Rupert H. Muana, Jr.
November 25, 1940 ~ March 6, 2023
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Rupert H. Muana, Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, beside his loving wife.
Rupert was born on November 25, 1940, in Manila, Philippines, to the late Ruperto, Sr., and Laureana Habal Muana. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration & Accounting. He married Donna and was the first in his family to emigrate to the United States.
Rupert and Donna have been faithful parishioners of the Basilica of St. Lawrence for 36 years. Rupert also served as the Deputy Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Muana; children, Jimmy (Laura), Larry, Paulette (Mark) and Maria Christina (Dan); and nine grandchildren, Bret, Kari, Mandy, Libby. Addy, Drew, Ian, Miriam and Bella.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. Lawrence, D.M., by the Very Rev. Fr. Roger Arnsparger.
Family and friends will gather on Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Basilica Roof Preservation Fund, P.O. Box 8995, Asheville, NC 28814.
Services
Visitation: March 8, 2023 6:00 pm - May 6, 2025 8:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Mass: March 9, 2023 2:00 pm
Basilica of St. Lawrence DM
97 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
(828)252-6042
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Prayers for the family at this time..friends of Jimmy and Laura
I’ve known Mr. And Mrs. Muana since the first days that I started going to mass as a child. They loved me and welcomed me, watched over me and encouraged me through my conversion and as I grew up. They have both been instrumental to my vocation: they are like my extra set of Godparents.
I have no worries about Mr. Muana: I pray that he is experiencing the joy and fruit of his longtime devotion to the Sacred Heart and divine mercy. Life here below will be dimmer without his light and love, though.
My community will offer mass for the repose of his soul today. My deepest condolences and love to Mrs. Muana and to all of the family.
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Ma the Lord be your strength and comfort at this time. Sincerely, Shirley and Mike
May the Lord be your strength and comfort at this time. Sincerely, Shirley and Mike
Leonard and Mhe-Ann
May deepest sympathy for the entire family at this time. (Friend of Jimmy and Laura)