Maxwell Gregory Gabriel was a deeply loved son, brother, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, and friend who lit up the room, made smartass comments, wrote beautifully, thought deeply, and loved all his people back. Max left us on a February evening at midnight his local time in Boulder, CO while travelling home from work. Sadly he caused a head-on accident that left him with a traumatic and fatal brain injury.

His life was energized by music, which drove him to study sound engineering at the University of Colorado, and made him a source of musical influence with everyone he knew. Not all of his suggestions were taken; many friends were concerned by his apprecation of 21 Pilots (they were from his hometown). He was dedicated to the love of his life, Lana, with whom he shared a home in Lafayette, and where he also raised his cat Tater. He was a culinary artist, having gained and applied his skills at the Kitchen, and Gemini in Boulder with dedication; and within which many of his friends were made. He liked to cook, but was a perfectionist who always thought he didn't do the recipe justice, while those eating would swoon over how great it tasted.

He was originally from Westerville, OH. He was 25 years old, and is survived in his immediate family by his mother & father, Meredith & Jeff, sister Lily, and brother Gus, among too many other heartbroken family members to name. He will be missed deeply forever. We love you Max.