Gilbert "Gile" Esquibel, Sr.

Gilbert “Gile” Esquibel Sr. age 80, a resident of Peñasco, passed away peacefully February 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Danny Esquibel; parents Margarito & Herelia Esquibel; brothers Andres and Jose Adonelio Esquibel.

Gilbert enjoyed spending time outdoors, his favorite hobby was fishing.

Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Prescilla Esquibel; son Gilbert Esquibel, Jr.; grandchildren Raymond Esquibel, Brittany Esquibel, Anthony Esquibel, Alexis Martinez (Albert), Danny Esquibel Jr. who was like his son; great-grandchildren Ethan and Jazmyn Martinez; daughter-in-law Julie Gurule; siblings Polly Romero, Isabel Gonzales (Florencio), Victor Esquibel (Irene), Patsy Esquibel, Estrella Johnson; sister-in-law Zelma Esquibel; brothers-in-law Seferino Ortega, Robert Ortega, Jose A.B. Ortega, Nelson Leyba and sister-in-law Rosalita Castillo(Arturo), and many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday March 3, 2022 from 4pm to 5pm followed by the Rosary at 6pm, in the Evergreen Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. Burial will take place at a later date.

The family of Gilbert “Gile” Esquibel Sr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com