Diana Elizabeth Gaona Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Diana Elizabeth Gaona of Russell, Kansas, whose life came to an end on July 28, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Diana Elizabeth Gaona to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Helwig and Elizabeth Helwig (Block); her siblings, Clarence Helwig, Evelyn Hamman, Violet Maxwell, Deloris Wieger and Esther Loterbauer; and also Don Helwig.

She is survived by: her sons, Jeff Gaona (Tonya) of Wichita and Chad Gaona of Edmond, OK; her sister Gladys Grubbs of Scottsdale, AZ; and her granddaughter Ava Gaona of Wichita.

Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in Hays.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hays Memorial Chapel

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