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06/26/1957
10/12/2014
Devoted father and friend
LCpl. Gary Dean Latta, 57, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, at his home in Bakersfield, CA, with his daughter, Brandi Latta, by his side.
Gary was born on June 26, 1957, in Rapid City, SD. He graduated from Cupertino High School and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1976. He retired in 1978 and moved to Bakersfield, CA, where he became very involved at McKee Road Baptist Church. He was known for his generosity and his love of people.
Gary is survived by his daughter, Brandi Latta and her mother, Barb Mooney; his mom and stepdad, JoAnn and Bruce Martin; siblings Bonnie Vakulich, Karen Zebell, Johnny Latta, Kelvin Latta, and Lori Martin; and many, many friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 19, from 1-5p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary; service will be at 10 a.m. October 20, Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary.
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