Gabriel was born March 24, 1949 in Mission, Texas to parents Trinidad and Maria Almaraz. He married Evangelina Rosa Rivera on September 22, 1968 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He worked as a forklift operator for United States Cold Storage for 30 years.
Gabriel Almaraz is preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad and Maria Almaraz; and brother, Pedro Almaraz.
Gabriel Almaraz is survived by his wife, Evangelina Almaraz; two sons and their spouses, Gabriel Almaraz Jr. and wife Hortencia, Cesar Almaraz and wife Monica; grandchildren, Julia, Mya, Eva, and Liliana Almaraz; brothers, Alberto Almaraz, Antonio Almaraz and Trini Almaraz; sisters, Maria Almaraz and Rose M. Chavez.
Pallbearers will be Gabriel Almaraz, Cesar Almaraz, Trini Almaraz, Arturo Almaraz, Juan Antonio Almaraz and Boris Chavez.
Dad will be deeply missed by his family and loved ones and his memories will never be forgotten. He will always be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.