Gabriel James Pender

Gabriel James Pender was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 26. Heaven's gain was our immeasurable loss. His family was blessed with the unforgettable opportunity to hold, kiss, and rock him, and tell him how loved he is and always will be.

He is greeted in Heaven by his maternal great grandparents and two great uncles, his paternal great grandparents, and two precious cousins and a treasured uncle who were also too pure for this world.

He is survived by Cory and Kathleen Pender (parents), Isaac McFarlain (big brother), Brad and Kempa McFarlain (maternal grandparents), Rebecca and Kevin Norman (paternal grandparents), Ray and Penny Pender (paternal grandparents), as well as his loving uncles, aunts, and cousins who will miss him dearly. He is also survived by great grandparents, great aunts, and great uncles.

Gabriel is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big brother, his extended family, and many others. He will always remain his parents’ precious baby and Isaac's little brother, and they will hold him again in Heaven one day.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 4th at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. His funeral service will be held at 2:00pm. A graveside service will immediately follow at Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Sulphur.

The last family to lose a child left a donation to help the next family cover burial costs. This blessed Gabriel's parents immensely, and they would like to do the same for someone else. In lieu of flowers, any donations to pay it forward would be appreciated. For more information, please contact a family member.