Passed away peacefully at home on May 14th at the age of 73 surrounded by his loving family.  Survived by his wife of 31 years, Joan, and his beloved children: Rachel (John) O' Brien,  Sheila (Devin) Lehmann, Natalie (Wayne) Zuniga, Gilbert N. (Jennifer) Zuniga, Joel (Ruby) Zuniga, and Stephan (Breanny) Zuniga.  Further survived by his brother Joe, sisters Noella and Mary, 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.