Gabriel Zelaya

Gabriel Willian Zelaya, 19 passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025.

He was born on April 30, 2006 to Rudy Willian Zelaya and Sonya Yvette Valdez in Colorado Springs, Co. He is survived by in parents, Rudy and Sonya; girlfriend, Jasmine Sanchez; brother, Raul Valdez; sisters, Adalena Valdez and Paola Zelaya; grandma, JoAnn Perez; grandpa, Arnulfo Perez and grandma, Teresa Quintanilla Zelaya.

Gabe turned 19 just three short months ago. He had so many plans and dreams. He enjoyed life. He loved to be happy and he always looked for the good and positive in every situation. He was so sweet, smart, fun and a hard worker. Since he was little, he was going to take on the world! He tried everything at least once.

Once he called you a friend, you were a friend. Once he called you family, you were family. He was an amazing person without even trying. He left an imprint on everyone that he was around. He had so much love in him!

Gabe was always on the go. He loved everybody in his life. Once he learned to dance, he loved it. As he got older his motto for life was “Live life to the fullest and live every day like it is your last.” He had the prettiest smile, cutest giggle and his laugh was contagious.

No one will ever take his place. He is going to be truly missed!