April 25, 1998 - February 27, 2021
Gabriel Christian Trigg passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on February 27th, 2021. Gabe’s sudden passing took place in his parents’ home in Lodi, California; he was only 22 years old. Gabe was born to Sgt. Jared W. and Chavala (Holli)Trigg on April 25th, 1998 in Fort Carson, Colorado. Thereafter, the family relocated to the military community of Fort Lewis, Washington where Gabe was raised and lived nearly half of his life.
Gabe was a natural athlete. He played ice hockey and wrestled up to age 9. Gabe also inherited a love for skateboarding from his dad. He spent his preteen and teen years skateboarding with his brother and good friends around Fort Lewis. Additionally, he developed a passion and talent for music, as he taught himself to play guitar at age 10, and began composing original music at age 11, and making beats for friends who rapped, by age 12. Furthermore, Gabe regularly performed guitar for large audiences throughout his youth, including when he was asked to perform for his 8th grade graduation ceremony in front of the entire school and parents. While at Woodbrook Middle school, he also performed in the school band; wherein, he played guitar, jazz bass, and stand-up Bass guitar. He was a regular honors student and a member of the Highly Capable/Gifted program which earned him credits toward high school before he even entered9th grade. He also enjoyed his time playing foot ball for the Woodbrook Wildcats, who went undefeated his 8th grade year.During Gabe’s high school career in Washington he was a member of Lakes Army JROTC, and the Lakes Lancers Football team. He would briefly transfer to Washington High School, where he lettered in Varsity football for the Washington Patriots and the school Band. Shortly thereafter, at age 15, the family moved to Lodi, California. Gabe would go on to graduate with the class of 2016 at Tokay High School; wherein, he lettered in Varsity football and Band.
Following high school, Gabe began working at Holz Rubber; joining both his mother, and brother, Ben who were employed there as well. While at Holz, he learned to weld, which helped him obtain a permanent position as a welder at Core and Main. Gabe spent almost every free moment making music. He was an accomplished musician who managed and engineered music for many local artists. His latest interest was training in muay thai boxing, as he hoped to someday become an accomplished mma athlete. There is little doubt that he would have accomplished his goal.When asked what they are reminded of first when theythink of Gabe, most replied with, “his smile.” Those who knew Gabe, know that smile. It’s genuine, mischievous, sincere, welcoming,and kind- all wrapped in one. He’s also fondly remembered for his puns, pranks, jokes,intelligent insight, and his “bone-crushing” hugs.He was an independent self-starter; a perfectionist, with a magnetic personality, big heart,and infectious laugh. Gabe made life longfriends wherever he went- it wasn’t charisma, it was his generosity, kindness, and the unconditional love that he gave freely. Gabe was an unforgettable, one-in-million talent with a heart of gold.
He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. His light was extinguished too soon.
Gabe is survived by his parents, Jared and Holli Trigg; his siblings, Benjamin, Sophia, and Angelo Trigg; his grandparents, Linda Orlandella, Peggy Trigg, Mike and Brandy Trigg, and Ralph J. Purcell; his great-grandmothers, LaVerne Balentine and Enid Purcell; his niece-on-the-way, Haven Gene Trigg; his girlfriend, Nicole Conboy; and many aunts, uncles ,cousins, great aunts and uncles, and good friends who will miss him, his smiles, and hugs immeasurably.
Flowers can be sent to Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, Ca