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Amanda Martinez Hernandez

April 27, 1962 — October 23, 2024

Amanda Martinez, age 62, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on April 27, 1962, in Emiliano Zapata, Durango, Mexico, to Romulo Martinez Guzman and Maria del Refugio Hernandez de Santiago. 

Amanda held a bachelor's degree, which served as the foundation for her long career as a dedicated educator whose career spanned over three decades. Amanda worked as a teacher in Mexico for 30 years. Following her tenure in Mexico, she continued her passion for education as a para-professional for USD480 in Liberal, Kansas at Meadowlark Elementary. She was very proud of becoming an American Citizen 2 years ago. A title she worked very hard for. 

Amanda was united in marriage to Martin Calderon on March 24, 2018. She was known as a loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. Her memory will forever remain alive in the stories shared by her family and students. She will always be remembered for always being dolled up for every occasion.

She is survived by her husband, Martin Calderon,

parents, Romulo and Maria Martinez in Durango, Mexico,

Daughter, Nayeli Rivera Martinez,

Four grandchildren, Bryanna Loya,

Jonathan Loya,

Christina Arzate,

Oliva Arzate,

Brothers, Julio Cesar Martinez Hernandez,

Rafael Martinez Hernandez,

Macario Martinez Hernandez, and

Sister, Irma Martinez Hernandez

She is preceded in death by her brother, Victor Hugo Martinez Hernandez.

Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the New Beginnings Church, 2021 N. Western Avenue, Liberal, Kansas with Pastor Phillip Dow presiding.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cancer Center of Kansas in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com


Amanda Martínez, de 62 años, falleció el miércoles 23 de octubre de 2024, en su residencia de Liberal, Kansas.

Nació el 27 de abril de 1962 en Emiliano Zapata, Durango, México, de Rómulo Martínez Guzmán y María del Refugio Hernández de Santiago.

Amanda tenía una licenciatura, que sirvió de base para su larga carrera como educadora dedicada cuya carrera abarcó más de tres décadas. Amanda trabajó como profesora en México durante 30 años. Después de su estancia en México, continuó su pasión por la educación como paraeducador para USD480 de Liberal, Kansas en Meadowlark Elementary. Estaba muy orgullosa de convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense hace 2 años. Un título por el que trabajó muy duro.

Amanda se unió en matrimonio con Martin Calderón el 24 de marzo de 2018. Ella era conocida como una esposa, madre y abuela amorosa y cariñosa. Su memoria siempre permanecerá viva en las historias compartidas por su familia y estudiantes. Siempre será recordada por estar siempre presentable para cada ocasión.

Le sobreviven su esposo, Martin Calderon, padres, Romulo y Maria Martinez en Durango, Mexico,

Hija, Nayeli Rivera Martínez, Cuatro nietos, Bryanna Loya, Jonathan Loya, Christina Arzate,

Oliva Arzate, Hermanos, Julio Cesar Martinez Hernandez, Rafael Martínez Hernández,

Macario Martinez Hernandez, y Hermana, Irma Martinez Hernandez

Ella es precedida en muerte por su hermano, Victor Hugo Martinez Hernandez.

 

La visitacion será de 11:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m., el martes 29 de octubre de 2024, en Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Los servicios funebré serán 11:00 AM, miércoles, 30 de octubre 2024, en la Iglesia New Beginnings, 2021 N. Western Avenue, Liberal, Kansas con el Pastor Phillip Dow presidiendo.

Se sugieren contribuciones conmemorativas al Cancer Center of Kansas a cargo de Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Las condolencias pueden ser enviadas a la familia en www.hornungfuneralhome.com

 

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

11:00am - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Hornung Family Funeral Home

1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

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