Leuza E. (Nogueira) Dunn, 80, of Batavia, passed away on Monday, January 06, 2025 at the United Memorial Medical Center. Leuza was born on February 9, 1944 in Salvador Bahia, Brazil, daughter of the late Francisco (Esmera Silveria DeJesus) Nogueira. She is preceded in death by her sisters; Aida, Lucia and Tereza Nogueira.
She came to the United States in 1963 and worked at St. Jerome’s Hospital in Environmental Services and then retired from United Memorial Medical Center, where she worked for over 40 years. She loved to travel and be with family.
She is survived by her husband; Richard Dunn; sister Laurentina Rosa; brother Edvaldo (Ruth) Nogueira; niece Lorie Nogueira; step daughter Lauri (Gary) Brennan; 3 step grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren, half sisters and brothers, along with nieces and nephews living in Brazil.
There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held privately for the family. Leuza will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lipson Cancer Institute Foundation 127 North St. in Batavia. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
