Alexa M. Tunitis
Aug 28th, 2008 by ghherrmann
October 17, 1979 - August 28, 2008
Alexa “Lexi” Marie Martin Tunitis, 28, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 28, 2008. She was born October 17, 1979, in Indianapolis.
Lexi graduated from Roncalli High School in 1998. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State and had worked on a Masters Degree.
Lexi was a loving mother and homemaker. She was recently an art teacher at SS. Francis and Claire School. Lexi was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and an active member of Southside Parents of Multiples.
Survivors include her husband, Matthew Tunitis; twin daughters, Josephine Ray and Sophia Rose; parents, Timothy and Laura Martin; brother, John Martin; grandparents, Joseph Lex and Alice Martin; great grandparents, Louis and Bonnie Windhorst; and nephews, Timothy and William Martin and Derek, Nathan, and Xavier Tunitis.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 5353 McFarland Rd. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in the church. Friends may also call from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass on Tuesday.
She will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Hypertension Association, www.phassociation.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue.
Matt,
words can not express the sorrow I feel for your loss at this time. I only hope that you know that you and your family are a part of something bigger than any one man.
Lexi was a great lady and will be missed by all.
I only hope that if and when you need something, you but only need to ask and it or we will be there.
-The Brotherhood of Theta Chi Delta Pi.
What a beautiful spirit will live on in her daughters because of the example Lexie was to them and all she met. I remember when she and Laura and I were talking right after Lexie graduated. She wanted to get married and was trying to find a church. It was so important that they be married in a church, but she was so anxious to be Matt’s wife, they didn’t want to wait till he became Catholic. She must have known that time would be short! She and her mother showed me such a special relationship. Then I saw how special Lexie’s spirit was throughout her life journey. She just loved people and God. What a sweet witness God sent us in her. May God bless her husband, children, mom, dad, family and friends with strength and comfort to walk this walk daily and remember what a blessing Lexie was and is even more now.
Love & Deepest Sympathy,
Marty & Sam Agresta
We wanted to express our deepest sadness and condolences to you and your entire family. I know there are no words to spare you the grief you feel today. In my family when one of us moves on, we say they have arrived! I find solace in this. It seems so much kinder to my heart. I know Alexa was loved deeply by all and it’s hard to believe she isn’t here anymore. May God ease your pain and burden during these times. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope you can find comfort in each other.
Love and deepest of sympathies,
Gatchina and Tom Hessler
Dear Laura:
Words can never convey my deep sorrow to all of your family.
I remember not too terribly long ago seeing Lexi at Pannera
reading her Bible. What a faith-filled beautiful woman,
daughter, wife & mother. My God hold you tightly as
you walk this journey. May knowing so many are
praying and thinking of you and all of your family give you some comfort.
God Bless. Mary Ann Evans CHRP #3
Amy, Joe, Martha and the entire Lex family.
I empathize with your pain at this time. Lexa was a great kid and I know we will all miss her. I know Rose is holding her in her arms right now taking good care of her for everyone one of you.
Take time and rejoice in her life and remember her well.
I wish I could be there to talk about how crazy silly that girl was! She always would light up a room.
I hope for all of the Lex family, peace and a light heart.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Love you,
Allen
To the Martin & Tuentis Families-
I am very sad to the loss of Lexi-
I attended RHS with Lexi and had a few classes freshmen and sophmore years. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and pray deeply for her daughters and husband thru this difficult time.
my deepest sympathy,
Ann Pliler
I will miss Lexi so much. Matt and Lexi watched our (John and I) sons (Timmy and Willy). I will be ever so grateful they watched them for John and I. I know Timmy and Willy loved going over to their house and playing with Sophie and Jo Jo. Lexi was the sweetest sister-in-law.. This will be a difficult time for John and I, as well as the family. WE LOVE YOU LEXI.. John, Jackie, Timmy & Willy..
Matt,
I am very sad to hear of your loss of Lexi. I always remember her having a smile and a kind word.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Jason
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the death of your daughter, Alexa. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen Schmid
To Lexi’s caring family,
Aunt Cyn has kept me up to date in Lexi’s growing up, high school, college, marriage, twins and necessary trips to Chicago for the last twenty-two years. You have a strong family, a relationsip with God and a large supportive community that should help you all as you adjust to this sudden, unexpected, tragic death. Allow memories of happy times together assuage your grief during this difficult time of adjustment of your terrible loss. May it help you in some way to know that friends are sharing the sorrow in your heart.
In most sincere condolence,
Susan and Glenn Pratt
Amy and family,
So sorry to hear of Lexi’s passing. Words are never enough at a time like this. Harder for one so young and so full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My sympathy,
Lorraine Gattuso
Dear Laura, Tim, The Martin Family and Tunitis Family,
Just a few months ago I was sitting alone in a booth at Panara Bread feeling sorry for myself after my doctor’s appointment. You see, I was told that I would need a second surgery to correct a hernia repair that I had done only 4 months prior. I sat there, alone, reading a book. Out of the corner of my eye I could see a woman, all by herself, reading through one of her many papers. For nearly 30 minutes I sat there before I turned my head to take a clear look.
Wait, she looks like Lexi. This couldn’t be Lexi, Alexa was sick. This woman looked too happy and too healthy to be what I thought Lexi should look like. Through a big smile I heard my name being called. It was her, this “was” my cousin.
I picked up my book, wobbled over and sat next to her in the booth. Before I could begin to ask Alexa how she was she concerned herself and asked what was wrong with me. Through my own pity and selfishness I wallowed in explaining my latest illness. In her never ending optimisim she told me that she was well and was continuing her treatment.
After a few minutes of chatting I ended our conversation, explaining I had to leave to pick my children up from school. One warm hug later I was up from the table, promising Lexi that I would call her so we could next time have lunch together and catch up. I did not keep my promise.
How many times have so many people made this promise and never followed through? I deeply regret not keeping this promise. I also regret not looking up from my reading sooner. Instead of being by myself I could have spent those 30 minutes engaging in a conversation with a bright, intelligent woman whose smile and optimisim could light up a room.
To Lexi, you always said that you looked up to me as a strong and guiding figure when you were told that you were having twins, just like I had. Thank you Lexi, but it is I who look up to you and pray that I can be the type of mother and woman that you were.
All my love and prayers to everyone that was touched by the presence of such a lady.
God bless Josie and Sophie, your mother will live on because of you.
With deep affection,
Dottie Jo
I am Always With You
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you’ve given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
That it is only for a while that we must part,
So treasure the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away for life goes on.
And if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear
And then, when you come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and a “Welcome Home”.
Love,
Aunt Amy
Laura, I wanted to share this poem with you and your family, it helped me during my losses.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Author Unknown.
This will never replace Lexi’s wonderful smile, but maybe it can bring you a little bit of comfort.
Love,
CJ Haddock