Claude Cuniff
Claude “Pete” Cuniff, Jr., 91, of Winnie, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at The Arboretum of Winnie. He was born to Claude Clifton Cuniff, Sr. and Nancy Belle Young, on August 14, 1927, in Big Hill. Pete loved gardening and was an avid sports fan, especially the Rockets, Astros, and Cowboys. He loved meeting people and never met a stranger. Pete’s love of travel took him to all fifty states, as well as Canada and Mexico. He was an extremely devoted father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, La-Nell Cuniff, of Winnie; and his children: Troy Cuniff and his wife, Wanda, of Nacogdoches; Vicki Bauer and her husband, Tim, of Winnie; Lois Griffiths and her husband, Ian, of Lumberton; and Travis Cuniff, of Humble. Also, he is survived by his stepchildren: Sandra Chambers and her husband, Steve, of Montgomery; Tommy Tucker and his wife, Cathy, of Devers; Sally Shirley, of Bixby, Oklahoma; Jimmy Tucker and his wife, Maureen, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; Alan Tucker and his wife Anjolie, of California; his grandchildren, Joe Cuniff and his wife, Kelli; Claire Ripper and her husband, Eric; Lance Bauer and his wife, Lisa; Cody Bauer; Brooke Bozarth and her husband, Major Cooper Bozarth; Nicole Reck and her husband, Matt; Michelle Smalley and her husband, Harry; Amanda Nabors and her husband, Ernest; Robin Moore; Devin Cuniff; Laura Benoit and her husband, Glenn; and Heather Cuniff; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pete is preceded in death by his first wife, Molly Lee Barnett Cuniff; and nine brothers and sisters.
A gathering of Mr. Cuniff’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 120 West Pear Avenue, Winnie, under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His interment will follow at China Cemetery, China.
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China Cemetery
China Cemetery
- 30.059930 -94.344110
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 120 east pear winnie tx 77665
- 03/02/2019
- 2:00 pm
Broussard's Mortuary - Winnie, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Winnie, TX
- 120 east pair street winnie tx 77665
- 03/02/2019
- 1:25 am
Broussard's Mortuary - Winnie, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Winnie, TX
- 134 buccaneer drive winnie tx 77665
Comments
Russell & Mary Simon
My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I can still remember the times Pop welcomed me in his home as a daughter. He was the perfect example of a truly Christian and family man. May God receive his angel and grant comfort and love to the family.
Suzie and Kenny Ortego
Mr. Cuniff will be missed. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Sincerely, Suzie and Kenny Ortego
Mike & vicki Allen
Our sweet Pete., you will be missed by many. You were always a joy to be around and loved hearing about your travels & adventures. Thanks for all the stories about the family also. I never saw you mad & always so happy & jolly. Hope your having a sweet reunion in Heaven until we meet again!!!!
Betty Peebles
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Catherine deVillier
I am sorry for your loss. I'll always remember him as being so kind and respectful to everyone. Let's just say - it was always fun to be around him.
Ted Dailey
So sorry.. know he will be greatly missed! Thoughts and prayers with all in his family, God's peace and acceptance for you!!
Juanita Kahla
Sorry for your loss. He was a very nice man
Debbie & Helen Ealker
LaNell our thoughts and prayers are with you and family
Bernice & Russell Farrow
Prayers for Vicki and Tim and all of the family. Mr. Pete will be so greatly missed. He always made you happy and he always supported his children in what ever they were interested in. I loved Mr. Pete too. I will see him in heaven and get to meet all the rest of his family.
Jane Leger and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God Bless.❤❤ Blessings. Jane Leger family
Nita Clark Hoelscher
A life well lived for sure. He will surely be missed by so many, but what wonderful memories the family has. Rest in Peace, Mr. Pete.
LINDA SCHMUCK BROUSSARD
As Pete journeyed to Glory a part of my heart did also. I’ve loved Pete as long as long as I’ve known him, just a fixture in our family as far back as I can remember! He had a perpetual smile and radiant spirit, a friendly picker-upper and an encouraging, go-get-um word. He left tracks on many hearts and will be lovingly remembered by each of us that his life touched. What a legacy he leaves for his beautiful family. that he so adored! Honor him by living and loving life and people as much as he did. I thank God for the privilege of having Pete in my life. I pray sweet memories surround and comfort you at this time. My heart hurts with each of you. Linda