Gayle Bueno

Gayle Bueno passed away May 29, 2025.  She was born on December 2, 1935, in Long Beach, California to John King Earley and Alice Willena Clark.

Before moving to Napa, Gayle grew up on the sunny beaches of Southern California.  She graduated from Napa High School.

After high school she met and married the love of her life Fidel Bueno Sr. (predeceased).  She was Stepmother to all 7 of Fidel’s children Elvalee (Steve Barragan both predeceased), Fidel Bueno Jr., Gloria Haley (predeceased), Steven Bueno (Judith), Susan (Ernesto) Falcon, Henry Bueno, (Lisa), Anthony Bueno (predeceased), Damon “Marty” (Kelly) Schumann and Elvis (Emily) Schumann.  She was adopted mother to Michael Thomas Bueno, along with having many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.

She loved everything to do with family, especially cooking, gardening and camping at Russian River with the Bueno Family and Friends.

She spent the past 9½ years at Piners Nursing home. We can’t thank the staff enough for the care, friendship and love they gave her.  We would also like to thank Kaiser’s Dr. Mason and G.N.P. Trego for their patience and care over the years, and lastly Collabria of Napa for their special hospice care in her final days.  In honoring Gayle's request there will be no funeral service.  Internment is private.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Piners Nursing home 1800 Pueblo Avenue, Napa, CA, 94558

Gayle will be missed by all who knew and loved her, she is gone but will never be forgotten.

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