Trinidad Gamboa

IN OUR HEARTS

We thought of you today

but that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday

and days before that too.

We think of you in silence

we often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories

and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake

with which we'll never part.

God has you in his keeping

we will hold you in our hearts.

Trinidad Gamboa passed away at the Hospitals of Providence-Sierra Campus in El Paso, TX, on September 7, 2024, at the age of 82. He was also born in El Paso, TX, on January 11, 1942, to Yldefonso and Raquel Gamboa.

Trini was a dedicated husband to his wife, Rosa Gamboa, of 60 years, and was lovingly known as Honey, Pop, Dad, Pa, Grandpa, Brother, Suegro, and Tio. He was proudest of his family that consisted of eight children, 20 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

Gamboa was a proud Vietnam Veteran who retired as a Staff Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps. He was a man of few words and a quick wit. As tough as he could be, he became a softie over the years. He fought for as long as he could against his declining health until his options were limited. He left this world on his own terms and knew he had a good life. His well-known goodbye was “hasta los tacos.” As much as we’ll miss him, we also celebrate him and what he contributed to our country.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rosa, and children Manuel Gamboa of Albuquerque; Javier “Harvey” Gamboa and Roberto “Bobby” Gamboa of Artesia; Francisco Ramirez of Artesia; Cristina Vega of Artesia; Arturo Gamboa with wife Angela of Albuquerque; and Alma Gamboa with partner Vincent Perez of Albuquerque. His grandchildren include Jessica, Manuelito, Alexandra Bailey, Justeen, Erica, Angelina, Lucas, Jeremy, Christopher, Isaiah, Gabriel, Analisia, Austin, Alayna, Michael, Matthew, Daniel, Aryana, Luz, and Joaquin. He is also survived by his sisters (Consuelo Sandoval, Barbara Carrasco, Yolanda, Raquel Narvaiz) and brother, Yldefonso “Chito”. His many great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and friends will miss him dearly.

Trini has gone on to join his parents, his children (Ricardo “Richy” Gamboa and Cecilia Ramirez), along with his brothers (Abraham and Enrique), and sisters (Maria Sepulveda, Dolores “Lola” Trujillo, and Romelia Gutierrez) who are in Heaven.

A viewing will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Terpening & Son Chapel. A rosary will be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Our Lady of Grace Church with the funeral service to follow at 10:00 am. Pallbearers will consist of his 11 grandsons. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Que descanses en la paz del Senor rodeado con los angelitos.