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February 14, 1958 ~ July 4, 2006
John Francis Gabriel died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, in San Luis Obispo. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, with a reception to follow at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Arroyo Grande. He was born Feb.14, 1958, in San Luis Obispo to Bernard and Gertrude Gabriel. He graduated from AGHS in 1976, and also attended Cuesta College. A cement mason by trade, he was a member of OPCMIA local 741. He enjoyed playing baseball, and he loved to fish. He is survived by his children, Benjamin and Alexander Gabriel and their mother Judy; brother Bill (Susie) Gabriel; sisters, Margaret (David) Donaldson, Anna Marie (Terry) Gabriel-Floyd and Mary Katherine Gabriel; nieces and nephews, Marie, Thomas, Dominique, Joseph, Danielle, Veronica and Scott. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Gertrude Gabriel and nephew Jared. Donations may be made to: The Homeless Shelter of San Luis Obispo, 43 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; The People's Kitchen c/o New Life Church, Attn: Nancy Imwold, 990 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA, 93449.