Gilbert Chavarria Jr.

Gilbert Chavarria Jr. passed away July 3, 2019 With heavy hearts in our hands we mourn the passing of our son, brother and Uncle Gilbert Jr. Gilbert was born and raised in Santa Barbara and as a young boy Gil found his passion for music and his rhythm for the drums. He became a member of the Santa Barbara Amvets Jr Drum Corps and pursuit his great talent for many years after performing throughout Santa Barbara with different Bands. Gilbert, Serviced his Country proudly as a United State Marine Semper Fi. Gil, returned back to his home town of Santa Barbara where he was employed at the Santa Barbara City School District, first at San Marcus high school and then Santa Barbara High School. Once a Don always a Don.

Gilbert is survived by his son Gilbert Chavarria III, mother Guadalupe Chavarria, Sister Dolores Chavez, Brother Jesse Chavarria, nephews David Chavez Jr, Joseph Chavarria and nieces Elizabeth Chavez, Diana Fausto, Maya, Leisa and Denise Chavarria

Our loving Brother Cho cho was a humorous and gentle human being and will truly be missed but never forgotten for you took apart of us with you rest in peace. A holy Mass will be performed on July 26, 2019 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church following the burial at Goleta Valley Cemetery.