hey Ochoa it was nice meeting u you were always in your best awesome mood had lots of great times hope to see you someday love you bro

Cousin Gilbert is included in the archives at University of San Diego💙

Some people come into our life for a reason and Gilbert came into my sister Helen’s life and our mother and Helen’s family for many years.  Our family so enjoyed when we were all together for special occasions having Gilbert part of our gatherings.  When our mother passed , my sister Helen told me Gilbert came to visit her grave once a month with flowers.  Surely heaven is now a more festive place.  Eileen Sawyer Matthews and families.

Our Love to Gilbert and Johnny, we will miss you forever our Love to both Families for your loss. 
Alfonso &Maie Ugalde

The Greatest Smiles for for ever, Love you all, sorry we can not attend the services. Alfonso & Maie Ugalde

Here we are the Tres Amigos at Mary and Ken Pervis’s party with lots of friends.
We will miss Gilbert &  Johnny for ever, they will be in our hearts for ever, Alfonso & Maie Ugalde

What a special man he was. We met at the boatyard so many years ago, became forever friends from  then on. He walked me down the aisle when I married my late husband, he promised my dying husband that he would look after me, he most certainly did, I wouldn’t have gotten through that time without Gilbert by my side. It was Gilbert who again walked me down the aisle for a second time, after grilling my intended making sure he was good enough for me, if he wasn’t, he would have to “hurt” him, after Gilbert was assured the 3 of us continued as forever friends. Gilbert was special and will never be forgotten by so many of us. What a blessing he was in our lives, never to be forgotten. Rest Well My Dear, Dear, Friend.♥️ Lovingly Elaine or as you called me “Elena”

My dear olde  buddy , who I have know since I was 17 years old…. A mere 61 years …. Holy mercy 💜.   He was in both of my marriages - the second one Gilbert & Dr. Bruce walked me down the aisle 💜.  We may have disagreed on lots of things , but he was a true Friend …. I have lots of stories to tell , but I’ll keep them locked in my 💜 
It would take up too much space - should be in a book …………Cathi  💋

El Jefe,  an icon of Mexico rides ! Brother, it’s been an honor to share the road with you and to make a lifetime of memories. We will miss you deeply. Until we meet again in heaven—where we’ll ride together once more.

Our deepest condolences to the family. El Jefe was a very special friend of ours he will  be dearly missed.   




El Capitan de Fresno, Ca.
Ramon and Mary Rodriguez 🙏🏼🙏🏼

I'm so heart broken to hear Gilbert has passed. I always had so much fun when he was around and loved to see the joy he brought my family. He had such a loving presence and always brought joy. His absence will make an impact. Look out heaven because the party just got started with Gilbert there.

You always liked those long ass journeys! (at full throttle) Leading the way. 
Ride with the angels BROTHER! God Bless. Until we ride again.
Your brother,

Loved Jefe very much. We would talk for hours and hours. Was always an easy and thoughtful conversation. My heart is broken that we will no longer have conversations in this life anymore. My deepest prayers for all those who were close to him. Gilbert was a great man...an icon in the SoCal and Mexico communities.  It was an honor to be his close friend.

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Gilbert "EL JEFE" Ochoa

January 16, 1941 – November 19, 2025

Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista

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