John T. Nunes, Jr., known as JT to friends and family, passed away Aug. 3, 2024 at the age of 87.
He is survived by his dear partner Jenny Deluna of Kansas City, Missouri; son John and his wife Laura of Apple Valley, California; daughter Lisa and her husband, Joe Bryan of Apple Valley; and daughter Jennifer Rodrigues of England.
JT valued family above all else in his life and was quite proud of his grandchildren John T. Nunes IV, Sam Nunes, Christopher and Trevor Bryan, and Lily and India Oakley, as well as his 10 great grandchildren.
Born and raised in Summerland and Carpinteria, JT worked over 32 years for Southern California Edison before starting Nunes and Associates, an electrical service planning business.
An avid sportsman, JT earned a varsity letter in shooting at UCSB, and eventually phased out his hunting activities to compete at a championship level as a trap shooter.
He felt drawn to the sea. As a teenager, he would make trips to the islands with his father or brothers in a small handmade boat, and for years he made a hobby of commercial fishing.
JT was a kind, generous, and self-sacrificing man who will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Though we mourn him now, we know his memory and spirit remain with us.