Orlando Gabriel Jimenez, lovingly known to most as Gabriel was born December 24th, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born to Orlando Jimenez and Sheroz Wickert Jimenez. Gabriel made his transition to glory on January 5th, 2020.
Gabriel attended Gordon Technical High School. After High School he attended the "School of Hard Knocks" as he used to always say.
Gabriel was always so full of life and spread positivity to everyone he came into contact with.  Everywhere he went it seemed that he would always know someone. He brought joy, love, laughter and touched the lives of so many through his smile. A smile that lit up the sky for all 41 years of his life.
Gabriel loved the Lord, his children were his heart, family was his everything and we can't forget the Chicago Cubs. He loved Wrigley Field and went to every possible game, wanting all his loved ones to experience the magic of a Cubs game at Wrigley Field.
Gabriel is proceeded in death by: Grandfather (Raymond Wickert), Aunt (Cathleen Wickert), Uncle (Jose Gabriel Jimenez) Cousin (Justo Rivera) and Niece (Aleya Cheyenne Woffard)
Gabriel leaves to cherish his memories; A loving and devoted Mother (Sherry Wickert-Jimenez), Father (Orlando Jimenez), Significant Other (Anna Garcia), Children (Roslyn Jimenez, Amina Jimenez, Alby, Glorianna, Tianna Robert and Lucas). Siblings; Terese (Tim), Tamika (Alfonso), Corie (Lucius), Tonina (Robert), Raymond (Amy), Sean (Tatiana), Elijah and Joshua; 5 nieces Imani (Matt), Jazlyn, Jazmani, Amerie, Maliyah, Alexia, Ashya, Destiny, 6 nephews Giovanni, Derrick Jr, Raysean, Raymond Jr, Ethan, Evan, 1 Great niece (Kaylani), 3 Great nephews (Dez, Kavonni, Kaeyon) and a host of other relatives and friends.