Gabriel Nicolae Antonescu, 59, was born on December 11, 1964 as the youngest of two sons to his parents Maria and Ion Antonescu in Sibiu, Romania. After graduating from Lucian Blaga University, Sibiu, Romania, he went on to work as a mechanical engineer before immigrating to Edmonton, Canada where he found employment as a machinist. Some of the things he enjoyed were playing the guitar, photography, painting, and his pet cats. Although Gabi’s passing from health complications was unexpected, he died peacefully at home in his sleep. He is survived by his brother Adrian Antonescu, sister in law Mariana Popa, and niece Anamaria Antonescu. Gabi was beloved by his family to whom he was very dedicated and who grieve his loss. His funeral is being held at 10:00 AM on Friday Nov 1,2024 at Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium 9810 - 34 Ave NW, T6E 6L1 following by burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery 4814 Meridian St. NW Edmonton, AB.
