Gary Charles Hebert

Gary C Hebert was born in Los Angeles California and May 16, 1947. Gary passed away on January 15, 2021 in Long Beach California. He lost a long-time battle with cancer that was complicated by the Covid virus. His mother Lavon and father Uke Hebert had a large family of 11 children. Nine boys and two girls. He is survived by his sisters, Beverly and Loyanna, and his wife Gloria.

As a child he enjoyed playing baseball. His father was an accomplished carpenter and Gary enjoyed wood working as a hobby. He later enjoyed fishing, restaurants, family picnics, and some travel.

On August 1, 1967 Gary joined the United States Army. He was assigned to a combat unit in Vietnam. He remained stationed in Vietnam until severely wounded in 1968. He returned to the United States for treatment of a loss of his leg, shrapnel damage and other serious wounds.  He remained active with the VA all his life. Assisting other wounded warriors. He later retired with an honorable discharge, decorated with several US Army Military medals, 3 Purple Hearts, honored with other distinguished medals, and commendations for his service.

After a time of getting back to work and readjustment to civilian life he began to socialize. He met a girl who would become the “love of his life,” Gloria. They were married for over 30 years. They spoke of their special relationship not just as a marriage, but as a 30-year honeymoon. They had a whirlwind romance and built a wonderful life together.

Gary was loved, respected, honored as man, soldier, and true hero. He will be missed by family and friends. He will be remembered for his courage, kindness, good humor, and sweet smile.

Memorial services will be held at the Luyben Dilday Mortuary on July 31. 2021 at 1:00 PM.

No flower please / Preferred donation: Wounded Warrior Project or Vietnam Veterans of America.

Luyben Dilday Mortuary (562) 425-6401