Gilbert Leon Oliveras Obituary (1940 - 2023)

Gilbert L. Oliveras Sr. January 30, 1940 - October 9, 2023 Gilbert Oliveras, 83, entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2023. Gilbert was born on January 30,1940, in Brawley, CA to his parents Richard S. Oliveras and Carmen C. Oliveras. He was a lifelong resident of Brawley attending Sacred Heart School and Graduated Brawley Union High School. Gilbert briefly served in the United States Army and was awarded the Expert Rifle Shooter M-1 badge. He was Honorably Discharged in 1963. Gilbert married Victoria L. Gonzales on April 20,1968, and were blessed with four children; Gilbert Jr., Richard, Jessica, and Elizabeth. He worked for Imperial Stores as an Assistant Manager and retired after 30 years. Gilbert was a devoted Brawley Wildcat fan and attended games in person every year with Victoria until 2019. His love of sports did not stop there. Gilbert was also a loyal fan of the L.A. Rams, L.A. Dodgers, and L.A. Lakers. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR racing. Though Gilbert had a love for sports his heart was riding motorcycles, especially his Harley Davidson. Gilbert was one of the co-founders of the original Fire Motorcycle Group that began in Brawley. He would share stories with his family of his riding days. Gilbert never let go of the dream of one day riding again and would always quote his famous saying "Born to Be Wild" and "The Sound was Music to My Ears", referring to the sound of his Harley Davidson bike. Gilbert always looked forward to celebrating birthdays, holidays, and cookouts with family. He also enjoyed attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting and school events. Whether it was hot, cold, or out of town, he and Victoria always tried to be there. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Richard S. Oliveras and Carmen C. Oliveras, and sister, June Oliveras. He is survived by his wife Victoria L. Oliveras; sons, Gilbert L. Oliveras Jr.; Richard E. (Jennifer) Oliveras; daughters, Jessica L. Oliveras and Elizabeth M. (Fernando) Aguirre; four grandsons, three granddaughters, and three great-granddaughters. He will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on in our lives and hearts with his family and those lives he touched. Funeral services will begin with Visitation on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Frye Chapel in Brawley with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Church in Brawley on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley.