Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela
May 30, 1986 - August 15, 2011
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Gerardo Gabriel Valenzuela
May 30, 1986 - August 15, 2011
Obituary
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
Walter and Sharon Brundy says:
August 19, 2011
Jerry, Denise and family, there is nothing so tragic as your loss. You are fortunate to have such a beautiful and caring family so we are sure you will get through this. Hang in there.
Bob Hanseman says:
August 21, 2011
Jerry, Denise and family,
Condolences on your tragic loss. I recall Jerry speaking about his son with pride and love. May God provide comfort to you all.
Fernando & Linda Valenzuela says:
August 21, 2011
Dear Jerry Denise and family. We are deeply saddened by the loss of your son. Even though we never met him, we can only imagine how hard it must be to lose your son. He sounds like he was a wonderful person. May he rest in Peace. May
the knowledge that there are people
who care and are praying for you help in some way. May God give you the strength and courage to face this terrible trial. God Bless, cousin Fernando and Linda
Barbara Duncombe says:
August 22, 2011
Jerry & Denise – As a parent, I know that there is nothing that can be said to ease your pain and that there is nothing worse than losing a child. My heart breaks for you. You and Gaby will be in my prayers, that our Lord will see you through this trying time. And I will hug my son more because we all realize just how fleeting today is.
Gail Fischer says:
August 22, 2011
Jerry and Denise – My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you and your family at this time. I only remember your young family when I was working up in Lancaster, but they were all warm and charming. Although loss of a child is devasting and the love of a child will always remain in your heart and soul. He was a beautiful young man…take care of yourself and your family. Gail Fischer