Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela
May 30, 1986 - August 15, 2011
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Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela
May 30, 1986 - August 15, 2011
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Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela ‘GABY’
May 30, 1986 – August 15, 2011
25 Years Young
GABY was born in Santa Maria, California to Jerry and Denise Valenzuela. Gaby lived all his life in Santa Maria, moved to Santa Barbara in 2008, and Grover Beach in 2008-2011. He recently moved with his parents and brother to Ladera Ranch where he made several friends.
In Santa Maria, Gaby attended Miller School, Pacific Christian School and then Orcutt Junior High School. Gaby graduated from Righetti High School in 2003. He attended Hancock College for several years and wanted to become a construction manager. While in Santa Barbara, Gaby attended Santa Barbara City College and worked in construction field as Apprentice Drywaller at U.C. Santa Barbara and in sales for Fusion Corporation. He also worked at Blacklake Golf Course and several telemarketing companies.
In 2011, Gaby moved to Ladera Ranch, where he worked at DJM Painting, where he assisted them in their painting operations. He was so enthused with the people and operations of DJM. Throughout his life Gaby enjoyed Golf, Music, Guitar, Reading, was a Movie and Sports Buff. He was a wrestler and played football, basketball and baseball. He enjoyed politics, having long discussions concerning this subject with whoever had the same interest. He was always the person that would assure everyone had a laugh when they were with him. Wherever he went, people were drawn to him to experience his ever-loyal friendship, his thoughts, wittiness and pure goodness.
Gaby was a man blessed with extraordinary attributes, who strived to live a life of adventure. He was understanding, loyal, witty, forgiving, tenderhearted, hardworking, and kind, every day of his life. He was always available to his family and friends. His legacy will be the true loyalty, respect and love that he left with every person he knew. His dream was to travel to Guam for the construction buildup and develop into a construction manager.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Denise; his sisters Selena and Marisa; and his younger brother Alex and his dog, Jade. He is also survived by his five uncles and aunts; and10 cousins, Valenzuela, Chavez, Solodkin, Vilkins, and Estrada.
A celebration of Catholic life will be held in Ladera Ranch in Orange County. The celebration will be as follows:
Vigil Service: Aug. 19, 2011 7:00 PM
O’Connor Laguna Hills Chapel and Crematory
25301 Alicia Pkwy.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949 581-4300 Fax 949 581-3231
Funeral Mass: Aug. 20, 2011 10:00 AM
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
1600 Corporate Drive
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
949-218-3131
Cemetery:
Ascension Cemetery
24754 Trabuco Rd. Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-837-1331
Burial Ceremony to be held on
Aug. 20, 2011
11:30 am
48 responses to Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela
Tina Gleason says:
August 18, 2011
Selena, Mari, Alex Jerry and Denise, I am so very sorry for your loss. This poem has helped me in my time of greiving I hope that the reflection of the words also help you find comfort. I send my deepest condolences for the loss of your precious son.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all to brief;
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Candelaria Family says:
August 19, 2011
Dear Denise, Jerry, Selena and Marissa,
Please receive our prayers for your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Carmen and Ana
Carmen Sesma says:
August 19, 2011
Jerry and Denise, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved son. No one should go through such grief, but try to find comfort in the fact that he is now in a better place with our Lord. I will pray for your family. God Bless all of you.
Carmen Sesma says:
August 19, 2011
Jerry and Denise, I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved son. No one should go through such grief, but try to find comfort in the fact that he is now in a better place with our Lord. I will pray for your family. God Bless all of you.
Alex says:
March 1, 2022
I miss you so much big bro. I looked up to you my whole life man. I think about you everyday brother. You had the best personality In the world and could always make me laugh. I know you are watching over me each day Gob you are my guardian angel. I’m living through you now man. I know you are looking down on me proud as ever and I’m finally continuing our legacy. As you already know I just had my first born yesterday and named her after you Gabriela. I love you forever Gaby. I know your In a better place and I will see you again.
George De La Rosa says:
August 19, 2011
Jerry,Denise,Selena,Marisa & Alex my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow that I myself went through with the loss of my brother a couple of years ago. What help me get strong on this time of loss was being close to my family so please hold on to each other and remember the good times you had with Gaby, I know I will when I help get his room remodle in Santa Maria many years ago; lots of prayer’s to you all Your Friend always George & Family.