Gabe Losada passed away at his home in San Martin, Saturday, July 3, 2004 at the age of 81. Virginia, his wife of 48 years, preceded him in death in 1995.
He is the loving father of Judy Thome of Gilroy, Patti Gillette, and her husband, Steve, of Portland, Ore., and Lisa Burnell, and her husband, Colby, of Morgan Hill; dear grandfather of Brian and Kevin Thome of Gilroy, Melanie and Michael Gillette of Portland and Alex McCreddin of Morgan Hill; dearest companion and friend of Johanna Tacci of Morgan Hill. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Lucia Losada and his brothers, John and Fernie Losada.
Mr. Losada was born and raised in Gilroy and graduated from Gilroy High School in 1941. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II. After the war, he moved back to Gilroy working for Montgomery Wards in the men’s clothing, where he met his future wife, Virginia. He later built, then moved to his home of 52 years in San Martin. He worked as a construction painter, but his passion was working in his orchard and vegetable garden. He was a member of St. Catherine’s Church in Morgan Hill, Gilroy Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and Small Towner’s. Gabe was active in high school sports and his love of sports continued throughout his life.
The Vigil will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Funeral Services will begin Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Then will proceed to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Morgan Hill for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gilroy.
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