Curtis Funches

Curtis Lee Funches, 82, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23, at First Baptist Church, 306 E Divide Ave, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. To view the service livestream, click here First Baptist Church - Curtis's Service Livestream.

Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 23, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. 

He was born in Mississippi on July 26, 1942, to James and Leora (Hardy) Funches.

Curtis met and married the love of his life, Virginia Piñilla, in 1970, and had two beautiful children.

In his life, Curtis was dedicated to his faith, family, and numerous military achievements, receiving several accolades and awards for his service.

Curtis touched many lives, especially in the nursing home, St. Vincent's, which he called home for 13 years. He will be remembered for his love of noodles with hot sauce, BBQ, and Chinese food.

Curtis is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia; his son, Ariel (Monique) Funches; daughter, Virginia “Gina” Funches; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Leora Funches; two sisters; and one brother.

“To my beloved husband, Curtis. Thank you for always being a great provider, husband, and father to our children and me. Even when you were in the hospital, sick, and did not feel well, you trusted us to take care of everything for our family. We will always be grateful, because God put you in our life all these years. May God continue to bless your life and journey as you have blessed ours and so many others. We love you and we will miss you! All our love.”