Leigh J. Nunez, daughter of Raymond and Beatrice Neary, was born in Muscatine, Iowa on June 29, 1944.
She went home to Heaven on Sept. 1, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Cory, sister Mary Kaye and brother Patrick.
Leigh is survived by Eddie Nunez, her husband of 48 years, son Sean and daughter Kristi, daughter-in-law Stacey Nunez, son-in-law Jason Rosselot; grandchildren, Walker and Cooper Nunez, Aidan, Ethan and Liam Rosselot, siblings Susan and Scott MacDonald, Linda and Ron Neary-Ross, Kathleen and Larry Kopjak, Robyn and Del Stroft, Dr. Michael and Jane Siemens-Neary, Daniel and Shirley Neary, Peg and Tom Johnson, Jean and Denny Reavis, Chris and Bruce Regnitz and many beloved relatives and friends.
Leigh was a Godly woman who loved the Lord; a gentle spirit whose mission in life was to serve and care for others. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and taught 4th grade for 22 years and touched countless lives in many ways. She and Eddie shared a beautiful life traveling the world with their kids. Leigh was a shining light to everyone, especially her 6 grandchildren who loved and adored her. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A mass will be held held for the soul of Leigh Nunez on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at 9 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Superior.