Don Zella Buries Ex-Husband, Juntunen As Step Children Shun Burial Amid Protest | PHOTOS
March 17, 2022
Don Zella and her children at burial (L), Zella with the late James Juntunen (R)
Socialite, Nalongo Sheila Don Zella has finally buried the ashes of her late ex-husband, James Matthew Juntunen at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
She was accompanied by her biological children and close friends after step children decided to shun burial claiming that Don Zella went against the wish of their dad.
James Juntunen died at the age of 58 on February 6 in Al rahba hospital, Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates after long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
After his cremation, Don Zella took the ashes to the US and contacted step children about the burial arrangements.
One of the children, Kristin Kovach told her that his dad wanted to be buried near his mum and accused her of going against his dad’s wishes because of money.
In other leaked social media chats, step children revealed that Don Zella wanted to hurt them by burying their dad in Nevada and that she doesn’t like them.
Who is James Matthew Juntunen:
James Matthew Juntunen was born December 21, 1965 in L’Anse, MI son of Raymond and Judith (Maki) Juntunen. Jim graduated from L’Anse High School in 1984. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1984 and served his country until 2005. Jim then went to work for Lockheed Martin in April of 2005 he worked for them in United Arab Emirates. Jim enjoyed bike riding, golfing, skiing, traveling, being outdoors, and loved adventure.
Surviving are his wife Sheila Juntunen of Las Vegas, NV; children, Donna (Shaun) Bryan, Kristin (Roger) Kovach, Angela (Brian) Vizina all of Nisula, Samantha (Steven) Schultz of Painsdale, James Juntunen Jr of Massachusetts, Brittney, Briella, Britton Juntunen all of Las Vegas; brothers, Robert (Karen) Juntunen of Rockland, MI, Richard Juntunen of United Arab Emirates, John Juntunen of Battle Creek, MI, William (Chris) Juntunen of Stanwood MI; and 15 grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents and brother Danny Juntunen.
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