Gil Cabrera

From Donette: Tonight I said goodbye to my first love of 25 years, Gil Cabrera. He gave me 3 precious sons, Devon Cabrera, Desmond, and Dustin Cabrera and the most amazing in-laws, really a second set of parents, Aleida and Gilbert Cabrera. I was blessed with a crazy, loving brother in-law, Troy Cabrera too. We all spent the day together here at my home in Bradenton enjoying each other and we're blessed to have our grandson Micah Cabrera and Gils beautiful daughter Chloe Cabrera with us as well. Lots of love, laughter, swimming, games, food and dogs. Gil and I did not really know God when we met and married, but both of us came to know and appreciate our heavenly Father over the past several years and I am so thankful for God's perfect timing and blessings. Although we divorced 11 years ago, these past 3 years The Holy Spirit led to healing of our family. Gil was excited and looking forward to his boys bringing him to our upcoming extended family Thanksgiving gathering and passed November 11th knowing he was loved. We had a private time with him today to say goodbye and he looked totally at peace and 30 years younger than last time I had seen him. Thank you Yeshua for your forgiveness, mercy and grace and the comfort of us all knowing Gil is at peace and with you and Our Heavenly Father. We are planning a home going celebration for Gil at Ballast Point pier/park next Friday at 3pm for family and friends to honor Gil and his children at the park where he and I had our first date and he fished both as a child and with our children on so many happy occasions. Once we confirm the time and reservation of Pavillion I will post here and on www.manasotamemorial.com .

From Devon, Gils youngest son:

Today was the hardest day of my life...

On Monday, my family and I were notified that my father had passed away on Veterans Day. Even though today was the last day I will ever see my father again, I am comforted knowing he's at peace now and no longer in pain.

I love you and I miss you.

R.I.P -- Father, Son, Brother, Abuelo -- Gil Cabrera 11-11-16