Gilbert Maez
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Gilbert Maez (80) was called to his heavenly home on March 24, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.
Gilbert was born to Casey and Cecilia Maez on May 30, 1940 in Saguache, Colorado. At age 5, they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado. Gilbert is survived by his 3 sisters, Bena Maez-Hall, Condy Walker and Rose Moore (Maurice), he also left several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert and parents.
Gilbert graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1958. Gilbert enlisted in the US Navy from 1958 - 1962 and served on the USS Intrepid.
In 1963 Gilbert met his wife Linda Wells, they married in 1964. Gilbert and Linda moved to Southern California in 1965 and had two daughters, Tracy Maez and Angie Maez-Akins (Shawn). Gilbert has 4 grandchildren, Natalie Maez, Eden Akins, Isabella Akins, Shawn Jr. Akins, and a great grandson, Cyrus Alexander Ghandy.
Gilbert received a BA in Business Education at Cal State Los Angeles, and a Master's in Counseling at University of La Verne California. Gilbert started a doctorate program at University of La Verne and completed all but his dissertation. Gilbert retired after 35 years working at Valley Community College in 2011. Gilbert was respected by his colleagues. He was passionate about teaching and counseling and continued to work after his retirement in March of 2020.
Among many accomplishments, he was proudest of his family. Gilbert was a loving, compassionate, kindhearted, devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.
Those who knew Gilbert recognized his kindhearted warmth, compassion, and humor. This drew people to him, and he made friends with ease. Gilbert will be forever missed by his family who loved him so much.
Services are being handled by Snyder's Care Center in Rancho Cucamonga.