I have a resin bust that I painted that Gabriel was the one responsible for sculpting. I bought this piece over 20 years ago and have it in my collection.I still appreciate his art today as much as the day I received the bust. I was shocked to hear of his passing and he will be sorely missed. I have included the bust he sculpted and I painted. 

I met Gabriel a couple years after I just moved back from California to my hometown of Houston almost 20 years ago. He was one of the first people I started hanging out with whom I met along with others through HFM. We got along really well, we were  both into the same science fiction and music at the time but also we were both freehand sculptors. Having previously come from working in the industry like himself I wanted to go out on my own and he offered to help guide me and supported me so much during that time. He did all of this without even barely knowing me and I really feel he treated everyone the same way; you can ask anyone when they first met Gabriel and they will probably have a similar story to tell. He was one of the kindest, generous and most thoughtful people I knew. I hope he is at peace now and me and  my family send our condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

Recibo con mucha tristeza la noticia de la partida al lugar de su descanso eterno de Gabriel Márquez Balderas. Q .E.P.D.
Hijito de mi amorosa  prima hermana  Lourdes  a la que quiero muchísimo y por la que en estos momentos me gustaría darle un cariñoso  abrazo y un beso  para decirle que estamos acompañándola en su inmensa pena.
A Gabrielito lo conocí de pequeñito era un hermoso y saludable niño al cual su mami lo cuido con gran amor.
Después la vida nos separó, pero el cariño de nuestra querida familia siempre prevalecerá.
Te amamos hasta siempre Gabriel Márquez Balderas Q.E P.D.




I'm very heart broken. Gabriel was such a kind and humble person and someone who I will miss very much. I met him in 2010 and got along with him instantly. We shared many interests and I always enjoyed his company. I was lucky enough to have Gabriel sculpt a toy that I designed and was thrilled when he made a custom version of it.

He was an immense talent and was always the center of attention with his fun stories and amazing work. Whenever we would meet up on my side of town, we would always go to the local comic store and always see some of his work for sale. 

I am so glad I met him, and also got to know him and will cherish those memories forever. 

I am very sorry for your lost. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning. I am praying for the family. Be encouraged!

Gone to soon from this world,a very talented and amazing man, R.I.P. you will be missed.

Gabriel and I knew each other for over 20 years. I never thought I would be writing a memorial for Gabriel, rather that he would be doing that for me.  And yet, here we are.  Gabriel was so much more than an incredible artist.  He was a kind and generous heart as well as a good friend. It came by him naturally to be an inspiration to us all.  That is a legacy that will live on in each of us. He would prod me to take the chance – to do something different and challenging. I could hear him say “You could do it, man.” Several of my built models are reflection of the challenges Gabriel would lay before me.  He reached out to others as well and encouraged them to pursue their passion. Such is the case with my daughter – she is finishing her degree in Studio Art and Gabe is someone to which she looked up.  
He was an integral part of Houston Figure Modelers.  We all had great times together consuming large quantities of pizza and beverages of choice as well as share our model building endeavors.  Gabe and I would admire each other’s respective collections, and would from to time trade back and forth with each other.  It almost seemed seem like a light-hearted game we played.  Gabriel once said that within this group I probably had the most models he had sculpted.  But I would trade them all today to have Gabe back amongst us.  
I remember that Gabriel had several impressive Godzillas in his collection.  He had a fondness for that formidable creature.  I suspect that every time, I see a Godzilla I will likely think of him.  It is bittersweet and ironic that my ringtone for my cell phone is - yes – Godzilla’s roar.  Gabe, you will truly be missed. May your legacy be just as memorable as Godzilla’s Roar.  


I never met Gabriel. I was in awe of his work everytime I saw pictures. He seemed like a humble, talented soul. He touched more peoples lives than just the ones who were fortunate enough to know him. It is always sad to see someone so young leave so soon. The world will be a much poorer place now. My prayers and heart go out to all of his family and friends. 

Gabriel was one of the funniest and talented people I’ve ever met.  I will always remember his smile and awesome sense of humor.  Whether at one of our gatherings or one of the legendary Halloween parties Mike Allen used to host, we could count on Gabriel to keep us laughing.  Rest easy Brother Soul.  We love you.  

I have known Gabriel for 20+ years. He was always so positive and funny! We had such a great time together. He was also amazingly creative. I'll miss him so much. Here are a few photos of Gabriel from my Halloween parties of old!

My name is Federico Gallo, I'm a sculptor from Argentina, and I havent met Gabriel, nor interchanged many words with him outside comments that he answered on his posts, but ever since i found him, and his art I've always felt inspired, and when I found out that he sculpted kaneda for the Mcfarlane line, the first collectible piece I ever had, I felt Really lucky, to have something that Gabriel had worked on, man IT was awesome! a sculptor that I've admired so much and that ive felt identified with his work, in the last years I saw him making his own art, and they always blew my mind, from funny to horrifying, and it saddens me to feel like the world has lost a great artist.
My condolences to the family and know that im not the only person he inspired, he touched the lives of many with his art and for that I've wanted to let you know that im just one of the many that watched in awe every time he posted a New piece, and we will all miss him.

Please accept my deepest condolences, Gabriel was a true inspiration and influence in my life and career as well as a friend.  I will miss him. Rest in piece Gabriel, until we meet again.

Chris

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Gabriel Marquez

September 4, 1968 – June 14, 2021

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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