CARMEN MARY ZUNIGA (1927-2015) Carmen Zuniga, 88, passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 24, 2015 at NorthCare Hospice House. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Zuniga, Sr.; parents, Eligio and Virginia Gutierrez; sisters, Antonia Salazar, Katherine Avalos and Aurora Jaime, as well as her sister-in-law, Irene Gutierrez. Carmen is survived by her brother, Eligio, Jr., her children Carol Coomer (Allan), Linda Schalk (Bill), Paul Zuniga Jr, Michelle Flickinger (Chad); grandchildren, Brett (Andrea), Alex, Courtney (Kevin), Ashley, Lauren, Aaron, Keith and Christina; and two great grandchildren, Ben and Harper. Carmen was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She always had a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. She brought much joy to her family and those around her. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 12:00pm at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Mass to follow at 1:00pm. Burial will be at White Chapel Cemetery in Gladstone, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to NorthCare Hospice, North Kansas City, Missouri.