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Louis Gauna Obituary

Louis R. Gauna, 85, of Platteville, passed away April 26. Louis was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and graduated from high school at St. Gertrude High School in Mora, New Mexico, in 1954. Louis then went into the service in 1956, serving four years in the Navy on the U.S.S Hornet as the supply officer.
Louis held various jobs throughout his career, but he finished out his career serving 30 years with the state of Colorado retiring in October, 1994.
Louis was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Platteville and was a past member of St. William Catholic Church in Fort Lupton. He was also a member of St. Francis Newman Center in Silver City, New Mexico, and a past member of Fort Lupton Knights of Columbus.
Louis was fortunate to travel after retirement, enjoyed fishing, dancing, getting together with friends and spending time with family.
Survivors are his second wife, Gloria (Claxton) of Platteville; daughters, Brenda Peters, of Fort Lupton, Benita Gauna of Thornton, and Elizabeth (John) Gauna-Giacomini, of Independence, Minnesota; sisters, Gloria Martinez (Cipriano) of Longmont, and Pricilla Martinez, of Commerce City; four grandchildren; 11 grea- grandchildren and serval nieces and nephews. His first wife of 50 years, Gloria F. Gauna; his mother and father, Toni and Frank Gauna; and brothers William and Felix Gauna preceded him in death.
Memorial mass will be hat noon Thursday, May 2, at St. William Catholic Church, 1025 Fulton Ave., Fort Lupton.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Published by Commerce City Sentinel Express from May 7 to Jun. 6, 2019.
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My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Louis. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure when it fills your heart with love and brings you joy. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life on earth at John 6:40.

VG

May 29, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the Gauna family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
Psalms 145:18,19

Your neighbor..

May 13, 2019

We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of your Louis. Our sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm".
(2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

Carson Family

May 6, 2019

So sorry for your loss of your loved one. May you gain comfort from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time.

P M Williams

May 4, 2019

My husband and I extend our sincerest condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one.May you all take comfort in God's promises at - John 6:40 Robinson family

May 4, 2019

I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Louis. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time. (Psalm 91:11)

M C

May 4, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. May you all have much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy

Brewer's

May 4, 2019

May the Most High God strength your family during this difficult times of sorrow .Please find comfort in Psalms 145:18,19 promise that "he is near to all those calling on him.

Philadelphia

May 4, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2.

May 4, 2019

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the love and support of family and friends carry you through your grief, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)

May 4, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Gauna. May you treasure the memories of him as you await the time when you will see him again. (1Thess. 4:14)

AB

May 4, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences.You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you share. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 .

M C

May 4, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"

May 4, 2019

May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.

May 4, 2019

I am sorry for your families' loss. Please accept my condolences. I hope the passage at James 1:13 is a comfort to you.
Maureen

May 3, 2019

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