In lieu of flowers should friends desire, contributions may be sent to Cornelio Gabiola Memorial 4160 Enterprise Circle North Suite #232 Temecula, Ca 92590 Cornelio Dotarot Gabiola, known to family and friends as Nelson, passed away at home with his family at his bedside on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Nelson is greatly known as a family man who adored spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. At the age of 66, Nelson is survived by his wife Myrna; sons Louie-Jo and Jay-Nelson; daughters-in-law Andrealynne and Chastine; grandchildren Malina, Jordan, Maya, Josiah, Joaquin, Jrue, Jameson, Jocelyn and Lily; mother Fermina, sisters Marita, Gloria, Trinidad, Emma and brother Lorenzo. Born in Urdaneta, Philippines, Nelson has always been a man of music and enjoyed playing the Saxophone - salutatorian of graduating class he earned himself a scholarship to Saint Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines. Nelson enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 where he proudly served for 22 years and retired as a Senior Chief Gas Turbine Specialist. Following his Navy career, Nelson returned to school to continue his career and worked for an additional 11 years as a registered dialysis nurse. He will truly be missed by his family - especially his grandchildren who could always count on their Papa to support their school and extra-curricular activities. He was very proud of his nine grandchildren and will continue to look over each and every one of them. After an almost yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer, Nelson was called home to God's kingdom to once again be with his father Alberto, grandparents Melencio, Sisang, Pedro, and Encarnicion as well as his sister Rose who all preceded in death. Services to honor and celebrate the life of Nelson Gabiola will be on: Vigil & Viewing Wednesday, March 6 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. England Family Mortuary Temecula, CA Church Service Thursday, March 7 11:30 a.m. St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church Temecula, CA Burial Service with Honors Thursday, March 7 1:30 p.m. Riverside National Cemetary Riverside, CA