Luis Optaciano Barrenechea

Luis Optaciano Barrenechea obituary, Plainfield, NJ

Luis Optaciano Barrenechea

Luis Barrenechea Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown's Funeral Home - Plainfield on Jan. 6, 2026.
Luis Optaciano Barrenechea, of Plainfield, NJ, was born on July 14, 1939 in Bolondron, Cuba. He departed this life on January 2, 2026 at the age of 86.
Luis was a retired baker and worked for Interbake Foods Inc for many years.
Luis was predeceased by his parents- Luis and Carmen Barrenechea, one daughter - Adriana Barrenechea, one brother- Fermin Barrenechea, one sister-Ofelia Barrenechea and one grandson - Quincy Jordan.
Luis is survived by his wife Maria Barrenechea. Three children - Guadalupe Hunter-Mercado (Raul Mercado), Maria Hunter- Jordan (Pierre Parker- Jordan) and Thomas Hunter III ( Aria Lee Hunter). Luis is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
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