February 27, 1967 �" October 16, 2013
Gabriel Morales Rangel passed away suddenly and tragically October 16, 2013 from an accident at his home in San Francisco. He was 46. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Gabriel studied medicine before moving first to Oakland in the late 1980s, and finally settling in San Francisco, a city he so dearly loved. After starting out in tailoring, Gabriel found his true passion in the restaurant industry. Working as a server over the years in many San Francisco restaurants including the Patio Cafe, Luna Piena, Baghdad Cafe, and Maya, Gabriel became a well-known and respected member of the food service community.
Preceded in death by his father Juventino Morales, he is survived by his live-in partner of 12 years, Garey Hamel, his mother, six siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews both here in California and in Mexico.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, February 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Aidan's Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive, where he worked as a volunteer. All who knew Gabriel are welcome to attend and participate. Rest in Peace, Gabi. Your kind and gentle spirit, and infectious smile, will be sorely missed but never forgotten.