Gilbert Antonio Renteria

Longtime resident of Claypool, Gilbert A. Renteria passed away on October 27 th at Cobre Valley Hospital.

Gilbert was originally born in Bisbee, Az where he spent the first 17 years of his life. He enlisted in the

United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and spent a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. After the war

Gilbert returned to Bisbee and then moved to Claypool where he spent the remainder of his life. He

worked for the mining company in Miami as a Boilermaker Welder until his retirement. Outside of his

full-time job he spent his time working his side business of creating wrought iron items for customers

such as security doors, gates and other items requested by customers. He was an avid hunter and

fisherman who love to spend his time in Greer with family during the summers. He is survived by his

wife Mary Renteria, two daughters Lisa Nugent and Cynthia Salas, two son-in-laws, Lance Nugent and

Alejandro Salas and his four grandchildren Ariella Salas, Alyssa Salas, Angelina Salas and Samantha

Nugent. He will be greatly missed by many. Services will be held on November 19th at 9:30 am at the

Miami Church with a Luncheon immediately afterwards at Guayo’s El Rey in Miami.