Simone D. (Loew) & Refugio E. Nuñez-Peña entered into the arms of a loving Savior on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 following an auto accident in Fulton County, Ohio. They are the parents of Isabel M., Erik L and Selia E Nuñez all of Plymouth.
Simone Dorothea Nuñez, 42, was born in Dettelbach, Bavaria, Germany on December 14, 1976, the daughter of Joachim O. and Roswitha B. (Ruettger) Loew, who reside in Plymouth. At the age of six the family immigrated to Canada and there, she graduated from St. David Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo, Ontario. In 1994 they moved to the United States and she then received her Associates Degree from Ancilla College, a Bachelor of Science and MBA were attained at Bethel College. For the past five years she has been a quality engineer for Zimmer Biomet of Warsaw and holds many certifications. Refugio Elisandro Nuñez-Peña, 39, was born in Tiquicheo, Michoacan, Mexico on May 4, 1980, the son of Teofilo Nuñez of Texas and Emiliana Peña of Elkhart. He received his education in South Bend. He has served as a shipping manager for Southwire in Bremen for the past 10 years. He was known to many as simply “Alexâ€.
They were united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony on October 6, 2001 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth where they remained as a family practicing their faith. Refugio was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1975 and Simone with the ladies Bible study group. Family was everything to them and they enjoyed life together. They have traveled across the globe and have shared many camping trips as a family. On Memorial Day, they were returning from one of many camping trips, this one to the Canadian Niagara Falls. Refugio loved fishing at local lakes, cooking, visiting the shooting range and following various sports. Nothing in life was too challenging for Simone. She enjoyed biking and hiking, cooking, and being a mother. Together they found themselves coaching and supporting their children’s years of soccer play. In addition to their children and parents, they are survived by Simone’s brother Christian E. (Jeri-Lynn) Loew and Refugio’s siblings; Maria (Dion) Ramirez, Marlen Castañeda, Wendy Castañeda, and Zuleima (Jorge) Colón. Many other loving family members survive throughout Germany and Texas. A sister Analu “Lulu†Nuñez preceded in death.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7th from 3 – 8 p.m. in the PLYMOUTH WESLEYAN CHURCH, 11203 S. Michigan St., Plymouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8th in ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth with Pastor Fr. John Korcsmar CSC and Fr. Craig Borchard officiating.
Burial will immediately follow in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. A reception will then be held in the St. Michael School Cafeteria.
The family is requesting in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to a Ronald McDonald House of your choice as they help so many families in need of a secure and close place to stay or to St. Michael Parish 612 N. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
Hugh , Jill, Emma & Sean Janda says
Those we love don’t go away….they walk beside us everyday. You are all in our hearts & prayers during this difficult time. We continually pray for peace and a speedy recovery for the rest of the family.
Aleczandra-Thomas-Marlene Dolan says
My deep, heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved ones. Our hearts were completely shattered when we learned of their passing. Simone and I had many fun conversations and outings together at St. Michael School where our own daughters were friends at. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers daily during this very trying time.
Ted says
We are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.†Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.â€
Ted says
We are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.†Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.â€
Mike and Judy Delp says
Hebrew 4:14-16
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our sorrows…. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and prayers for all find grace to help us in our time of need.
May God’s touch be evident today and in the days ahead. May He be real in an undeniable way to each of you. And may you as family and friends sense the deep assurance of mercy and grace that Christ offers each of us. May His strength be yours….
With love, understanding and continual prayers – Mike and Judy Delp and Family
Donna Taber Whitmer (St Michaels Parishioner) says
There are no words……prayers ðŸ™ðŸ™
Lisa Shaffer says
Dear Roswitha and Joachim,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Simone and I had connected again several years ago and shared some fond memories. Just the other day I was looking at some memorabilia from Ancilla and thought of how important you and Simone were in my career choice. I wish you and the children peace, love, faith and hope everyday.
With deepest sympathy, Lisa Shaffer
Kathryn Castle says
Roswitha and Joachim,
We are all terribly grief stricken and hold you and Simone and her family in our hearts. I will never forget our time together at Ancilla or Latonka Embroidery. She was an amazing ray of sunshine. Rely on your family, friends and faith and know that you are in my prayers.
Corky Polnaszek says
So sad to read about this, what a tragic loss for you to lose so many family members at one time. I will be saying prayers for you, I know the hurt and what’s its going to be like in the next year or so. Thinking of you during this time.
Wray Roccaforte says
Dear Roswitha and Joachim,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your family’s loss, truly an incomprehension.
It can be Faith, Hope and Love that sees us through the grief and despair that comes with tragedy.
“Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.” I pray that God will hold all of you, giving sustaining strength to get through this very difficult season.
Prayers and gentle hugs being sent to you all from the Land of Enchantment,
Wray A Nye Roccaforte, Zack and Shea
Suzanne m Gibson says
WE HERE AT THE VFW POST 1162 AUXILIARY
ARE HEART BROKEN TO HEAR OF YOUR FAMILIES LOSS
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL
AT THIS TIME OF SORROW
MAY GOD’S MANY BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALL
SUZANNE GIBSON
VFW POST 1162 AUXILIARY CHAPLAIN