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Portrait of Gabriel Gonzalo Escandón Arizaleta
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Gabriel Gonzalo Escandón Arizaleta

January 12, 2006 – January 9, 2024
Lived 17 years
Kennesaw Memorial Park · Marietta, GA
Life story

On Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, Gabriel Gonzalo Escandon Arizaleta went to be with Jesus, three days before his 18th birthday. Gabriel was born on January 12, 2006, in Atlanta to parents Camilo Escandon and Yhaimar Arizaleta. He was an honor student and varsity soccer player at Alan C. Pope High School in his senior year. Gabriel was expected to graduate on May 22, 2024. He was known for his sense of humor, his infectious smile, and his compassionate heart. Gabriel cherished family and friends; he managed to make time for everyone. He was loved by his teachers, teammates and classmates. Gabriel greatly enjoyed playing soccer, chess, pickleball and golf. Most recently, he worked at Dick’s Sporting Goods, which was one of his favorite stores. He enjoyed all ranges of music, from Christian worship, hip-hop, and country, to latin rhythms embracing his Venezuelan and Colombian heritage. Gabriel also had a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and loved sharing his faith. Gabriel is survived by his loving parents Camilo and Yhaimar and his brothers David, Wiley, Beckham, Tucker and Simón. He is also survived by his step-parents Matthew and María Isabel and his beloved grandparents Jose, Yhaira and Ceila. Please join us in remembering the shining and impactful life that Gabriel lived to honor God.

El pasado martes 9 de Enero de 2024, tres días antes de su décimo octavo cumpleaños, nuestro amado Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalo Escandón Arizaleta partió a reunirse con el Señor Jesus Cristo. Nació el 12 de Enero de 2006, en Atlanta, Georgia USA, a sus padres Camilo Escandón y Yhaimar Arizaleta. En toda su brillante trayectoria estudiantil, cumplió siempre con honores, tanto en sus escuelas elemental, intermedia y secundaria estas últimas en “Hightower Trail Middle School” y “Allan C. Pope High School”. Gabriel culminaba su último año de bachillerato con su prevista graduación el 22 de Mayo del 2024. Mostró a todos un elevado sentido del humor, una contagiosa sonrisa y un corazón compasivo; gozando siempre del aprecio de familiares y amigos. Gabriel siempre brindó el tiempo justo y necesario a todos aquellos que le rodeaban; extendido a sus profesores y compañeros de clases. Desde niño sobresalió por un gran talento y espíritu deportivos, especialmente en futbol, pickleball, ajedrez y golf, siendo además un experto en el primero de ellos. En sus recientes horas libres trabajaba en una afamada tienda deportiva de la cual fuera antes un cliente frecuente. Gabriel era gran aficionado al buen cine y música, y disfrutaba de todas sus manifestaciones y estilos desde melodías cristianas, hip-hop y country, hasta los ritmos latinos propios de sus herencias colombianas y venezolanas. Fue siempre un ferviente creyente en Cristo y sus mandatos, y le encantaba compartir esa fé. Le sobreviven ahora sus amados padres Camilo y Yhaimar, sus hermanos David, Wiley, Beckham, Tucker y Simón; así como sus padrastros Matthew y María Isabel; y sus abuelos Ceila, Jose Francisco y Yhaira. Pedimos ahora unirse a nosotros para recordar la vida feliz, hermosa, impactante y brillante que vivió Gabriel para honrar a Dios.

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2006
Born January 12
2007
Gabriel was 1 when the first iPhone went on sale
2008
Gabriel was 2 when Apple opened the App Store
2016
Gabriel was 10 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2017
Gabriel was 11 when "Fortnite" became a video game phenomenon
2022
Gabriel was 16 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2024
NASA and Concorde soccer teams friendly game - In memory of Gabriel and Esteban
2024
Passed away January 9, age 17
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