Ralph Gauna

Ralph Gauna, age 65, of Adrian, MI, passed away, April 24, 2022, at home with his family. He was born February 24, 1957, in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Jose & Francisca (Espinoza) Gauna. On June 6, 1976, he married Diane (Trevino) Gauna, she preceded him in death on May 17, 2021.  Ralph loved his family and spending time with them. He also enjoyed going fishing, camping, having cook outs with a nice cold beer and country cruising.  He is survived by his children, Christal Gauna, Lucas Gauna, Nastassia Gauna, Abel Gauna and Gino Gauna; his mother, Francisca Gauna; eleven grandchildren, Romualdo "Joe", Analysia, A'nyah, Rozell, Dario, Justine, Jaelynn, Jayleana, Maiiya, Marvel and Maloni; one expected grandson; seven great grandchildren; one expected great grandchild; his siblings, Vito Gauna, Domingo (Amelia) Gauna, Chrisanda Gauna, Yolanda Gauna and Rebecca Gauna; and many nieces, nephews & cousins.  In addition to his wife Diane Gauna; Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Jose Gauna Jr.; one brother, Robert Gauna; and his grandparents, Jose Sr. & Alejandra Gauna.  Viewing & Visitation will be on Friday, April 29, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. A Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM also on Friday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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