February 12, 1940 – November 21, 2021
Gary Dennis Mauger, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the oldest of two children born to Henry (Harry) and Dorothy Mauger on February 12, 1940 in Queens, New York, thereafter growing up in Levittown, Long Island.
Gary left home at the age of 17 to join the U.S. Air Force at Nellis AFB. He served honorably for five years after which he joined Teamsters Local #14. Gary remained with the Teamsters for nearly 48 years in several capacities and eventually retired after serving for 12 years as the Secretary/Treasurer of Local #14.
Gary was an avid sports fan claiming the L.A. Dodgers and L.A. Rams as his favorite teams. He played offensive lineman (#54) for Levittown Memorial High School. Gary’s love and commitment for sports was so great he spent 20 years in Clark County as umpire and referee for Little League baseball, Pop Warner football, as well as high school baseball and basketball.
Gary was loved by all who knew him for his kindness, generosity, patience and sense of fairness. From his online guestbook, friends and fellow Teamsters shared their memories and condolences:
“Gary, my dear friend, I was one of his shop stewards. He was the world to me. I spoke with him at least once a month; when I got the call I was heartbroken. Gary, you fought a good fight, my friend, I love you.” — Beverly Walton
“Gary was our local 14 representative. We seldom were one the same page but we always agreed to respect each other. Gary had strong convictions and would go the extra mile to help his team succeed. I wish his family all the best. Cherish all the great memories.” —Jamie Costello
“Esperanza, I was sad to hear of Gary’s passing. I remember him and you fondly from our days with the Teamsters. My sympathy to you and your family.” — Suze Thomas Davis
“Gary was a gracious man. He provided the hall for my daughter’s sweet sixteen party. This has been a memory I’ve visited over the past 15 years with thankfulness. He was so loved by Charlene my friend and co worker from the salon. I pray for love and peace at this hard time.” — Heather Martell
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Donna Williams. He is survived by his devoted wife of 29 years, Esperanza, his sister, Gail DiPietro, children, Gary Jr, Michael (Janet), Charlene, Mark (Wendalynn), Meaghan, Morgan and step-daughter Guadalupe Ramirez, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 6 nephews and nieces.
Services were held Dec. 11 at LDS Chapel in Las Vegas, NV. Graveside services with full military honors were held Dec. 13 at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 5485 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89142, in memory of Gary Mauger.
To share a memory or send condolences, visit obituaries.reviewjournal.com/obituary/gary-mauger-sr-1083882968 . His obituary was originally published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Nov. 28, 2021.
This story originally appeared in the Jan./Feb./Mar. 2022 issue of Exhibit City News, p. 69. For original layout, visit https://issuu.com/exhibitcitynews/docs/ecn_q1_2022.
