David Nunez, 85, of Beaumont, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on July 2, 1930, in Beaumont, to Maria Arroyo Nunez and Cruz Nunez, and was a lifelong resident of the area.

David was a graduate of St. Anthony High School in Beaumont in 1950. He went on to serve in the United States Army for two years. David worked for thirty-eight years, before his retirement, as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to so many people. He will be deeply missed.

David is survived by his wife, Yolanda Nunez; son, Raymond Nunez and his wife, Liz, all of Beaumont; daughters, Christine Nunez, also of Beaumont; and Patricia Nunez Wong and her husband, Jose, of Port Arthur; grandchildren, David Joseph Luquette; Natalia Leija and her husband, Arturo; Jose Cruz Wong; Miranda Looney and her husband, James; and Raymond Nunez, II; and great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Leija and Natalee Leija.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sisters.

A Rosary will be recited for Mr. Nunez at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2016, with a gathering of his family and friends to follow, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2016, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.