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Robert Lee Nuñez

Robert Lee Nuñez

All who served valiantly that men might be free. Toll of bells drums slow beat – silence fall in every street.  In each heart swells the plea; keeps us safe, but keeps us free! An American hero, Robert Lee Nuñez, 69, a Vietnam veteran and lifelong resident of Marfa, surrounded by his loving family and the overwhelming patriotic pride of all his fellow Americans, closed his eyes to his earthly home and opened his eyes to a Heavenly flag waving homecoming on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

He was born in Marfa on August 17, 1947 to Juan M. and Genoveva Nuñez. Robert was a self-employed master electrician, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, Marine and a true American patriot.

During the Vietnam War, Robert, as well as many brave men, answered the call for their nation. Robert joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly. Upon being wounded, he was awarded the Purple Heart medal in honor of his sacrifice of his life and well being for his heroic service to the United States of America.

Being the life of any party, Robert enjoyed barbequing with his family, spending time with his grandchildren and enjoying life.

He is survived by his wife, Linda V. Nuñez of Marfa; a son, Robert Lee Nuñez Jr.; a stepdaughter, Lori A. Flores; a stepson, Rico V. Roman; grandchildren, Timothy Paul Flores, Kaci Lee Flores, Ava Lola Flores, Robert Lee Nuñez lll, and Lorina Roman; sisters, Helen Calderon and Josie Madrid; brothers, Juan Nuñez Jr., Frank Nuñez, and Mike Nuñez; several nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Jaime Peña-Alfaro, Pete Leos, Steve Hall, Ernest Salgado, Israel Martinez, Tony Calderon, and Manuel Rodriguez.

Rosary and Mass of Christian burial were the morning of Wednesday, September 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marfa with Father Esteban Sescon officiating. Burial, with full military honors, was in Merced Cemetery.

The following poem was written by Robert’s grandson Timothy when he was in second grade to honor his grandfather:

Robert,

Flags today in tribute wave for those loyal ones who gave of their hopes their might for a cause they knew was right. Morning bells sound their call. Pause and say a prayer for all, all who served valiantly that men might be free. Toll of bells drums slow beat – silence fall in every street. In each heart swells the plea; keeps us safe, but keeps us free!

Semper Fidelis

Love,

Timothy – 2nd Grade

Semper Fi, Marine, and

God bless!

The Nuñez family has entrusted Alpine Memorial Funeral Home with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com.


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