Obituaries

Florentino "Chagin" Ramirez

Florentino "Chagin" Ramirez

Jul 4, 2024

Florentino Ramirez Medina, 80, passed away on July 4, 2024, at his residence in Liberal. 

He was born on June 17, 1944 in Coalcoman, Michoacan, Mexico. He was the son of Juan Ramirez and Maria Medina. 

 On June 21, 1976, he married Guadalupe Armida Romero in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. She survives.

 Florentino worked for many years as a carpenter, most recently in cabinetry...

Emma Jean Stewart

Emma Jean Stewart

Jun 25, 2024

Emma Jean Stewart (Rock) went to be with our Lord late in the evening on June 25, 2024, after complications from a stroke. Emma Jean was born on February 16, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Elven and Lucy (Fray) Rock in Seminole, Oklahoma, the fifth of six children, Thomas, Eileen, Danny, Doyle Glenn, and Robert. She attended Beaver High School,...

Javier Uribe, Jr.

Javier Uribe, Jr.

Jun 24, 2024

Javier Uribe Jr., known affectionately as Javis, age 26, died on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

 He was born on September 23, 1997, in Lubbock, Texas, to Javier Uribe Amaya and Francisca (Teran) Aguilar. 

 He was brought up by his paternal grandparents, whom he will forever consider his second parents, Mr. Rafael Uribe Herrera and Mrs. Romualda Amaya...

Henry "Hank" Junior LeMonnier

Henry "Hank" Junior LeMonnier

Jun 20, 2024

Henry “Hank” Junior LeMonnier, 84, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society, in Liberal, Kansas. 

He was born September 3, 1939, in Perryton, Texas. He was the son of Edwin Henry and Ruby Beatrice (Stagner) LeMonnier. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Ann Cox on August 16, 1958, in Las Animas, Colorado. She preceded him in death August...

Lillian Ruth Fawcett

Lillian Ruth Fawcett

Jun 10, 2024

After an amazing life Lillian Ruth Fawcett, age 97, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

Ruth was born in Lakin Kansas, on March 27, 1927, to her loving parents, Elijah Andrew and Opal Clara (Childers) Pennington. After graduating from Liberal High School in 1945, Ruth embarked on a journey of love and companionship on September 22, 1947,...

Ronnie Helsel

Ronnie Helsel

Jun 10, 2024

Ronnie Helsel, age 70, died on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on August 5, 1953, in Liberal, Kansas, to Gerald and Virginia (Booth) Helsel.  

 

Ronnie graduated from Liberal High School in 1971. He started his career at Beechcraft in Wichita until his position was outsourced. Ronnie returned to Liberal and worked for Seward County...

Martin Herrera Chavez

Martin Herrera Chavez

Jun 6, 2024

Martin Herrera Chavez passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal.

 

He was born on July 9, 1994, to Martimiano Herrera Leos and Maria (Chavez) Herrera in Liberal.  

 

Martin Graduated from Liberal High School, and then went to work for Loves and then Dollar General.  

Martin loved to play Xbox with friends and nephews. He enjoyed spending...

Arely "Pulguita" Tarango

Arely "Pulguita" Tarango

May 26, 2024

Arely “Pulguita” (Little Flea) Tarango, age 20, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, In Ellis County, Oklahoma.

 

Arely was born on April 1, 2004, to Gustavo and Marisa Tarango (Sigala) in Wichita, Kansas.

 

She graduated from Liberal High School in 2022 and went on to pursue a career with SWMC as an Accounting Clerk.  Arely brought joy and light wherever she went...

Angelina Sebastián De José

Angelina Sebastián De José

May 26, 2024

Angelina Sebastián De José, age 54, a beloved homemaker and mother passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. 

 

She was born on January 8, 1970, to José Sebastián and Guadalupe Andres in San Miguel Acatán, Guatemala.  

Angelina was united in marriage to Matias Jose Andres in San Miguel, Acatán, Guatemala. She was blessed with seven daughters, and seven grandchildren. Angelina was the heart...

Brisa Zuniga Gonzales

Brisa Zuniga Gonzales

May 1, 2024

Brisa Lorena Zuniga Gonzales, age 39, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

She was born on May 1, 1985, the daughter of Ismael Zuniga Garcia and Julia Patricia Gonzales in Juarez, Mexico.

 

Brisa received her education in Liberal, Kansas. She loved eating take-out and being surrounded by her family and friends. Brisa was deeply loved and will...

Dieu Thi Truong

Dieu Thi Truong

May 1, 2024

Dieu Thi Truong, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas. 

 

She was born in 1947, the daughter of Hung Van Truong and Tu Thi Dang. She lived a life filled with love, resilience, and compassion.  Dieu's journey in education spanned over 20 years, as a 1st Grade elementary...

John Robert Obholz

John Robert Obholz

Apr 26, 2024

John Robert Obholz, age 72, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. 

 

He was born on May 1, 1951, the son of John and Geraldine (Price) Obholz in Pulaski, Tennessee.   John was a dedicated meat cutter who served at Obholz Meats, Ideal, Boogarts, and Dillons for 28 years. His commitment to his craft and his...

Manuel Duran-Hernandez

Manuel Duran-Hernandez

Apr 19, 2024

Manuel Duran-Hernandez, age 62, died on Friday, April 19, 2024, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on January 11, 1962, the son of Jesus Duran and Aurora Hernandez in Chihuahua, Mexico.

 

Manuel was an over the road truck driver for many years. He was always known to be very happy and very calm. He was a good friend and...

Stanley W Wagner

Stanley W Wagner

Apr 14, 2024

Stanley W. Wagner, a cherished husband, dedicated father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend, died on Sunday, April 14,2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be remembered by all who knew him.  He was born on February 11, 1946, the son of Harry and Viola (Wheaton) Wagner in Concordia, Kansas., Stanley’s proudest accomplishments included owning and...

William Michael "Mike" Bangs

William Michael "Mike" Bangs

Apr 8, 2024

William Michael “Mike” Bangs, 74, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

He was born Aug. 22, 1949, to William LeRoy and Maxine Evelyn Calhoun Bangs.

He married Janis Marie James March 17, 1979. She survives.

He had worked at National Beef in Liberal for nine years before going to work at the gas companies that served the area...

Phillip Charles Light

Phillip Charles Light

Apr 5, 2024

Phillip Charles Light, 79, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Homestead Estates in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on May 10, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Charles Moses and Josephine (Dunlap) Light, Jr. Phillip graduated from Liberal High School, and then went on to attend Kansas State University.  

On February 1, 1962, he married Margaret Ann “Maggie” Jackson...

Marilyn June Phillips

Marilyn June Phillips

Apr 1, 2024

Marilyn June Phillips, Age 81, of Liberal, Kansas, died on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center. 

She was born in Beaver Oklahoma, on August 31, 1942, the daughter of Jack and Ann (Taylor) Matkin. She attended Liberal High School and was employed at Southwest Medical Center, where she worked in nursery.  She loved working with the babies.  

She enjoyed...

Francisco Anibal Moreno

Francisco Anibal Moreno

Mar 27, 2024

Francisco Anibal Moreno, 35, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Born on January 21, 1989, in Chihuahua, Mexico, Francisco was the beloved son and firstborn son of Francisco and Rosario (Gutierrez) Moreno. He graduated from Stanton County High School and later attended Seward County Community College, where he developed a passion for...

Marcelino Alvarez

Marcelino Alvarez

Mar 23, 2024

After an amazing and full life, Marcelino “Chelino” Alvarez, age 90, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.

 

He was born on November 23, 1933, in Mexico, the son of Udelio Alvarez and Antonia Ibarra.

 

Marcelino dedicated 28 years of his life to working as an equipment operator for J&R Sand, showcasing dedication and commitment in...

Robert "Robby" Walter Clingan, Jr.

Robert "Robby" Walter Clingan, Jr.

Mar 15, 2024

Robert Walter “Robby” Clingan, Jr., age 71, long-time resident of Liberal, Kansas, died Friday, March 15, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona.

 

 

Robby was born on June 14th, 1952 in Stillwater, OK, to Robert “Bob” and Margaret “Marg” Clingan. The family moved to Liberal in 1956. He attended Lincoln Elementary, West Junior High and graduated from Liberal High School in 1970.  He...

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