PACHECO, Gabriel Christopher 

Gabriel Christopher Pacheco, went home to be with God
on February 13, 2007. Born on July 6, 1938 to Susie
and Ross Pacheco in Saquache, Colorado. Gabe received
his nursing degree in Denver, CO at Mercy School of
Nursing. He entered the USAF in 1961 as a Second
Liutenant, received his degree as a Nurse Anesthetist
in San Antonio, TX in 1967. After being stationed in
various locations around the world he retired as a
Lt/Colonel from the Air Force at Fairchild AFB in 1981
after 20 years of service and settled in Cheney, WA.
Gabriel worked for many years as a Nurse Anesthetist
for the Inland Eye Center, Spokane Foot Clinic,
several local dentists, and relief work in hospitals
around the region. Gabe loved to hunt, fish and
spending time outdoors. He was active with the Knights
of Columbus of Cheney, also was an instructor at the
Barton School of Spokane. He is survived by his wife
of 45 years, Kay Ann (Byron) Pacheco and six children:
Christine Hoffman and three children, West Pawlet, VT;
Colleen Pacheco and husband Michael Brandstetter and
one child, Seattle, WA; Patricia Courtney and husband
Mike and two children, Kimberly, ID; Pamela Pacheco
and companion Todd Wright and four children, Spokane;
Keith Pacheco and wife Kimberly and three children,
Spokane; Michael Pacheco of LA, CA; and grandson Kevin
Molduene, Cheney. Gabe is also survived by his brother
Speazie Pacheco of Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers,
family request donations be sent to St. Judes
Children's Hospital. Memorial service will be held at
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cheney at 11:00
a.m. on Friday, February 16th, 2007 with reception
following. 


Feb 15, 2007
Spokesman-Review