Merle LeRoy Gilmour, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Henry Mayo Hospital in Santa Clarita, CA. He was born June 20, 1922 in Burbank, CA.

Red was a resident of Castaic, CA for 92 years. A rancher all his life, he always had a small herd of cattle to watch over. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Village Church. He and his wife enjoyed traveling all over the United States during their sixties. He was a man of honor, a devoted husband, and father.

He is survived by his extended family: his step-son David McCoy Family: 1 granddaughter, 3 grandsons, 3 great-granddaughters; his sister Mary Jane Philips Family: 1 nephew and family, 1 niece and family; his sister Gloria Allen Family: 1 nephew, 2 great-grand nieces and families.

A viewing will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, 23287 N. Sierra Hwy, Newhall, CA 91321. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Eternal Valley.