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Marc A. Puga, 55

Marc Anthony Puga, 55, of Hayden, Idaho, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Marc was born on Jan. 16, 1963, in Fresno, Calif. to Pete Puga Sr. and Mary Louise (Yracheta) Dorn. Marc grew up in Fresno and San Jose, Calif. and attended San Jose High School. He moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1993.

Marc married Holly A. Frady on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Spokane, Wash. He was a hairdresser and spent many years in the car business where he was well known as the “Auto Sales Professional.”

Marc was a very giving and compassionate person who would give you the shirt off his back. “Oh sure,” was often heard. His hobbies and interests included fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, music, dancing and loving on his family. He was a God-loving man.

Survivors include his wife, Holly of Hayden; ex-wife, Justine Baxter; sons, Marc Estrada of Calif. and Tristan Puga of Coeur d’Alene; daughter, Cierra of N.D.; step-daughter, Crysta Thomas of Spokane; brothers, Pete Puga, Jr. of Coeur d’Alene and Rob Dorn of Calif.; sister, Cherilyn Towne of Post Falls, Idaho and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Marc so loved his grandchildren: Tristan Jr., Zariya, Zayne, Everly Grace, Jayden, Naomie and Malachi.

A life celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Rd, Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, with a reception to follow.

Yates Funeral Home is entrusted with final arrangements. Please visit Marc’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.