Gilbert Abeyta was born September16th, 1938 in Raton, New Mexico to Manuel Olguin and Florencia Abeyta. Gilbert passed away peacefully on January 10th,2020 in Hospice after a brief illness.
Gilbert was married to his best friend Maria Lucilla Abeyta for 60 years they married on March 26th, 1959 she survives him.
Gilbert leaves behind his daughter Jane Charlene Valdez (Martin Trujillo) and son Gilbert James Abeyta (Laura Abeyta) and his grandchildren Gilbert Lee Abeyta, Jacqueline Abeyta (Michael Pena), Valerie Green (Samuel Leyba), Brittany Valdez (Robert Lamont), Kendal Abeyta and James Abeyta. Great grandchildren Anthony, Nevaeh, Dimitri, Adonis, Nehemiah, Aria and Michael.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his father Manuel, mother Florencia, brothers Jose Modesto Ortiz, Louie Abeyta, Alfonso Abeyta, sisters Amalia Prince, Angelina Abeyta and grandson Adrian James Abeyta (Duck).
Gilbert was a very loving husband, father, son, uncle, nephew and good friend. He always had a smile on his face and very friendly to everyone. He loved being with family and friends.
He liked camping, traveling, softball, Denver Broncos. He loved his cruise to Jamaica.
The services will be held on January 18, 2020 at Alternative Cremation and Funeral Service located at 2377 North Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO. 80909. The viewing will be from 12pm to 1pm, service will be from 1pm to 2pm and reception immediately following.
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