Gilbert Leo Garduno
March 12, 1966 ~ May 11, 2023
In Loving Memory of
Gilbert Leo Garduño
March 12, 1966-May 11, 2023
Gilbert loved life and adored his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was born in Grants, New Mexico and lived with his family in Colorado since 1998. Gilbert did a great deal of traveling as an underground miner for many years and enjoyed working in construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Gilbert is survived by his wife Darlene, his eldest son David Garduño & his wife Samantha, his younger son Joshua Garduño & his wife Demi, his two grandchildren Theodore and Magnolia, and his siblings and their spouses: Stella, Ramona & Ricky, Triny & Jimmy, Ray & Sandra, Patsy & Rodney, and Michael & Debbie.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his father Gilbert, his mother Genevieve, his sisters Elsie & Nolina, and brothers Larry & Dominick.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 27th at 2:00 pm
At Landing Place Church
11555 Chambers Rd, Brighton, CO 80603
Gilbert was a devoted husband, father, and papa.
We will miss his infectious laugh, his sense of humor, his kind heart, and his love for his family.
Darlene and boys. Our deepest condolences 🙏. Oh my gosh I can't believe my best friend from elementary has gone to be at rest!!! Gilbert I will surely miss you very dearly! Darlene you and your boys are an awesome family… Gilbert loved you all so much!!!! Hang in there my friend… May God be with you, and give you strength!!! We love you very much! REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND GILBERT
With all our love ❤️
Melinda & Arthur Salazar Grants NM
Darlene, Josh and David, our deepest condolences go out to you. There are no words that we can say that will take away the painin your hearts. Find healing in your memories of your dad, and the his on to the love you have for each other and the love you have for your dad. He loved you his family!
Gilbert our friend, you will be missed deeply. Rest in peace until we meet again.
Love,
Mike and Mari Sena
I will always remember Gilbert for his welcoming smile and beautiful family. To this day I can be around “millllk” without thinking of Gilbert. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Darlene, so sorry for your loss, Gilbert was a great man, he adored you so much. I'm happy I was able to visit with him and your son at my moms house in San Rafael, he came to visit my dad when he was sick, the joy and laughter he brought to us that day, will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend 🙏
Darlene, so sorry for your loss, Gilbert was a great man, he adored you so much. I'm happy I was able to visit with him and your son at my moms house in San Rafael, he came to visit my dad when he was sick, the joy and laughter he brought to us that day, will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend 🙏
Our thoughts and prayers for the family!!
So many memories. RRC was a crazy place. To the boys and Darlene, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember that we had so many good times laughing in the garage, running around the neighborhood, in and out of houses. So many great memories. I wish it did take tragedy to make me recall. He was/is a very special man. We love you guys and wish we could be there for y'all.
Darlene we are sorry for your loss, and we have you and your family in our prayers. Please take care.
Our fondest memories of Gilbert were is funny and not so funny jokes haha. Whenever we were around him he made us feel like family and we considered him our family too. His southern hospitality was the best you could ask for. Always making sure we had plenty to eat. We will truly miss our friend.
…love Mike and JoAnne
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours at this sad time.
Gilbert,
Words can't express how I feel. From the moment we met you & Darlene made me feel like family.. Always there to help.. Almost killed my dog. I can go on and on about all the memories I have of you. I'm going to miss your random phone calls. I pray you rest in peace and I will keep you always in my heart. Love you brother Gilly.. Darlene & boy's thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family. I am here for you all if you every need me. I pray God give you peace & Strength. Love you all always..
Robert Pacheco
Our deepest condolences to the Garduno family you will be missed brother Gilly our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Gilly was our baby brother, he had 6 sisters and 3 brothers and he got a whole lot of advice from each of us, but Gilly was always a strong, passionate and unique individual who lived life his way.
I have read that the longest and most lasting relationship most of us will ever have is that of siblings. We are heroes for one another, stepping in when we are needed and giving space when we are not.
It is a tribute to our parents, Gilbert and Genevieve, for the love and caring we have shared with Gilly and each other. He was a joy and a challenge but always loved.
Thinking about the grief that Darlene, David, Josh and their families are experiencing today is difficult, one feels that they will never be able to bear it. One goes through a lot of pain and suffering to finally reach that point of appreciation for the love and joy that Gilly has given each of us over his lifetime.
We loved our youngest brother he had one huge heart and a great big soul that was driving.
Viva Nuevo Mexico, that's what Gilly would say. via con Dios Hermano.