HUDSON FALLS – Gabino Vazquez Huerta, 48, of State Route 4, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on February 17, 1967, in San Padro, Ocotlan, Puebla, Mexico, he was the son of Laurencio and Paulina (Huerta) Vazquez.
Gabino grew up in Mexico and as a teenager, he came alone to America. He began working in New York City and New Jersey to support his family in Mexico. Gabino started as a bus boy in a chain restaurant in New Jersey and New York City and the owner saw potential in him and promoted him to waiter. As the years progressed, he worked his way to become manager at “El Bandido” in Middletown, NY. Gabino, along with his brothers had the dream to own their own business. Together with his brother, Gabino found a place in Hudson Falls and he along with his brothers, turned it into the successful restaurant “El Mexicano”. Over the years they have expanded the restaurant into Saratoga Springs. Gabino also partnered with his wife, Celsa, and opened La Cosina Mexicana restaurant in Queensbury.
Gabino loved the restaurant business, working with his family and enjoyed meeting new friends. Most of all Gabino loved his family. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, who never gave up on life. He always said “Always Up, Never Down”. Gabino was also a talented artist, his artwork that displayed his roots, proud heritage and family can be seen adorning the walls of his restaurants. Not only was Gabino proud of his family and his restaurants, he was also proud to be an American citizen.
He is survived by his wonderful wife of 22 years, Celsa Vazquez of Hudson Falls; his two children, Leslie Vazquez and Christian Vazquez, both of Hudson Falls; his siblings, Esteban, Ermelinda, Senaido, Gustavo, Juan Pablo, Angelica, Roberto, Tomasa and Victorino; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; his special friends, Jose Gevara, Ernesto Ramirez, Lynn and Jim “El Payaso” Chase; Tony Mishoe, Sharon Rose, Tara Beckett, Ramiro Loachamin, Lilliana Loachamin and Speedy Gonzalez ; and his faithful canine companion, Suenos “Dreams”.
Friends may call on Monday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery, across from “El Mexicana”, so Gabino can keep an eye on things at the restaurant.
Because education was so important to Gabino, his family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Leslie and Christian Vazquez College Fund, Glens Falls National Bank, State Route 4, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
To Gabino’s family,
Carey and I were saddened by the news of Gabino’s passing. We have enjoyed our visits over the years with him and his family at El Mexicano. Praying God’s blessings and peace on all of you at this difficult time.
My beloved friend rest easy.
Descansa en paz querido amigo.
Dear El Mexicano family, we were shocked and saddened to learn of Gabino’s passing. We so enjoyed coming in to see him and his great staff, in fact we were there, not more than 3 weeks before and stunned when we heard. So, so sorry. God bless.