Gilbert Leroy Lake, 80, was born March 31, 1931 in Long Beach, CA and passed away September 2, 2011 in Irvine, CA.

A retired Fireman who served the City of Downey Fire Department for 28 years, Gil is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Julie Bish and her husband Nick; sons Bob Lake and his wife Lisa, and Dick Lake; grandchildren Brittany Spencer Johnston, Tyler Bish, Eric Lake, Lindsey Lake and Conor Bish; great-grandchildren Angus and Kaikea Johnston.

A Funeral service will take place Friday, September 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at O'Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA. Burial will take place September 12, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.