Former Malibu resident Dylan Gil-Gomez passed away on Dec. 23, 2015 in San Francisco — the city in which he had resided for the past three years.
Gil-Gomez was born in Malibu and grew up locally. He attended Point Dume Marine Science Elementary, graduated from Malibu High School, and then studied at UC Santa Cruz and San Francisco State University.
“Like a true native, [he] loved the ocean and the mountains and the animals that share this beautiful place with us,” a loved one said.
Gil-Gomez was a musician, designer and craftsman in his spare time.
“Our love for him knew no limits and he responded in kind,” a loved one said. “His early death leaves a gaping hole in our very center. We wish to extend our gratitude to all our friends and acquaintances in the community who have reached out to us. We realize this is a difficult thing to do at this most terrible time, and our resolve to overcome this tragedy is strengthened by your love and support.”
A memorial service is being planned for this spring.