Gregory Scott Sabala, age 59, passed away on August 5, 2023. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andy Griess officiating. Cremation will follow services. A viewing will be held one hour prior to funeral services at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Greg’s honor be made in care of his family to be designated at a later time. Online condolences may be made by viewing Greg’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Greg was born on August 4, 1964, to Virginia (Orozco) Bales and Frank Sabala Jr. in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He was raised by his mother and stepfather Richard Bales. After Greg graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1983, he went on to join the Marines and was on active duty for four years. During this time, he went on tours in German and Scottland. After his time in the Marines, he joined the Army National Guard in 1987. He then served for 20 more years and won soldier of the year. Greg attended UNL for a short period where he pursued his passion for boxing and trained for the Olympics during his twenties. He married Agnes Suazo in 1992. Later they welcomed their two daughters, Sophia and Olivia.
Greg was known for his contagious smoke and ability to light up a room with his presence. He was able to make you laugh with his sarcasm and would always find a way to give you a hard time. He was a loving father and a devoted friend. He found the most joy from spending time with his family and loved ones. He appreciated every moment he had with his girls and would always say they were his happy place. Greg loved sports and was a loyal Kansas City Chiefs and Nebraska Cornhusker fan. Greg also loved his red Corvette, cooking Mexican food, watching movies, listening to music, and making new friends.
Greg is survived by his two daughters, Sophia and Olivia Sabala, his mother and father, Virginia, and Richard Bales, his three sisters, Cindy and Sam Campos, Mari and Mike Greco, and Lisa, Becker, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by father, Frank Sabala Jr., paternal grandparents, Frank Sabala Sr. and Jessie Alonzo, maternal grandparents, Joseph Orozco and Angeline Correa, great uncle, Angel Orozco, uncles, Mike and Rudy Orozco, Joe and Anthony Sabala, and brother in laws, David Martinez, and Greg Becker.
In honor of Greg, he would want us to remember all the good times we shared together. He would ask you to hug your loved ones tight and pour a cold one out for him.