November 20, 1948 - September 18, 2025
Cleopatra Guico Gabriel of Lodi passed away September 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born November 20, 1948 in Binalonan, Pangasinan Philippines to Marina & Francisco Guico. She graduated from Binalonan Community High School & went onto study for 3 years at University of Pangasinan.
In 1971 at the age of 22 she married Epifanio Gabriel, & in February 1972 came to the US, eventually settling in Lodi, CA & together they raised 4 daughters.
She was a CNA for over 40 years working at several convalescent facilities & retiring from Vienna Convalescent in 2020 after. She enjoyed shopping, visiting with family, baking & crocheting. She dedicated her life to her husband, daughters, son-in-laws & grandchildren. Her passion was family & caring for others. She was known for her patience, kindness, sense of humor & her infectious laugh. She always made sure to feed everyone & created a home where everyone felt comfortable, welcomed, & loved like family.
Cleopatra is survived by her husband of 54 years, Epifanio Gabriel, daughters Jeannette, Katherine, Edna, Cleo, son-in-laws Lawrence & Filemon, 9 grandchildren & 2 great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her grandson Joshua Kalugdan.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 10:00am - 7:30pm with a rosary starting at 5:30pm on Friday, October 9th, 2025 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
MASS
Mass will be held at 10:00am on Friday, October 10th, 2025 at St. Anne's Catholic Church located at 215 W. Walnut St Lodi, CA 95240.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Gabriel family.