Gabriella Cecilia Pacheco left for heaven on January 1, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her father Juan, mother Frances, brothers: Juan Jr., Ricardo, sister Maria, and fiance Gregory Appleton.

Gabriella was born on July 30, 1995, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. One of the brightest days of our lives.

Her presence was a lot of things including being kind, funny, unique and that made her a saving grace to many of us. She will always be loved and will be greatly missed. And Life won’t be the same without your, “I Love You.”

Gabriella's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 6:30pm. Final Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7:45am at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church located at 5415 Fortuna Rd NW, 87105. A second Rosary will be recited at 8:15am. Followed by Mass at 9:00am. Gabriella will then be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery located at 924 Menaul Blvd NE, 87107.