Gabriel Thomas Enriquez

Gabriel Thomas Enriquez who was born on May 16, 2024 to Laurine Hellem and Isauro "Eddie" Enriquez, entered into eternal rest on January 7, 2026. Gabe is a cherished grandson to Judith Hellem, Estela Gutierrez, Thomas Eakin, and Isauro Enriquez Sr; loving nephew of: Manny Tapia, Jesenia Enriquez (Patricio Sandate), and Mary Gregory; precious cousin to Esme Tapia, Selena Tapia, Gabi Tapia, Angie Sandate, and Jasmine Sandate. He loved his parents, family, and fur babies Nina, Chloe, Elie, and Ray Ray more than anything.

Calling hours will be held from 3:00-7:00 PM at the A. Ripepi and Sons Funeral Home, 18149 Bagley Road., Middleburg Heights.

Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at La Sagrada Familia Parish, 7719 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. We ask everyone to please meet at the church before heading to Holy Cross Cemetery for burial services.

Gabriel would always wake up with a smile on his face. So full of life, joy, and happiness. He loved his "agua", "peta", bananas, strawberries, peaches, and apple juice. He always enjoyed taking baths and brushing his teethers. His favorite things to do were driving in his Bluey car and playing with his Bluey bubble wand. He always wanted to be outside, at the zoo, and swinging. He enjoyed dancing to all sorts of music. His favorite cartoon characters were Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Paw Patrol, and Bluey. His favorite holiday was Halloween and loved playing with his pumpkins and skeletons. His favorite animals were elephants, cats, and dogs.

Gabriel brought so many smiles and joy to everyone that he encountered. He was the strongest person we have ever known and his resilience to anything that life threw his way was astonishing. His time here on Earth was taken away from us too soon. Not a second of any day will go by without us thinking of our beautiful baby boy. Until we meet again. We love you forever. Long Live Gabriel Thomas Enriquez.