Wayne Thomas Gonyea's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska

Wayne Thomas Gonyea

August 2, 1943 - February 9, 2026 (82 years old)

Omaha, Nebraska

Wayne Thomas Gonyea's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska

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John A. Gentleman Mortuaries & Crematory

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Wayne Thomas Gonyea

August 2, 1943 - February 9, 2026 (82 years old)

Omaha, Nebraska

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It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wayne Thomas Gonyea (Omaha, Nebraska), who passed away at the age of 82, on February 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Thomas Gonyea to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Frederick Gonyea and Muriel Sleeper Gonyea; his stepmother Grace Aiken Gonyea; and his siblings, Joseph Francis Gonyea, James Gonyea (Jimmy), Willard "Billy" Severance, Carlton "Shorty" Severance and Joanna Caroline Berg.

He is survived by: his grandchildren, Alexis DuRee (Dalton), Wayne Anthony III Gonyea (Kiley), Garrett Michael Streeks, John Svoboda, Clara Jo Hetherington, Mattison Tinant (Turner), Katie Summers (Henry), Joshua Jorgensen, Emma Hetherington, Justin Jorgensen and Noah Gonyea; his great grandchildren, Donna Diane DuRee, John Henry Summers and Francis Joseph Summers; his children, Angela Jorgensen (Jon), Wayne Jr. Gonyea (Wende), Tammy Hetherington (Mike) and Joseph Gonyea (Rebecca); his stepchildren, Brian Svoboda (Sheila), Wendy Svoboda and Aaron Svoboda (Brittany); and his sisters, Judy Effie Clayton and Bunny Gonyea.

In memory of Wayne Gonyea, memorials may be made to: Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home, 12505 S 40th Street.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries & Crematory



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