Gilbert Benedetto Antonio Madrid
March 21, 1930 — November 25, 2015
Gilbert Benedetto Antonio MADRID
1930-2015
Gilbert Benedetto Antonio Madrid, 85, passed away on 25, November, 2015 at European Senior Care in Seattle, WA. He was born on March 21, 1930 in Seattle, WA to Julio and Norina Aquino Madrid.
Gil grew up in Seattle, WA. He attended St. Martins High School in Olympia, WA, St. Bonaventure University in New York, NY and graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. Gil was also a proud US Marine who served in the Korean War.
Gil is survived by his former wife Gail Madrid; his sister Elvira Madrid; his son John (Kate) Madrid; his daughters Christine (Steve) Wynecoop, Katie (Tom) Cunningham and Terese (Adam) Kietzer; and his grandchildren Katelyn, Emily, Ally, Kara, Meg, Cami, Caroline, Will and Cooper "Coopies".
A memorial service will be held at Providence Mount St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 at 10 am on Saturday, December 5th, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Humane Society to honor Gil's love of animals.
Please share memories on our online guestbook @ www.emmickfunerals.com
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Services of West Seattle