Our paths crossed due in part to being fans of the durutti column. I'll never forget your stories and laughter. I admired the work you did with those with disabilities. We were going to make the best durutti column tribute album ever. Your death was such an ugly shock on how life is so fragile. I'm so sorry we never met in person. I'll always kick myself I never went to CA to visit you. You were a good man and I know you are hanging out with mark e smith and kurt Cobain in the great beyond. Every time I'll put on durutti column's song "Bordeaux " I'll try and smile. 

07-FEB-2021 19:55 HRS.

I cannot believe that it's been one year already that The Lord called you home. So many fun times back in the 90's at Beans Coffeehouse (where we met in 1993) , to The 6740 , to watching Seinfeld --when it was new !-- at your place in Uptown .
Thank you for your humour , and for being a fellow Dodge Dart fanatic ! 
I'll see you when I get there... if they let me in .


My dear friend Gabriel,
You will be missed and always with me in spirit. 
Hearing about your passing was devastating and got me to remember that many years ago, I was excited to meet the new kid from St. Hillary's, and from that day forward at St. Marianne, you were a positive influence in my life. 
You inspired me to set goals, achieve great things, have a passion for creation, and enthusiastically celebrate life. From what I have read, you did the same for others. 
You loved life, those around you, and all living things. You inspired us to be our better selves and to find time to still care for others. You joyously enjoyed music and shared your talent with the world. 
Even though our lives drifted apart after El Rancho, years later, we got to hang out in East LA. You helped me smile as we reminisced about our days in Pico Rivera and shared the life journeys our separate lives had taken us.
I was so happy because you got me to see and appreciate the good things that I have achieved in my life. Most of my achievements I can attribute to the conversations we had in summer 1987.  Because of you, I made life-changing decisions. I aimed high and went higher.  I was hoping to see you again on my next visit home. Alas, my good friend, you have gone home.  
I anxiously look forward to the day we are united. Knowing you are there waiting with your bass and babies will make that transition smooth. 
My dear friend, you will always be in my heart, and your spirit will continue to inspire me to be the best me, striving to be better for the world. May God bless you, Gabriel Fernandez.

I will miss you my old friend.
I can't believe you are gone but i will always hold your loving memory and friendship close to my heart.
It was 1990  that i had the honor of making your acquaintance that blossomed into a friendship that spanned over three decades. 
Our mutual love for the same taste music and the unique subterranean social circles that we enjoyably frequented together are timeless and epic to say the least. 
Through the good times and rough moments you were undoubtedly there for me to which i will always be so grateful for. But you cared for everyone and everyone cared for you. That was the single most regarded reason i as well as the many adored you immensely. Your generous sincerity and loving compassion for all those you came in contact with was well known and appreciated greatly by all of those lucky enough to call you a friend.
And you were that and much more.
You were one of a kind. 
I love you my friend, sleep well until we can laugh and sing together once more..
R.I.P Gabe

May your soul find rest and your spirit rise, singing in rejoice. Gabe may you play the music and entertain as you always have. To the family and friends of Gabe...He loved with ALL his heart, he never left those in need behind. May you all share your stories that will forever keep him alive. On Earth Gabe you lived your life, now in Eternal life you shall forever be blessed. Rest in peace. January 17 and February 10 will forever belong to you.
Dianna Velasquez Luna

Wow! I’m so sorry to here Gabriel that your gone. I remember meeting you in 7th Grade and Connecting with you with our same passion in Music. At a young age you were always rocking your Smiths T Shirts on our free dress days back in our early days. Rest In Peace my brother and may God have Mercy on your Soul! My Condolences to the Fernandez Family and to everyone who knew Gabriel. Until we meet again. 

Gabriel was one of my best friends... we connected from day one when we met in junior high... I overheard him singing “William It Was Really Nothing” and our friendship was sealed. I still can’t believe you are gone... I love you my friend.

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Gabriel M Fernandez

17 janvier 1974 – 10 février 2020

Funeraria del Angel Pico Rivera

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