Gloria Diane Gaona
August 3rd, 1953 - February 13th, 2023
Our family is deeply saddened to announce Gloria Diane "Kiki" Gaona, 69, of
Highland, CA passed away peacefully on the morning of February 13, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our Gloria will be dearly missed and always remembered fondly and with lots of love and many smiles.
Glorias career was spent working for the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services and retired after 36 years of service as well as time spent working in the Loma Linda Behavioral Help Department in Loma Linda, CA. Her dedication to assisting those in need continued and resulted in the Nonprofit Organization, The Seeds of Hope Outreach well over 10 years ago. Her service was spent serving within the community of Colton, CA. However, she would help anyone she could. She devoted her time throughout the year by raising funds for families in need through her annual 4th of July Fireworks stand as well as her annual Christmas Toy Drive with Leno's Rico's Tacos in Colton, CA, and alongside many other donors and volunteers throughout the years. Gloria was predeceased by her husband Richard Gaona, Sr., her oldest son Richard Gaona Jr., and grandbabies, (twins) Anthony & Brian Gaona, Fabian Anthony Gaona, and (twins) Amiah &; Lilah Gaona.
She is survived by her son, Steven Gaona (wife, Iris) of Victorville, CA, sister Linda Alvarado of Los Angeles, CA, Sonia Dominguez of Granada Hills, CA, and her brother Rudy Dominguez of Highland, CA. Gloria is also survived by her many Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren whom she cherished and loved dearly. Granddaughter Monique Diane Gaona (Great Grandchildren Jayson, Adrian, and Bella) Grandson Richard P. Gaona (Great Grand-children Catalea, Mateo, Ryder, and Raider) Grandson Fernando Gaona (Great Grand-children Lola and Jeremiah) Grandson Giovanni, Etienne, and Granddaughters Alexis, Olivia, and Vivienne Gaona
A Memorial Service will be held at Echo's of Love Ministry
710 W C St, Colton, CA 92324.
March 3, 2023, between 2 pm -5 pm
