Farewell To A Friend

Robert "Bob" "Bobby" Gabaldon was a charter member of the New Mexico Corvette Association. Bob passed in September and the memorial service was held December 30th at the Newman Center in Albuquerque. Bob's son Rodney reached out to NMCA to inquire about a short memorial cruise in honor of his father, who was quite the Corvette guy. We (NMCA) were happy to grant this request for the family.

Six NMCA members and Corvettes assembled at the conclusion of the service to provide rides for six family members - cruising around areas where Bob would frequent in his own Corvette. While Bob had many Corvettes over the years, his 1967 427 seemed to be a favorite.

Bob had a Corvette in High School, making him one of the most popular kids for sure. His son Rodney learned to drive on his father's 1967 427 monster - back when UNM had plenty of open parking lots (which NMCA also used frequently until developers took over.)

During the short cruise I believe one of us may have accidentally burned a little rubber! Hey - it's a salute, Corvette style.

Farewell Bob - God's Speed.

Source - Phil Ellison, NMCA

Posted 1/3/20