Loretta Jo Tupin
Loretta Jo Tupin, 68, of Bradenton, died May 15.
She was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Her family moved to Bradenton Beach in the early 1960s, where she became the core of a large, loving family.
Mrs. Tupin was a nurse, but was mostly known as a passionate restaurateur, always providing delicious meals and going out of her way to make people smile. She filled places like the Cortez Cafe and Loretta’s Kitchen with a contagious family spirit.
Throughout her life, she loved her furbabies, but she will be remembered most for her gardening.
A graveside service was held May 22 at the Historic Palma Sola Cemetery, 8604 Ninth Ave. NW, Bradenton. A celebration of life will be announced at a later time on Facebook.
The family is asking for even the smallest of donations to help with funeral expenses. Condolences and more information are online at brownandsonsfuneral.com.
Mrs. Tupin is survived by her husband, David; children Stevie, Misty and Christy; sisters Anne, Vicki and Jeanie; grandchildren Amanda, Jeffrey, Crystal, Marissa and Sara; great-grandchildren, Kinley, Oliver, Ansley, Jhett, Theo and Prince; and her companion, Daisy Dog.