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Gregory Cabrera Obituary
Gregory Cabrera passed away the morning of September 19, 2012.
How do you write in brief about such an amazing and colorful life?
Greg "Cubby" was born and raised in Oxnard. He is the first of five children born Mother's Day May 8, 1960, to Gilbert and Rose Mary Cabrera. Greg was first and foremost a devoted family man. Though he was often on ...the road for work, he always took time to spend with his family.
Greg began his career in the Television Industry after completing his degree at Oxnard College Television program. He started as an intern at KTLA Channel 5 Los Angeles. Greg went on to work in the News Departments at KTLA and E! Entertainment Television. Greg then began his own production company, Cabrera Visual in 2002.
Greg was a successful businessman who saw the world with his camera in hand, always looking for the perfect location, light and atmosphere.
Greg was a sportsman to the core. He excelled in all sports, and was a dynamic player and coach. Greg actively encouraged sports activities of his children. He coached them in baseball, basketball and track. He was their #1 Fan! Greg was also an advocate and volunteer for the Special Olympics of San Gabriel Valley. Greg was proud of all the athletes and their many accomplishments.
Greg was the life of family gatherings and celebrations. Greg would man the grill, organize games and sports, and tell colorful stories. He was innovative and an entrepreneur. Greg was magnetic. Greg would draw in strangers, and make them friends. Greg's friends soon became family. Greg was a kind, loving and generous man.
Greg would give of himself without cause, prompt, or need for recognition. It was in this spirit that he inspired so many others to give.
Greg is survived by his wife of 15 years; Carolina, and two children: Quetzalli and Cameron, parents Gilbert and Rose Mary Cabrera; siblings: Cecilia (Kevin), Anna, Timothy (Kristina) and Angelique. Greg is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ofelia, four brothers-in-law Sergio (Elvia), Carlos, Francisco (Leti), and Hector (Bertha), his many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and countless friends.
Greg will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers donations in Greg's memory can be made to the Greg Cabrera memorial fund established for Greg's children, at Chase Bank, Account # 3017368845 or the Special Olympics of San Gabriel Valley or your favorite charity.
Family and Friends may visit from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Monday Sep 24, In the David L. Tipton Memorial Chapel at the Reardon Funeral Home, 511 North A Street, Oxnard. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Greg's honor Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony's catholic Church with burial to follow at Conjeo Mtn. Memorial park, Camarillo.
To pay tribute to Greg's life please visit www.reardonfh.com. Greg has been entrusted to care of the Family owned and operated Reardon Funeral Home, Oxnard. 487-1720
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Cabrera
Sponsored by Timothy Cabrera.
Angelique
September 16, 2021
The years go by but the pain remains, miss & love you brother.
Sandra T
July 25, 2017
Gregory will be missed. May God continue to bless and protect his family.
September 22, 2015
Anna Cabrera
February 21, 2015
miss you
Birthday Boys 2010
Anna
May 8, 2014
Happy Birthday, Greg. Miss you more than words can say.
Birthday Boys 2010
Anna Cabrera
May 8, 2014
February 5, 2014
You are in all our Hearts as we get ready to begin our second track season without you. We will never forget what you did for us and all the fun we had. We love and miss you very much. Your Special Olympics/San Gabriel Valley team of athletes and coaches.
Uncle Kevin
September 20, 2013
Thanks for the good times brother.
Timothy Cabrera
September 19, 2013
You are so loved and missed by all of us.
Anna Cabrera
September 19, 2013
I'm keeping the candles going ... miss you.
Angelique
August 28, 2013
Dodgers are kicking booty this season...I know you are watching from above...miss & love you bro.
Timothy Cabrera
July 24, 2013
You a loved Greg!
Elizabeth Renteria
June 20, 2013
Ann, Angelique, Timmy...I just found out about Greg about 3 weeks ago...I am so sorry...my heart is broken about both him and CeCe... I've seen your dad and mom but I wanted to let you all know that my heart goes out to you.
Liz Renteria
Anna
June 19, 2013
Nine months and it seems like yesterday. My heart is still broken. I miss you very much.
May 14, 2013
Dear Brother, My Beautiful love has gone and her heart hurts no more.Take care of her for me and I now it is my turn to raise the Chicaleen. One day we will all be together again in Gods special place. Love you and Chila. Uncle Kevin
Jackie Negus
May 8, 2013
I've only just heard the news . Greg was a truely wonderful man. He looked after me as a stranger abroad and made my time in Los Angeles very memorable. I had the honour to meet up and work with him again on a few return visits and he always made it feel like coming home. He was a true professional and a true gentleman. The world is not the same without him in it.
bertha chavez
April 20, 2013
tio the miss you very much my tia corolina miss you and your kids god put you in his hand
Cam & Greg May 2012
March 19, 2013
March 19, 2013
Perhaps they are not stars,
but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones
pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
- Eskimo saying
I miss you ~ Chila
Anna Cabrera
February 16, 2013
"There are moments that hold aeons of separation. Yet parting is naught but an exhaustion of the mind. Perhaps we have not parted." K. Gibran
Dennis Lynch
February 5, 2013
Greg was a true joy, as a professional and person. I am deeply saddened. My condolences to his family.
Lena Jakobsson
February 5, 2013
My crew and I have been looking forward to having Greg be part of our team again, and just learned the terrible news. He was a true master at his craft... but more importantly, his warm, vibrant spirit was contagious, and brightened the most stressful day on assignment... His love of his family and passion for life were obvious to all of us. What a wonderful guy! Cheers to you, Greg - you're missed by us all.
Angelique Cabrera
January 29, 2013
Greg - miss seeing you...it's been 4 months and I still can't believe you are gone. Love you with all my heart and can't wait until we meet again...ready for you to make me laugh, as always. :)
Love you bro! Angelique
January 16, 2013
I will never forget you, Brother....you are always on my mind!
~ Chila
December 19, 2012
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you....
I miss you
~Chillywilly
"50"
November 5, 2012
November 5, 2012
The Broken Chain
Ron Tranmer - Author
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Rest in peace, my Brother, until we meet again.
~ Chila
Timothy Cabrera
November 2, 2012
I love you, Greg. You are dearly missed.
Anna
November 1, 2012
Miss you so very much.
Linda Calderon
October 29, 2012
Dear family of Greg, we who worked and who work still at Oxnard College, will not forget Greg so please know that.
October 17, 2012
~Chila
October 10, 2012
A day doesn't go by that I'm not thinking about you....that glimmer of sunshine through the clouds, the celestial glitter, gentle wind through my hair, Baby Kevin's laughter and travesuras.
I miss you...
Chillywilly
September 30, 2012
Dear Compadres and extended Cabrera Family,
We are all so soory for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you try to return to lifes rountine, may you continue to feel comfort by the love and support of family and friends. May God Bless Greg and keep you strong in faith.
Macy and Nellie Salazar and Family,Oxnard
Jimmy and Terry Vasquez and Family, Ventura
J
September 30, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 30, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Calderon
September 29, 2012
I knew Greg due to my working in the International Student Office at OC before my retirement. Some of my students were in the television Program. I believe my son, Mike Daly, may have been in the TV Program with him also. Greg was always very kind and although his hair had gotten white (as mine has), when I saw his famous smile, I recognized him. May our Lord give you, his family, strength and may you feel our Lord's embrace around you as you go through this difficult time. God bless.
Dr. Leroy Robinson
September 28, 2012
Aloha Cabrera Family: I was Greg's Professor of Television at Oxnard College. It was a great opportunity for me to meet Greg, to teach him, and to befriend him. He was like a Son to me. And I, to myself, said that he would do great things for himself and his family both in life and in his chosen profession that I am truly grateful to God I was allowed to contribute to. To his Mom and Dad, thank you for making such a wonderful human being, who I will hold in my heart forever. Rest well Greg and enjoy your place among God's other notables in his Kingdom. Aloha Nui Loa!
Yolanda Ontiveros-Bullock
September 25, 2012
Rest in the strong arms of our Lord Greg.
Jill & Ali Oudich
September 25, 2012
Dear Cabrera family, there are no words that can adequately express the sorrow felt by the passing of Greg; especially so early in life.Please know that he mattered, made a difference and will be greatly missed. Love Jill and Ali Oudich
Anita Gonzales
September 25, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Cabrera family. May you find comfort in the Lord for he know why he takes the good at such an early age. The first time I met Greg was when he and Ernie Contreras were roomates living in Thousand Oaks, Ca when I saw him I thought what an amazing young man full of life so sports minded, I thought the world of Greg as we became friends we all would go camping, several sports events, Greg loved going to Malibu beach with all his friends. Greg will be missed deeply. Masy you rest in Paradise.
Cindy (Valles) Nunez
September 24, 2012
Cabrera Family: I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He was such a sweet and funny guy. I will always remember the good times we had at St. Anthony's school. I pray that God's blessings will be bestowed on your wonderful family. May God grant you the peace and strength to carry on.
God Bless,
Velia Lopez
September 24, 2012
My deepest condolences go to Carolina, Quetzalli, Cameron and the Cabrera Family. Although our families have been close for 20 years my fondest memory will always be seeing Greg on set of my first TV show I'll always remember your kind words. Rest in Peace Greg, your smile will be missed but never forgotten.
September 24, 2012
Greg, you will always be in my heart! So many great memories and laughs. The best Big brother a sister could ask for...rest in peace Brother.
I Love You
~Chila
September 23, 2012
God Bless Greg and his family. I know is in Heaven with our friend Mike. Prayers and condolences to his family.
Edward Vicuna and family
Silvi Minero
September 23, 2012
Carolina, Quetzalli, Cameron, Uncle Gil, Aunt Rosie, Chila, Anna, Tim, Angelique---I am so sorry.... you all are in my thoughts....love--Silvi, Gilberto, Chet, Georgie and Christian
Angelique Estrada
September 23, 2012
May the reseviors of strength activate during this time of loss and know that the love of Greg will always be HERE on earth until we meet again. Amigo may you REST in peace thank you for your open heart and shining smile.
Love-Angelique Estrada
Tanira Lebedeff
September 23, 2012
Greg: the man with whom I chased George Clooney. Only the fondest memories. "Today... He's in heaven."
I love you, Greg.
September 23, 2012
Geri Rodriguez
September 23, 2012
CC and Cabrera Family, my deepest sympathy to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Will Remember Greg from St. Anthony's and Santa clara. He will be missed.
September 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cabrera family. My sincerest condolences to his wife and kids. Greg "Cubby" was one of my first basketball coaches at St. Anthony grammar school. It seems like century ago, but I still have some of the best memories of my life playing for Greg, who was only a few years older than us at the time. He will be deeply missed. Peace.
Ted Quiroz & Family
Richard/Hope Serrano
September 22, 2012
Gil,Rosie,with the extended Cabrera Family...
It is with sincere sadness to hear of Greg's passing. No words can heal your broken Hearts at this moment. Seems like the BEST ones go first, but I am sure as Greg left his legacy here, most assured GOD needed his assistance even more.
We send you our Prayers and Thoughts. May GOD give each one of you Peace.
Hold on to the Memories he left behind, keep his Spirit and Smiles in your HEARTS.
Greg Rest in Peace you will be missed by the entire Cabrera Families.
Ray& Amparo de la Torre
September 22, 2012
When the loss of a son so young in his life happens,his whole family feels a deep sadness. May you all be consoled that he is with his savior and will always be present to you all . may god look over his wife and children since "Dad" is no longer present but in their thoughts and heart.
Carmen Arias
September 22, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lydia Berumen ~ Padilla
September 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cabrera family, may the Lord comfort you in your time of sadness.
Esther Villicana
September 22, 2012
Rose, Gilbert Cabrera; so sorry to read of the loss of your eldest son Gregory Cabrera. It's always so hard to
accept the loss of a son or daughter or loved one. They are gone to a better
place to be with our Lord. But he will
always be in your hearts and memories.
Peace of the Lord be with you; always
your friends Esther, Ramon Villicana
Sergio Prado
September 22, 2012
My Condolences to his Family. May He Rest In Peace.
Sharon Starr
September 22, 2012
I remember Greg at Oxnard College. Such an outgoing and friendly person, not to mention as cute as could be. One could not help but like him - he was such a GOOD person! Nice to EVERYONE! I can clearly recall the special relationship he and Teena shared - something truly special. Although I have'nt seen Greg in many years, I know if I had run into him he would have been as warm and friendly as he always portrayed. A truly special man..... To Gregs's wife, and family.... I am so very sorry for you loss, but find comfort in knowing that Greg is now your guardian angel - always watching over you and protecting you. God bless...
Sharon Starr
carlos beltran
September 22, 2012
Greg will be missed by a lot of people because he was a guy's guy and a real gentlemen. Count yourself lucky if you ever had a chance to be his friend. Condolences to his family and friends.......we lost a good one.
Jenny Norris
September 22, 2012
My sincerest condolences for your loss. You are all in my thoughts. Tim, you are so fortunate to have such a beautiful family!
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