Joseph Dorey Luna, Sr.
Joseph Dorey Luna, Sr., 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2017, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.
Visitation will be preceding the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, on October 20, 1922, he was the son of Joe G. Luna and Annie (Poskey) Luna. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served his country in WWII. He went on to work for the Federal Government in the Dept. of Navy for 28 years and then was employed by Firestone Chemical Company for 5 years before retiring in December of 1975. Joe was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church as well as a past member of St. Mary’s Athletic Association and an active member of St. Mary Catholic School. He was a lifetime member of the VFW 2775, Eagles Lodge 2523, and American Legion Post 49. Joe volunteered as a Little League and Pony League Coach for 15 years. He enjoyed dancing and loved throwing parties for his family and spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by those that had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Annie Luna; loving wife of 70 years, Josephine Arriola Luna; son, Joseph Luna, Jr.; infant brother, James W. Luna; and sisters, Lucille Luna Durling and husband Joe Durling, Margaret Luna Gautreaux and husband Calvin Gautreaux.
Those left to cherish Joe’s memory include his children, Rita Bourliea and husband Larry, of Orange, Shirley Broudreaux and husband Arthur, of Orange, and James Luna and wife Millie, of Bridge City; loving companion, Rosita Reid; grandchildren, Lori Anne Bourliea Wragg, Jaime Bourliea Phillips, Shana Bourliea Hurley, Bridget Luna Trawhon, Joe (Buppy) Luna, Julie Boudreaux Agee, Sara Boudreaux Pavlas, and Britney Luna Benavides; 17 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joe (Buppy) Luna, III, Taylor Stokey, Rick Arriola, Robert Arriola, Jr., David Durling, George Durling, Landon Luna, and Jaxon Luna. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Luna, Larry Bourliea, Art Boudreaux, Duane Meurer, Tony Doiron, and Richard Sims.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary Catholic School at 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange, TX 77630.
Condolences
Father William Manger
September 2, 2017
I still remember the trip to Beaumont over 50 years ago driving Joe and two others to their Cursillo on a Thursday evening. After a lull in the conversation Joe said ,"I have been married for 25 years and this is the first night I have been away from my wife. ." Joe believed in close family ties. He stuck with that his whole life. He knew the mission that God had given him. He was certainly faithful. Father Manger
Liz Mazzola Oliva
August 27, 2017
When I heard the news hours and utter shock. I have tried calling his house the day of his passing in a couple days after that. I was hoping family would be there so I can express my condolences. I can still see him working in his garden or driving that truck with the camper on the back. I also think of him & Mrs. Luna dancing on, the Saturday nights. Instead of dancing to "waltz across Texas" I will be walking across the clouds for eternity.
Prayers to the Luna family.
Lovingly-
Lizzie Mazzola-Oliva
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August 24, 2017
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August 24, 2017
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Warwick
August 24, 2017
The world has lost a great man, I have fond memories of sitting out on that porch repeating myself repeatedly while talking with my Kiwi (New Zealand) accent and Paw Paw constantly fiddling with his hearing aid wondering if it was working or not and why it was distorting the sound :-) He was incredibly generous in all aspects of life and a man I admire to this day. You will be missed Paw Paw from the other side of the world and down under a little bit. Huge love from the Kiwi side of the clan.
Deborah Prejean
August 24, 2017
Shirley I am so sad for your loss. Debbie Prejean
Marsha
August 23, 2017
Oh, No....What shall I do without my friend and his little furry companion? I got quite used to seeing him about two or three times a month when Miss Lexie chose to escape her boundary and come visit me. He and I had a sweet little relationship and I'll truly miss his little short self. May God have mercy on his soul and grant him everlasting peace and joy. May perpetual light always shine upon him and may God render grace upon his family on earth.
Vince Boudreaux
August 23, 2017
You were always there for us, whether at a game, a volunteer supporter, a warm plate of food, or a welcoming smile on your porch. You were one of those rare angels in our life. You will be deeply missed but always in our spirit and memory. Vince, Catalina & Greg
Ea
August 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you. Love, Chris and Emily Allen
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Nanette Sonnier
August 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Nanette Sonnier