Gabrielle Aimee Gardner

Gabrielle Aimeé Gardner Lopez, 39, of Crowley passed away at her home on January 13, 2013.   She was born on January 23, 1973 in Denver, Colorado.  
Gabrielle had attended Pacific Northwest Ballet where she had been awarded a full dance scholarship.  She had danced ballet professionally in the United States and Canada.  Besides ballet, Gabrielle loved the ocean and animals and enjoyed beading and cooking, but Gabrielle’s main passion in life was her family who she loved dearly.  

She is survived by her husband, Cris Lopez, her daughters, Lexi Lopez, Kalena Silby, and son Harley Silby, and Grandson Justin Wright all of the family home in Crowley.   She is also survived by her father, Dennis Gardner of Ordway, her mother, Thea Blue (Alec Hurt) of Seattle, WA, her brother Alex (Melanie) Gardner of Pueblo, uncles Dwight (Marge) Gardner of Ordway and Blaine (Mary) Gardner of Westminster and her special niece and nephews Jani, Dylan and Jackson Gardner, all of Pueblo.   She was preceded in death by her sister, Helena Luoma, and her uncle, Harlin Gardner.  
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 starting at 1 pm at the Crowley County Heritage Center in Crowley.  Family and friends are invited to remain after the service for a potluck dinner.