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    Celebrating the life of

    Luis Gabriel Pena

    13 Aug 1943 - 26 Sep 2022

    Family and friends

    The most interesting man in the world. To his friends and family he most definitely made an impression and made his way through this world with grit, dedication and tenacity. Born and raised in Guatemala, he left to chase the American dream in his mid-twenties. He not only chased it, he owned it. Two dental degrees, Universidad de San Carlos in Guatemala and the University of Texas, three apartmen... more

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    1943Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Ana Carnahan Papi Pena: Jose Luis Pena de la Cruz Mami Mary: Maria de Jesus Paiz Giron Luis Gabriel Pena

    Ana C. Papi Pena: Jose Luis Pena de la Cruz Mami Mary: Maria de Jesus Paiz Giron Luis Gabriel Pena
    1943Guatemala

    Ana Carnahan Mamita: Gabriela de la Cruz Placeres de Pena

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    Ana Carnahan Maria Eugenia Pena Paiz de Schwank and Luis Gabriel

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    1961Guatemala City

    Ana Carnahan Julio Cesar Mendez (first boyfriend of Tia Nena), Maria Eugenia, Michelle Castillo de Leal, Luis Gabriel

    1961New Orleans, LA, United States

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    13 Aug 1963Guatemala City, Guatemala

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    1972Houston, TX, United States

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    1979Houston, TX, United States

    Ana Carnahan Carolyn Marie, Luis, Luis Adolfo, Tia Nena, Ana Gabriela Taken in Braes Heights home

    1983Tikal, Petén Department, Guatemala

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    1984S. Braeswood home

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    1989Guatemala City, Guatemala

    Ana Carnahan Luis with Juan Alfonso Fernandez at Maria Eugenia's house. Ana's birthday.

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    1997Houston, TX, United States

    Ana Carnahan Carolyn's Backyard with Avery

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    2003Conroe, TX, United States

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    2005South Fork, CO, United States

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    2 Jul 2005Escuintla, Escuintla Department, Guatemala

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    2 Jul 2005Río Dulce, Izabal, Guatemala

    Ana Carnahan Rio Dulce - Castle of San Felipe of Lara

    2 Jul 2005Tikal, Petén Department, Guatemala

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    2 Jul 2005Río Dulce, Izabal, Guatemala

    Ana Carnahan Visiting Juan Alfonso in Rio Dulce.

    2 Jul 2005Escuintla, Escuintla Department, Guatemala

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    30 Sep 2007

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    2 Oct 2007Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Ana Carnahan Luis Gabriel with Faride Certuche

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    2008Orlando, FL, United States

    Ana Carnahan Disney World with the grand kids! He was getting a sunburn on his head- quite a fashion statement!

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    Luis was not only a great friend to my grandfather, Dr. Juan Olivero, but also very kind and conversational with me as a child. I vividly remember joining Luis and my grandfather at various car shows & book store / coffee shop hang-outs. Luis was always such a friendly, inviting soul. I was a rather quiet child; however, Luis always made me comfo...

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    My wife Ingrid and I met Luis while we lived in Houston from 1989 to 1992. Luis became our dentist, but more importantly, he became our friend. Our Guatemalan heritage created quickly a close bond. Foremost, I will always remember Luis for being so kind and good-natured person. He always carried conversation with a smile and will always make yo...

    Cesar Keller7 Oct 2022

    I have loved seeing all of these photos - this is exactly how I remember Luis. Always smiling, always so enthusiastic! I grew up with Luis very present in our lives, as he was one of my parent's closest friends. And our dentist! My dad loved him dearly, my mom loved him dearly, and we all loved him dearly. He was present at every major event in our...

    Margarita Golden10 Oct 2022

    Thank you for sharing all the beautiful moments!!! We will always miss him….

    Jaime Tschen10 Oct 2022