Mrs Gamboa, Ray and the entire Gamboa Family,

Please pass on my deepest sympathies to your entire family.

It was an honor to work with one of Sarge's children and I was one of the fortunate few that was able to attend morning mass and visit the family home during a trip to San Antonio. 

It was readily apparent to me that there's a loving home committed to serving God, Country and Family.  

Sarge did a great job on this earth and I'm sure he is smiling down on all of you, the fruits of his labors.

So here's a couple of lines from the West Point Alma Mater that fit him perfectly.
 
And when our work is done,
Our course on earth is run,
May it be said, Well Done,
Bet thou at peace.
 
Be thou at Peace Sarge.
 
With Deepest Sympathy and Respect,

Vivat Jesus!
Mike Lemanski
US Army, Retired

Tina and Gina and Mrs Gamboa 
  Our deepest sympathy on your loss of a dear father and husband(Mrs. Gamboa). Our prayers are with your family at this time of loss. May God give you and your family strength to endure during this difficult time. love and hope  The Alanis family Albert and Minnie and Alyssa Alanis

TO THE GAMBOA FAMILY, it is with great sadness that I write my condolences to Vangie and all the children of the Gamboa family. I remember the childhood memories of our times together. Little Johnny the "champ" of my dad's(Guadalupe Rodriguez)eyes. Nic, Gina, Terry,Tina, Michell etc. take care of your mom and yourselves, know you are in my prayers. Vangi Love you. Please take care.

We absolutely LOVED "Uncle Raymond" and his amazing warmth, personality and enegy. He and your Mom and cousins were a big part of our family.
Through your Dad's efforts and enthusiasm, my Dad, Tino Rodriguez, was introduced to DVA meetings and brotherhood. He would even swing by and pick him up so they could attend meetings together. 
He will be missed.  Our heartfelt prayers to all of the family.  His beautiful life is a legacy to all of us.
With love and sympathy,
David & Pat Rodriguez

To Aunt Vangie & Cousins,

It has been a long while since I have seen you all. But let me say I have always loved my uncle & always had him in my heart. I have since moved to GA & is daughter to Rudy & Celia Gonzales. Let me just say:

Saying goodbye to a loved one is surely one of life's most difficult tasks.  There are no words powerful enough, no music soothing enough, to ease your pain at a time like this.  But I know you will find consolation in knowing how much you loved and cared for each other.

You gave so much of yourself, and the precious memories of times you spent together will heal you and make you whole again.  And you will understand what a blessing it was to have shared in the life of someone you loved so much,

Though you say goodbye for now, it is only until you meet again someday – when your emptiness will turn to fulfillment, your depair to joy, and you will love again for eternity in that place where no one grows old.

With our Love & deepest sympathy in Your time of loss from Ruby & David Rios & family

On behalf of my Family, I want to extend our deepest condolences on Raymond's passing! May Our Lord Bless you with continued Strenght and Peace in this difficult time. Be comforted in the knowledge that he has not died but has been reborn in the presence of our most high GOD!!!Let us CELEBRATE his life of service to our LORD.
Your BIC and neighbor, Joe

My role model and hero is gone. The Gamboa Family lost their patriarch. My country lost a true patriot. The world lost a light.

It's unfortunate, but only after his death are we beginning to realize how much of an impact Dad had on lives he touched and his community. This gentle, loving, God-fearing, and humble man never boasted or bragged.

I miss my first and best mentor. His  influence on my life is immeasurable. I will strive to continue to honor his name.

The final chapter in his life on earth could not have been scripted any better. To be born and buried on the same date is nothing short of incredible! Then again...I'm talking about my Dad...aka Sarge. He continues to amaze me.

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Sarge, Happy Birthday and farewell. I hope to rejoin you in our Father's house. I pray He's prepared a room for each of us.

Mrs. Gomboa and family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.  Your family is in our prayers.  May you find peace knowing that your husband is with our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven.
Sincerely,
David Montemayor and Rita Rodriguez

The "Sarge" was a wonderful man in every way. May the wings of angels bear you home.....

Please accept my condolences.  May God grant your husband, father and grandfather eternal peace.  May God give you peace, as well, during this trying time.  God bless you.

Grandpa, how can memories of you make me so happy, yet thinking of them fill me with such sorrow? My spirits have yet to be lifted at all since your passing, and I regret that I wasn't there that night. I am glad that you were and are at peace; you will forever be deeply missed in our hearts.

Love, your granddaughter

Mr. Gamboa, I only know you by what I read in your obituary today. I just wanted to thank you for your service to our great nation... Hooah paratrooper! Another "Band of Brother" has gone home!

POP,
I am not one for words and/or speeches, but you have been with me ALL of my Adult life and I am Proud to to say you were my 'Second Father'. Thinking back I remember that you were not 'Estatic' about the fact I was your Daughter's choice as your 1st Son-in-Law. Through the years you gained some excellent Son-in-Law's... Jerry, Mike, BOB, Mr. Duffy and Mr. Rick. All have done thier best to take care of your daughters for you to the best of their ability. I Hope I "filled the Bill" as well. All of the Lessons you taught..GOD, Family and Friends have been learned. I will always remember.." Pancho do this", because it seems you were always right.
You will live in my heart forever and if there is any 'FISHING' in Heaven save US a good spot and I will try to 'EARN' a place next to you. I will never forget the MAN you were and the efforts you took to help your FAMILY get to where you are.
   GOD Bless you,
      Pancho

POP,
I am not one for words and/or speeches, but you have been with me ALL of my Adult life and I am proud to call you my 'second Father'. Thinking back I remember you were not 'estatic' with me as a choice  for your daughter and through the years you gained some 'Excellent' Son-in-law's... Jerry, Mike, Bob, Mr. Duffy and Mr. Rick all have taken care of your daughters for you to the best of their ability, I hope I "filled the bill" as well. All of the lessons you taught... GOD, Family & Friends have been learned. I will always remember "Pancho do it this way " because it seems your advice was always right. POP you will live in my heart forever and if there is any Fishing done in Heaven save a "Good Spot" for us and I will try to "EARN" a place next to you. I will never forget the MAN you were and the efforts you have taken to get 'ALL' of your Family to where you are now. 
   GOD BLESS YOU,
    Pancho

A true hero grandpa, words cannot describe how much you will be missed but we will always have the many, many cheerful memories of years cherished with you to lift our spirits.

To Gina and Family,

Our deepest sympathy you are in our thoughts and prayers.  He is now with God and no longer in pain.

All our love,

The Boyer Family (NY)
(We love and miss you all.)

Dad
I knew you for over 44 years and not once do I remember thanking you for giving me your  blessing to marry your daughter. In the last days that I saw you we spoke about our Lord and that he is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one comes to the Father but by him.  Dad, I will truly miss you.  The Saturday before you left us when I kissed you and said that I loved you, you gave me a thumbs up which I gathered that you will be at peace.  I look forward again in seeing you with all our loved ones and please when you're in glory with our Lord say hello to Mom and Dad (Andy)  God bless you always, Your son  Jerry

Words cannot express how much I miss you. Your sense of humor, laugh and the sound of your voice will forever be in my heart. I love you very much and feel supremely blessed to have been loved by you in return.

My Dear Grandpa, 

My 29 years with you was not nearly enough yet just long enough to instill your values, ethic, and love for Christ and family. We already miss you beyond words and not a moment has passed that I haven't thought of you. From your laugh, to your smile and that playful sense of humor, I miss you grandpa. 
You will always be my favorite veteran and I'll honor your memory for the rest of my life. Que Descanse en paz.

Your Granddaughter, 

Claudia

My dear Grandpa, 

29 years was not nearly long enough for me but just long enough to instill your ethic, values, and love for Christ and family. You are already missed by all your loving children and grandchildren. I will never forget your smile, laughter and of course your playful sense of humor. You are and forever will be my favorite veteran and loving grandfather. I'll love and miss you all the days of my life. Que descanse en paz...

Your loving granddaughter, 

Claudia

OBITUARY

Raymond Luna Gamboa

31 August, 1923 – 27 August, 2012

Funeraria del Angel Trevino

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