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David Alvarez Cardenas

June 16, 1944 — January 22, 2025

David Alvarez Cardenas

David Alvarez Cardenas, age 80, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on June 16, 1944, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Trinidad Alvarez and Maria de la Luz Cardenas. 

David was united in marriage to Petra Alvarez in October 1974. He was a caring father, grandfather and great grandfather. David was very hard-working. He owned and operated the family business, Casa Alvarez, for many years in Liberal, Kansas. He was much loved by his family and friends and will be forever remembered. 

He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Petra Alvarez of Liberal, Kansas,

Two sons, David Alvarez of Liberal, Kansas,

Trinidad Alvarez of Liberal, Kansas,

Daughter, Claudia Alvarez of Liberal, Kansas, 

Three brothers, Ernesto, Raul and Jose Alvarez,

Five sisters, Ofelia, Socorro, Martha, Maricela and Gillermina Alvarez,

Four grandchildren, Daniel, Andre, and Alexander Aguirre of Liberal, Kansas, and

Jayra Alvarez of Wichita, Kansas, and 

Two great grandchildren, Adaliyah and Zenaida Aguirre.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Trinidad Alvarez and Maria de la Luz Cardenas, and

Sister, Elva Alvarez, and

Brother, Javier Alvarez.

Visitation will be on 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, Monday, January 27, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas, with Reverend Charles Seiwert celebrating. 

An interment will take place in Mexico at a later date. 

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

David Alvarez Cardenas, de 80 años, falleció el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025 en el Southwest Medical Center en Liberal, Kansas. 

Nació el 16 de junio de 1944 en Jalisco, México, hijo de Trinidad Alvarez y María de la Luz Cardenas. 

David se casó con Petra Alvarez en octubre de 1974. Fue un padre, abuelo y bisabuelo cariñoso. David era muy trabajador. Fue dueño y operó el negocio familiar, Casa Alvarez, durante muchos años en Liberal, Kansas. Su familia y amigos lo querían mucho y siempre lo recordarán.

Le sobrevive su esposa durante más de 50 años, Petra Alvarez de Liberal, Kansas,

Dos hijos, David Álvarez de Liberal, Kansas,

Trinidad Álvarez de Liberal, Kansas,

Hija, Claudia Álvarez de Liberal, Kansas, 

Tres hermanos, Ernesto, Raúl y José Álvarez,

Cinco hermanas, Ofelia, Socorro, Martha, Maricela y Gillermina Álvarez,

Cuatro nietos, Daniel, Andre y Alexander Aguirre de Liberal, Kansas, y

Jayra Álvarez de Wichita, Kansas, y 

Dos bisnietos, Adaliyah y Zenaida Aguirre.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Trinidad Álvarez y María de la Luz Cárdenas, y

Hermana, Elva Álvarez y

Hermano, Javier Álvarez. 

Visitación serán será de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m., el lunes 27 de enero de 2025, en la funeraria de la familia Hornung, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Rosario seguirá a las 7:00 p. m., el lunes 27 de enero de 2025, en la iglesia católica St. Anthony of Padua, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Misa Fúnebre será a las 10:00 a. m., el martes 28 de enero de 2025, en la iglesia católica St. Anthony of Padua, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas, y estará a cargo del reverendo Charles Seiwert.

Entierro seguirá en México en una fecha posterior. 

Se pueden enviar condolencias a la familia a www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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Past Services

Visitation

Monday, January 27, 2025

9:00am - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Hornung Family Funeral Home

1212 W. 2nd, Liberal, KS 67901

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Rosary

Monday, January 27, 2025

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

1510 N Calhoun Ave, Liberal, KS 67901-2199

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Mass

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

1510 N Calhoun Ave, Liberal, KS 67901-2199

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