LaDonna Ariana Renner-Gurley

LaDonna “Ariana” Renner-Gurley, 60, of Ramona, passed away December 11, 2011.

"With the saints give rest, oh Christ, to the soul of your servant,
where sickness and sorrow are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting."

Blessed wife, loving mother, and beloved grandmother, and best friend, Ariana was finally welcomed home with Jesus on a beautiful Sunday evening. She was surrounded by those nearest and dearest to her heart.

Born in Florence, Italy, Ariana was the daughter of LaDonna Ariana Gandi Renner and Donald A. Renner, both whom preceded her. Ariana's sisters, Nancy and JoAnne, will also be in Heaven to greet her. Sibling of four, she was lovingly known as "musina" (little mouse) as a child, petite Ariana was often found in the pantry eating bits of cheese. Married to John T. Gurley for 24 years, she was able to raise her two sons, Mikal and Matthew; she resided in Oceanside, CA and before settling in the small town of Ramona.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Fr. John Gurley, sons Mikal (and his wife, Melissa) of Michigan, and Matthew (as well as his wife, Melissa) of Ramona, CA, and foster daughter, Vanya Smith. Her younger brother, Don Renner, of Virginia. Grandchildren are Annabelle, Gabriel, and Danielle Renner, all of Ramona, CA.

Ariana adored children and worked the education field both as an assistant teacher, at James Dukes Elementary, as well as assisting kids with art and transportation at the Ramona Boys & Girls Club.

A viewing will be held on Monday, December 19, 2011 from 10am – 11am at the Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary Chapel in Ramona, funeral service to follow, in the chapel, at 11am. Burial will be immediately after at Nuevo Memory Gardens in Ramona.

Memorial contributions are welcome and can be sent to the Boys & Girls Club of America: http://bgca.org/

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

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