She was born January 30, 1914, in Lompoc, California to Floyd Brooks and Bessie L. McLaughlin Brooks. She grew up and attended schools in Lompec; she graduated from Lompec high School.

In 1933, she married Louie George Nunes, in Reno, Nevada. They lived in California, Nevada, and Idaho.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She enjoyed reading, history, antiques, gardening, and genealogy.

She had a sense of humor right up until her death and was a very loving and caring person; Irene will be greatly missed by her family.

She is survived by her sons Ronald Lee and Dwight Richard Nunes both of Idaho Falls; daughter, Arlene Nunes-Day of Pismo Beach, California; a step-son, Louie George Nunes Jr. of San Jose, California; several grandchildren and great-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie George Nunes.in 1992; three sisters, and one brother.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Kearney 2nd Ward Chapel with Bishop Kerry Cooper officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary in Idaho Falls.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.