John Francis Gabriel-Arroyo Grande High, CA

2/13/2010

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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.

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pam stapleton peterson

6/30/2011 12:02:12 am

I was just thinking about John and wondering if anyone had heard where he was, he lived about a block behind me and was such a nice boy growing up, I am very saddened to see that he had passed.. god bless him

Tom Scruggs

12/9/2019 07:20:56 pm

Hello Pam. Tom Scruggs here. I lost touch with John, but went to his memorial. He was a very kind guy, I guess he had troubles.

Susan Campbell

10/23/2011 02:59:45 pm

I really loved Johnny and I still miss him and think of him. I had to keep my distance because of the choices that he made but I never stopped caring about him

Lily Marapao

11/8/2011 06:00:54 am

I love this photo of Johnny. I grew up with him as neighbors and he actually was the first boy to kiss me! He was forever teasing me and tricked me one day into coming outside and when I did, he kissed me before I had a chance to run back inside the house! He kept a photo of me when I was in my "ugly duckling" stage, in black-rimmed glasses and long stringy hair, and was forever threatening to show my photo to all the kids in school. Whenever I passed him at school, he'd always give me that look and a chuckle that made me cringe, but also laugh inwardly, as I know it was all innocent fun. I do miss him! Wherever you are now, Johnny, remember, "1 and 1 make 3!" LOL! Crazy dude! Miss ya!

Marj Masalta Canada

7/5/2012 11:54:41 am

I'm shocked!! He was a great friend and athlete!! R.I.P. John!

Mike Davis

4/21/2013 11:38:15 am

He lived next to my gramma stover, we were best friends from 6th grade on, i just read this and I'm really sad to see this and so many more:>(

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John Francis Gabriel-Arroyo Grande High, CA

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