Former band mates will hold an official celebration of life held for Cadillac Tramps and Manic Hispanic frontman Mike “Gabby” Gaborno on Jan. 15 at the Observatory (3503 S. Harbor Blvd.) in Santa Ana. Gaborno died on Wednesday after a battle with liver cancer at 51.

The celebration will also serve as a benefit, with a suggested $10 donation at the door, all of which will go directly to Gaborno’s 7-year-old son, Presley. Gaborno’s former bands, Cadillac Tramps, Manic Hispanic and Santos Y Sinners are all slated to perform, as well as members from the band X and Flock of Goo Goo.

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Gaborno’s health had deteriorated over the past decade as he had battled hepatitis C, diabetes, liver and renal failure. He also suffered a stroke, heart attack and in 2015 he was diagnosed with liver cancer, which had spread to his stomach by late last year. However none of that stopped him from working his construction day job, coaching his son’s little league games or popping up to play a loud, wild and rowdy show from time to time.

A separate donation page has been set up for fans wanting to donate directly to the memorial life fund for Presley via youcaring.com.

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