Holly Gabriel

Holly will be lovingly remembered by her son Marcus Gabriel; special friend Brian Abigosis, parents Percy and Mary Gabriel; sisters Lori Ann Sanderson (Kyle), Kim Roulette (Roland) and Keri Gabriel; brothers PJ Gabriel (Jacquie), Lenny Gabriel (Georgina); special aunties Norma Gabriel (Conrad), Olive Stagg (Chad); numerous nieces, nephews, and special cousins Bonnie, Lorilie, and Carlos; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and fur baby Buddy “Ming Ming”.

Holly was predeceased by her grandparents John and Cecil Catcheway, Ernest and Florence Gabriel; aunts Annette Sanderson, Linda Chartrand, Gertie Campbell, Brenda Catcheway, Isabel Gabriel and Doris Catcheway; uncles Clifford Catcheway, Joseph Catcheway, Carl Sanderson, Arthur Gabriel, Leo Gabriel, Fred Gabriel, James Gabriel, Russell Chartrand, Lawrence Campbell and Adelard Marion; cousins Tammy Chartrand, Sterling Campbell and Elvis Crivea.

She worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Her coworkers, supervisors and owners were always very impressed with her hard work and exceptional work ethic.

Holly was a very quiet and compassionate person who absolutely loved her son Marcus. She loved spending time with her fur baby Buddy “Ming Ming”, teaching him to talk and sing while she played the harmonica. She enjoyed the company of family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews, loving family gatherings and made the greatest potato salad.

The family takes great comfort in knowing that Holly had accepted Jesus Christ into her heart days before her passing. She was also very grateful for the prayers from Pastor Francis Roulette and others when she would request it.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Health Sciences Center and Portage District General hospital for their care and compassion.

The funeral service will be held at at Highway Pentecostal Church on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com