Chef teaching us how to make sugar Easter eggs
Tony & Heidi Panelli
September 22, 2010
We were blessed to have known Chef. He was my husband's favorite instructor at the school and an integral part of shaping his cooking career. I'll always remember him inviting me (not even a student) to come by so he could teach my husband and I how to make gingerbread houses and sugar Easter eggs (on his days off). He genuinely loved cooking, creating art with food, and teaching. He was a special man and we will miss him dearly. Blessings to Chef's family...you're in our prayers.
Lea Leonard
September 22, 2010
I had Chef Gil for my Culinary 2 class. I will always remember his signature "Oh boy, oh boy" when he was about to eat something he was looking forward to. Great instructor and I learned a lot! I am still at school and it just seems strange there without him.
September 22, 2010
Peg and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we are thinking of you. Chris Wiederich & family
Roberta Dahlby
September 22, 2010
Heart of gold, humble man, gentle spirit, with I Am. May God continue to provide His peace, protection, comfort and pervading presence to you and your family at this sad time. Gil will be greatly missed.
Dana Osinga
September 22, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to Gil's family. I am honored to know your sister Lorraine and her family and am praying on all of your family's behalf. May you rest in peace with sweet Jesus.
Stepphen Schmelz
September 22, 2010
He was a talented Chef and a great instructor. He always had time for students and he genuinely cared about them. I was shocked when I heard. Even though I had not seen him for a few years, I shall miss him.
Sumer Spika
September 22, 2010
To the Gaitan/Hegstrom family-
We love you all so much! We are so saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man, but happy he is with our Heavenly Father dancing in streets of gold. We are here if you need anything at all and continue to pray for Gods wonderful, amazing, peace to surround you for the weeks and months to come. Gil will be greatly missed.
Love Jay, Sumer, Malek and Nyla Spika
brian grant evans
September 22, 2010
May you Rest in Peace, Chef, you earned it. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
John ferguson
September 22, 2010
He was a great man and a even better teacher he touched the hearts and minds of hundreds even thousands of students, he will be missed but Remembered.
Carl Aronson
September 21, 2010
Peggy and the Gaitan family my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I was a student of Gil's in the early 2000 and became good friends with him after that. I was totally saddened to learn of this sudden tragedy. Gil will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Amy Schmidtke
September 21, 2010
My prayers are with you. Chef was amazing, so patient even after showing me the same knife cut for the 5th time. Always a kind smile! Thank you Chef for helping me on the road to my dream, I am truly blessed to have had you in my life!
Rick and Shelli Beaudin
September 21, 2010
Peggy and family, We were just so saddened to find out that Gil had passed away. We find solace in the fact he is in the arms of Jesus. He will be greatly missed. We are praying for your family. We will see you at the visitation and funeral. Love you, The Beaudins
Dawn Meyer - Career Services
September 21, 2010
I worked with Gil for the last 8 years. He always had a smile and made me feel welcome in his class anytime. He was always so excited to share with me what Gil JR was doing. You will truely be missed, Chef. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Kyla McGrew
September 21, 2010
To the Gaitin Family-
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
Emily Fliss
September 21, 2010
Chef Gil helped me realize my dream. I wouldn't have gotten this far without him. My prayers go out to his family.
Ross Reynolds
September 21, 2010
I worked with Gil since coming to Brown in 2003. A very soft spoken nice man. A gem to work with and his gentle spirit will be missed.
Dir HR
Larissa Cherne
September 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gaitan family. He was one of my instrictor when I was there. Thanks for teacher me. I will miss you Chef
From Larissa Cherne
gerry rendler debbie's mom
September 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
robert/debbie gaitan family
September 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura Peterson
September 21, 2010
Peggy, Sierra, Gil, David and Grace, I am so sorry for your unbelievable loss. Gil Sr. was an amazing man who will be missed dearly. May God and time help heal your heartache.
Walter & Loretta Wittwen
September 21, 2010
May you rest in peace. You will be missed.
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