Nora Grace Nienaber

Grace, as she was known by her family and friends, was 97 years old when she passed away on April 12, 2021 at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Grace was born January 30, 2024 in Alamosa, CO and was the daughter of the late Juan and Pauline Lobato (Sanchez) Grace is survived by a daughter, Janet Grace Weinert (Van Arsdel) and her husband Dennis of Wisconsin. She is also survived by two grandchildren Susan Weinert Putz (Scott) and Mark Weinert, all of Wisconsin. Another granddaughter, Sherri Ann Weinert, passed away as an infant. Grace is also survived by her nieces and nephews Kathi Goldberg, Karen Daugherty, George Matonis, Rita Matonis, Paul Matonis, Greg Matonis, and Margaret Solami (Lobato). Grace was also preceded in death by a brother Edward Lobato. and sisters Eva Dougherty, & Jane Matonis, as well as two nephews, Donald and Eddie Lobato. Grace is also survived by many other family and friends.

Grace had multiple jobs earlier in her life, including being a legal secretary and a position at Arthur Murray studios. Grace also worked for the government in Los Alamos, New Mexico which is where she met her late husband Joe Nienaber. Grace and Joe were married on April 23,1960.

Grace moved to Wisconsin from New Mexico in 1993 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. She lived at La Casa Village apartments in Waukesha. Grace was very happy there and lived there independently until May of 2020 when medical issues caused her to require more care and help. She then moved to Linden Grove, an assisted living facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin before moving to her final home of Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc at the end of December of 2020. Many people prayed with her often at Angel's Grace Hospice where she died in peace.

Grace had many friends and was active in her church, St Mary's in Waukesha. She was also a 3rd order Franciscan and was very supported by the membership. Her friends visited her often and were a tremendous support to her. Grace also had a close relationship with Father Jorge Perez at St. Mary's.

Grace was always upbeat, kept up with politics and always knew what was going on in the world. She also loved the Green Bay packers, reading and doing cross word puzzles and mostly prayer. She was very alert and interesting to talk to until almost the end of her life. She also helped many people based on her strong Catholic faith. Grace was very devoted to the Catholic religion and would always take her statue of the Blessed Virgin with her when she travelled.

In accordance with Grace's wishes, along with a service at St. Mary's, prayers and masses were requested.

Thank you to the extended family and to all of Grace's many friends for always supporting, helping, visiting and being a part of her life. She was truly blessed.