"The best Grammpa a girl could ever ask for ?? Oh how I miss you, but knowing you are in heaven with gramma where you have wanted to be for the last 7 years makes it SLIGHTLY easier?. "
In loving memory of
Gilbert Joseph Arena
March 24, 1930 - April 13, 2024
Gilbert Joseph Arena, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 13, 2024, at New Bethany Skilled Nursing in Los Banos, California.
Gil was born March 24, 1930, in Racine, Wisconsin. He married Jeannie Arena on October 16, 1948, and in 1953 he moved his family to Van Nuys, California. He worked a number of jobs until he found work as an electrician and eventually owning his own electric contracting company.
Gil love horses and roping and living in the country. In 1980 he and his wife moved from Agoura California to the small town of Dos Palos, California. He instantly fell in love with the small town and the people who lived there. They joined the Catholic Church and became friends with many fine people. Gil had an uncanny ability to connect with people with his friendly personality. Gil lived a full and colorful life. Gil is survived by his 2 sons, Darrell and Mike Arena, 6 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on May 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dos Palos. The Rosary will start at 10:00 AM with the Funeral Mass to follow, ceremony at the cemetery and celebration of life with lunch at Sacred Heart Hall.