Gladys Marie Nunez, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at her home in St. Bernard, LA at the age of 74. Loving mother of Wade J. Nunez and his wife, Penny; and their children and grandchild, Whitney Asevado, Nikki Nunez, Kennedi Nunez, and Owen Asevado; Tracie Nunez Downey and her children, Shannon Downey and Sarah Downey, and the late Kenneth C. Nunez, Jr. and his surviving children and grandchildren, Casey Thonn, Preston Nunez, Austin Nunez, Blake Thonn, Colin Thonn, Jaxson Thonn, and Maya Nunez. Also survived by her very close and loving friend, Faye Blanchard, and a very large loving family which includes numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Gladys was a devoted caregiver to her family and friends throughout her life. She loved to bless people with her cooking and was a proud lifelong resident of St. Bernard, LA. Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend a mass of christian burial at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Interment followed in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Mr. Nunez to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com
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