Gilbert was born to Erlindo and Salud Huerta on September 23, 1941, the ninth of ten children. After graduating from Ramona High School he served his country in the Army, where he was stationed in Thule, Greenland as a radar missile weapons communicator. After his military duties he landed his dream job with Southern California Gas Company where he retired after 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, and one brother. Gilbert passed away on October 10, 2010; he was surrounded by his wife, children, and close family members. He is survived by his wife, four children, three grandchildren, honorary grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, and many special family members. Memorial services are to be held on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Montecito Mortuary Valley View Chapel, 3520 E. Washington Street, Colton, California 92324. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers anyone who wishes to can make a donation in his honor to the Diabetes Foundation, Kidney Foundation, or the Braille Foundation.
