Haydee Gabriel

Haydee Gabriel, 78, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 31, 2017.  Haydee, beloved wife of Lucas D. Gabriel for 58 years; cherished mother of Lucas H. Gabriel (Maritza); Rachel Venezuela (Miguel); and Nancy Rozier (Jeffrey); devoted grandmother to Michael, Daniel, David, Jeffrey Jr. and Gabrielle;  beloved great-grandmother to Makayla, Alexis, Michael Brandon, Xavier, Christian and Isaiah; loving daughter of Carlos Ramos (deceased) and Nicolasa Medina (deceased); dear sister to Aurea, Ana, Carmen, Silfredo, Olga, Willie, Ada, Minerva, Dianette, Sergio, Betsy and Rosa (deceased); and loving sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.   Haydee and her husband were part of the founding families of Nueva Jerusalem in Cleveland, where she impacted many young children as a Sunday School teacher for many years.  Haydee retired from the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools as a kindergarten teacher’s aide after 30 years.  She loved taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 2 –8 p.m. at SLONE & CO. FUNERAL , 13115 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, where funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.  Internment West Park Cemetery.