Aurelio "Willie" Nunez
Newton - Aurelio "Willie"
Nunez 96, died Sunday October 31, 2021 at his Newton residence. He
was born October 14, 1925 in Newton, Kansas to Jesus and Ventura
"Terrones" Nunez. On July 6, 1949 he married Jovita "Jo"
Hernandez at Newton, Kansas. They shared 64 years together and she
preceded him in death on April 2, 2011.
Willie was a lifelong active member of
the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton. He was also a
member of Knights of Columbus. Traveling was an enjoyable time for
Willie. He especially enjoyed traveling in Mexico. He promised each
grandkid to take them on a trip when they turned 10 years old and
many fond memories of these trips were made through the years.
With time and patience Willie could
repair anything. He ran Nunez repair in Newton for many years before
his retirement. Willie made lifelong friends with many of his
customers caring for their routine home maintenance and repairs.
He is survived by his daughters Rita
(Ben) Large; Maryann Locken; sons Phillip (Kitty) Nunez and Aurelio
"Willie" (Kennan) Nunez Jr. He is also survived by his
sister Frances Gomez and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren which he adored.
Willie is preceded in death by his
parents, wife, one brother Max and two sisters Vita Sanchez and
Isabel Alanzo.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m.,
Monday November 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with
The Reverend Jorge Lopez, celebrant. Recitation of the Holy Rosary
will precede the Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Private family
inurnment will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Newton.
Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church or Good Shepherd Hospice and may be left
with Petersen Funeral Home
