Adrian Keeshan Gallardo, 66, of Oroville passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. He was born on March 1, 1942 to Pete and Agnes Gallardo in Sacramento, Calif.

Adrian had been a Longshoremen of Local No.19 in Seattle for 19 years and upon meeting his wife, Marge, they decided to move to Oroville in 1984 where they have remained ever since. Adrian loved to go fishing, do farm work, play video games and remodel things.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Pete and by his sister, Cerita.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marge of 27 years; son, David; daughters, Denise and Sandra; step-daughters, Jessie, Jody and Shelly.

Adrian came from a large family; brothers were Tony, Tito, Pierre, James and Joey and sisters were Maria, Linda, Cerita and Cinda. He has 13 grandchildren: Mark, Michael, Megan, Michelle, Melanie, Marissa, Karissa, Ashley, Hayley, Cerita, Ricky, Jesse and Christina, as well as one great grandchild, Kayla. He also had numerous nieces and nephews all whom loved him.

Adrian was a special man with a heart of gold and he will be forever missed. A special remembrance service will be held in his honor in April.