Gilberto B. Arriola
"Bernie"
Passed away peacefully at sunrise on Saturday, March 06, 2021. He was surrounded by his children.
Gilbert was born on New Year's morning
1949 at St.
Mary's hospital, the fourth of five brothers.
Preceded in death by his beloved Nana Quina, Nina Loly, Uncle Chris, and Uncle Bernie Campas; his parents Eduardo Arriola and Hope C. Arriola "Guera"; his brothers Edward and Steven Arriola.
Survived by brothers Armando and Robert Arriola; his children Gilberto {Ernie} (Shannon) Arriola, Adrianna (Victor) Valdez, Jacqueline {Jackie} (Steven) Miramontez, and George Arriola; his grandchildren Alex, Eric, Aaron, Jacob, Cody, Tristan, Marisol, Skye, and Dominic; granddogs Lady and Leia.
Gilbert proudly served in the U.S Army 23rd INF. DIV. "AMERICAL" during The Vietnam War.
He worked for Old Pueblo Transit and retired from Sun Tran.
Our dad instilled in us strong family values and a deep love for Disneyland, movies, and music.
Gilbert was a devoted, loving father and grandfather. He would always say, "I live for my family." He lived by those words.
We will carry you in our hearts forever. Your love and legacy will live through your children, grandchildren and future family.
We love you Dad. We love you Tata Gilbert.