Celestino Gaona

Mr. Celestino Gaona, age 72 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

Mr. Gaona was born on July 28, 1953, in Guerrero, MX. to the late Epifanio Gaona and Dolores Vasquez. He lived in Willacoochee, Ga. and was a member of Alpha Y Omega Church. Mr. Gaona worked at Fleetwood Homes and enjoyed reading, fishing, going to yard sales, listening to music, and working on vehicles. Along with his parents, Mr. Gaona was preceded in death by his sister, Delfa Gaona and 3 brothers, Apolinar Gaona, Atanacio Gaona, and Catalino Gaona.

Survivors include: Wife: Fidelia Gaona of Willacoochee, Ga. 

5 Sons: Oscar Gaona and wife Yesenia of Douglas, Ga.

                 Daniel Gaona and wife Gabby of Douglas, Ga.

                 Celestino Gaona, Jr. of Douglas, Ga.

                 David Gaona and wife Guadalupe of Douglas, Ga.

                 Jacob Gaona of Willacoochee, Ga. 

2 Daughters: Stephanie Gaona De-Los-Santos and husband Raul of Douglas, Ga.

                          Melanie Gaona of Willacoochee, Ga. 

2 Brothers: Florencio Gaona and wife Bridgette of Willacoochee, Ga.

                       Alejandro Gaona and wife Fidelia of Greensboro, N.C. 

2 Sisters: Juana Sanchez and husband Jose of Teague, Tx.

                     Asuncion Toledo and husband Homberto of Guerrero, Mx. 

14 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. 

Funeral services for Mr. Gaona were held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Alpha-Y-Omega Church in Willacoochee, Ga. at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Victoria Rigoberto officiating. The interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers included: Sons and Son-in-Law.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.