Gilbert Gurule

On February 6th , 2021 Gilbert Gurule, age 82, of Alameda, New Mexico went
home to his father, our lord.

Gilbert was a kind and generous man who would do
anything for family. He loved his family with all his heart and enjoyed picking on
his grand and great grandchildren. We also can’t talk about Gilbert without talking
about his love for food. The man loved good food and we all share great
memories, sitting around the table joking and eating. He knew how to live and
loved to make us all laugh. Pito aka Johnny Cash, as we all called him, above all
else loved his wife, Lillian. They were inseparable and that’s just the way Pito
wanted it. He always had to be near his love of over 60 years and she with him.
Pito was a man of few words but he made those words count. Whether it was to
teach or just to make us laugh you never wanted to miss it, because either way it
was always gold. He was an amazing Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, Grand Father,
Great Grandfather, in-law, Godfather and friend. The world has lost a truly great
man, but we take Solace in the knowledge heaven has gained a new angel.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his Father Mercedes Gurule, Mother Genoveva
Gurule, Brother Michael Gurule, Oliver Gurule, Sisters Julia Kerry, Connie Segura,
Betty Martinez, Nancy Hamby, Flossie Gutierrez, Tina Gurule, his Son Tony Ruben
Gurule and Granddaughter Barbara Vigil.

Gilbert is survived by his Wife Lillian Gurule, Siblings Bobby Gurule, Lydia Baca and
Husband Albert Baca, Kathy Garcia and partner Ron Contreras, Charlie Gurule, his
daughter Doreen Vigil and Husband Adolph Vigil, Grandchildren Bernadette Vigil,
Emily Vigil and Fiancé Bryan Alvarez, Darlene Vigil and Husband Scott Vigil, Great
Grandchildren Brianna Vigil, Yeseina Sandoval, Arriana Sandoval, Miguel Sandoval,
Jocelynn Vigil-Madrid Nathan Madrid, Granny Carol LaCombe, Niece Lisa (Yvonne)
Montoya and numerous other Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
Pallbearers: Adolph Vigil, Scott Hummell, Bryan Alvarez, Miguel Sandoval, Nathan
Madrid, Jerimiah P Perez, Miguel Castillo, Tommy D Valdez.

Services will be held at :
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
5712 Paradise Boulevard Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87114
On Tuesday February 23rd 2021, Rosary starting at 9:30am followed by Mass at
10:00am

Please note that mask are required and must be worn at all times. If you can't
wear a mask please join us virtually at https://www.stjudenm.org/ .
Please respect social distancing rules and keep your distance from one another.
While we all want to grieve together we must do so safely. Keep 6 feet and avoid
physical contact with those outside your household.

Burial will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Due to current health
guidelines, this will be a private service. Thank you for your understanding in this
difficult time.