Gavino Luna Jr.

Gavino was born on October 24, 1962 to Esther and Gavino Luna in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his wife Maria Gina Luna, sisters Helen Morales and Veronica Torres and brother Anthony Luna, nephews, nieces, and grand nephew and niece and godchildren. He was a husband, son, brother, uncle, grand uncle, God father, and colleague. He will be missed by many.

Gavino attended Protero and Loma schools in So. El Monte, St. Josephs Catholic school in Pomona and Epiphany in South El Monte. He graduated from EL Monte High School where he played football, wrestling, racket ball, and ran Track. He also played baseball from little league through pony league and pop warner football for the El Monte Jets, coached by his father. He was also a boy scout, under the direction of both parents who were den leaders.

After high school he studied photography at Rio Hondo College and took up the saxophone. He loved music and his interest in the saxophone was probably encouraged by his love for Earth Wind and Fire and the Commodores. A product of the 70s, one of his favorite disco songs was love disco style.

Gavino was an operations manager for logistics. He received many awards and recognitions for his safety records. He was a professional with a real concern for his staff and their safety. He instituted process and procedures to create efficiencies and safety.

Gavino was a sports fisherman, a love he picked up from his father. He loved both lake and ocean fishing. He made many trips to Cabo with his wife, where he would ocean fish for days. He spoke of how he would donate his catch of the day to local orphanages. He also shared his love of fishing with his nephews, nieces and godchildren. He was also an avid golfer.

Gavino was also a Dodger fan and shared his love of the game with his wife and family. He attended games with his wife and family, and never missed the annual family Dodger /Cubs rivalry game, sharing time and creating memories that will be kept forever in our hearts.

Gavino was a man of God. He carried his Catholic faith throughout his life. He attended mass regularly. In recent times, he attended mass with friend and neighbor, Mr. Garcia. They shared their faith and friendship weekly, ending with breakfast or coffee and doughnuts after mass.

Gavino could spark up a conversation with anyone and often did. He loved to laugh and often played pranks to get a good laugh, which sometimes would get him in trouble. He was loving, caring and giving of his time and heart. He loved his wife and family and was always supportive and reliable. He was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, grand uncle, God father, friend and colleague. He is loved and will be missed dearly.

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