Ruben Lara Nunez

Ruben Lara Nunez, 83 years old, a proud Vietnam War Veteran, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Midland, Texas after a long battle with fibrosis of the lungs, which he fought to the end. He passed at home; the way he wanted to. Ruben was born in Marfa, Texas to Calistro and Lupe Nunez.

Ruben joined the army on December 3, 1964. He served until being honorably discharged on December 2, 1967.

He was the oldest “Big Brother”, survived by three brothers: Oscar, Calistro Jr., and Ramon and three sisters: Lorina, Socorro, and Viola (who he loved), his son James I. Nunez, and grandson James Ruben Nunez and bonus granddaughter Meranda Robles Carrasco (who he cared deeply for).

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Pearl Nunez and his parents Calistro and Lupe Nunez.

He enjoyed golfing and was a gun enthusiast. He loved watching old Clint Eastwood and Western movies. He was a member of Mid-Cities Church.

Due to Agent Orange exposure from the Vietnam War, the last 10 years he spent fighting off an awful lung disease, fibrosis, he was finally promoted up to be with the Lord Jesus and in no more suffering. (Amen to that)

Pearl Nunez, 4/2/1947 – 1/9/2021 and Ruben Nunez, 3/4/1941 – 1/6/2025

Celebration of life for both Pearl Nunez and Ruben Nunez will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Christ Church Anglican, 5501 N Midkiff Road in Midland.

Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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