Donna Marie Gaytan (Nee: Ciano)
August 6, 1963 ~ March 5, 2025
Born in:
Bellmawr, NJ
Resided in:
New Braunfels, TX
Donna Marie Gaytan, (nee Ciano) age 61, of New Braunfels passed away on March 5, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellmawr, NJ on Aug 6, 1963, and has called New Braunfels, Texas her home since 1981.
Donna is survived by her constant companion, Alfred Torres; her 3 daughters, Petra Gaytan, Monica Campbell and Angela Gaytan and 8 grandchildren, Hailey, Lucas, Leah, Jordan, McKenzie, Gavin, Cyrus, Hazely who were her world. Donna is also survived by her 3 remaining siblings, sister, Joann Broughton (Brink), brother, Joseph Ciano (Betsy) and Kevin Ciano (Minda); stepmother, Bonnie Ciano and many nieces, nephews, New Jersey family and many friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Ciano; sister, Barbara Newbury, and brother, Justin Ciano.
Donna adored her Grand babies and if you knew Donna, she loved to spoil them rotten and play with them for hours. She loved to cook for an army and her family loved her meatballs, no one will ever be able to make a meatball like hers! She loved her garden and had the greenest thumb ever; we could give her a dead plant and she would bring it back to life. She was a very strong woman who worked hard for everything she had. She always knew what to say to make her daughters feel better in a time of need and she gave the best advice. She was a lifelong friend to so many people. She will forever be remembered, never forgotten and dearly missed.
A memorial service for Donna will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel.
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Memorial Service: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:00 am
Room: Chapel
Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1254 Business 35 N.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-624-0500
https://www.luxfhcares.com/
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May you find the peace you deserve in heaven, may you re-unite with Mom and Dad, Pop and Nan, Barbie and Justin, may you always know the love you provided on earth will never be forgotten. Love your little brother Joey
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To our dear cousins,
We are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
We always enjoyed her visits when she came to New Jersey. She always made time to visit us and loved talking about old times while eating Bill’s pepper and eggs sandwiches!
We know she has found peace in heaven with her grandparents, parents , sister and brother. We will miss you , Donna!
With love, cousins Bill and Sandy Falcone
My condolences to you and yours family praying for peace and comfort.
My sincere condolences to the Ciano family. My memories of Donna go way back and I’m pretty sure she could handle a mini bike much better than me! IYKYK. To my dear friend JoAnn, my heart especially hurts for you. XOXO
So sorry to hear this. She was a really fun person. So glad I got to meet Barbara’s family. Prayers for Donna’s family🙏❤️
My Condolences to her family, her daughters who were her pride and joy. Thank you, for being such a dear friend to have had when both our girls were growing up. May you RIP 🙏🏼
God Bless her and keep her with her Mom, Dad and family in heaven! Another angel has joined all her loved ones, waiting for her in heaven🙏🙏
She will be missed
The Besso Family send their condolences.
Can still picture the whole crew swimming in the backyard pool and sunbathing on our towels on the front concrete walk. Sweet memories.
So sorry for your loss.