Marcus Albert Gaan

Marcus Albert Gaan passed away on October 20, 2026, at the age of 90. Marcus was born in China on April 20, 1936, to the late Elvie Lopes and Alberto Gaan and he left for the United States at the age of 20.

Marcus proudly serviced in the U.S. Army as a Medic and Assistant to the General. He attended Dartmouth Business School and retired from Pan Am Airlines, based in Seattle, WA. Afterwards, he started his own airport export shipping company, Golden Globe Transport in Seattle. WA. Outside of his career, Marcus enjoyed golf, cards, travel and cruises with family.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sally Gaan; his sons, Peter (Lisa) and Kenny (Tracey); grandchildren, Marc, Mathew, Lindsey, Max and Brittany; great-granddaughter, Avery Marie; and his brothers, Lenny, Albert, Tony and Richard. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marie and his parents, Elvie Lopes and Alberto Gaan.

The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of the Valley. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley.

Marcus will be laid to rest at Valley of the Sun Cemetery with services will be held at a later date. ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎