Shirley Munoz 1930-2017
Shirley A. Shopteese Munoz, 87, Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Mayetta, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, surrounded by her family.
She was born May 19, 1930, the daughter of King P. and Mary J. Shopteese.
Mrs. Munoz was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
She married Henry H. Munoz. He preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John T. Shopteese; maternal grandparents Jane Wahquahboshkuk Wahweotten and stepgrandfather McKinley; and paternal grandparents, Mary Ann Tomey and Longhair Shopteese.
Survivors include two sons, Dana Munoz and Perry Munoz; a daughter, Kateri Ware; 10 grandchildren, Ricky, Kyler, Dane, Kelly, Arianna, Teresa, Enrique, Kevin, Hayden and Ethan; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Xavier; a brother, Robert Shopteese; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24 at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church in Mayetta. Burial will follow in Shipshee Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.
