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Serjio "Coyote" Rutiaga
Sep 29, 2024
Serjio “The Coyote” Rutiaga, age 41, died on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in Turpin, Oklahoma.
He was born on September 3, 1983, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Maximiliano and Elisa (Quezada) Rutiaga.
Serjio went to school in Liberal, Kansas. He worked as a pipe welder in refrigeration. Serjio will be greatly missed and remembered by his family and friends.
He is survived...
Agustin Gallegos Velazquez
Sep 21, 2024
Agustin Gallegos Velazquez, age 57, died Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the University Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
He was born on August 23, 1967, to Amador Gallegos Garcia and Cirila Velazquez in Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Agustin was united in marriage to Maria Garcia on April 14, 1986, in Mexico. He was a devoted father to three sons, and two daughters and...
Donald E. Witzke
Sep 18, 2024
Donald Eugene Witzke, age 90, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedicated service in both his professional and community endeavors.
Don was born on June 23, 1934, in Bessie, Oklahoma to Leonard and Miriam Witzke.
After graduating from Turpin High School, he furthered his studies for one year at Oklahoma Panhandle State...
David Alan Patrick Thomas
Sep 11, 2024
David Alan Patrick Thomas, age 19, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Hugoton, Kansas.
He was born on March 21, 2005, in Liberal, Kansas to Walter Patrick and Kelly Ann Thomas.
David attended Liberal High School. He worked in sales for retail Carquest Auto Parts. David’s favorite pastime was working on cars and motorcycles. He was dearly loved by his family...
Margaret Herrera
Sep 10, 2024
Margaret Leann Herrera, age 54, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas.
Margaret, a warm-hearted and dedicated individual, was born on April 5, 1970, in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Ernest Herrera and Betty (Johnson) Garcia.
Margaret graduated from Liberal High School in 1988 before attending the Liberal Area Vo Tech. Margaret's professional life was characterized by a remarkable 35-year career...
Elena Isabel Smollock Torres
Sep 6, 2024
Elena Isabel Smollock Torres, of Liberal Kansas was born on August 18, 2024, the beautiful daughter of Brett and Liz Smollock Torres. Elena was called back to heaven on September 6, 2024.
She made a very loving impact on her Brother Kayden Florence, her Grandparents Maria and Jose Rodriguez & George and Rachel Smollock.
A Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2024,...
Velma LaVon Luck
Sep 1, 2024
Velma LaVon Luck, 94, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at Bethany Village Nursing Home in Lindsborg.
She was born April 17, 1930, to J.R. and Elsie Blythe in Pratt.
She married Delvin P. Luck on June 26, 1976. He preceded her in death.
Growing up, she had a love for music and played the piano for church services, weddings, and school concerts. She...
Juan Jose Anaya
Aug 30, 2024
Juan José Anaya, de 49 años, falleció el sábado 30 de agosto de 2024 en su residencia de Liberal, Kansas.
Nació el 21 de mayo de 1975, hijo de Juan Jesús Anaya y Guadalupe Murillo en México.
Juan se unió en matrimonio con Francisca E. Ponce Posas el 19 de marzo de 2011, en Liberal, Kansas.
Será recordado por su dedicación y arduo...
Max Vangieson
Aug 30, 2024
Donald “Max” Vangieson, 65, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on February 20, 1959 in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Donald L. and Dorothy M. (Wilson) Vangieson.
He attended Liberal High School, where he graduated in 1977.
On May 3, 2000, he married Tina LeMonnier in Liberal, Kansas. Tina passed away on May 23,...
Reydecel Gonzalez Castillo
Aug 21, 2024
Reydecel Gonzalez Castillo, 61, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Meade County, Kansas.
He was born on May 2, 1963 in Bachiniva, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Rodolfo Gonzalez Dominguez and Elva Castillo.
On June 9, 1990, he married Sandra Luz Legarda in Mexico.
Reydecel worked for 23 years in Asphalt Plant maintenance.
Reydecel always enjoyed being around his family who he loved to brag...
Carol Jean Benedick
Aug 19, 2024
Carol Jean Benedick passed away peacefully in her home on August 19th, 2024.
She was born in Denver Colorado on October 8th, 1940, as Carol Jean Coble to her parents Margaret and Frederick Coble. She had two brothers, Freddie and Lester R., and one sister, Sandra. Growing up she attended school until the 8th grade but ultimately ended up becoming a...
Ignacio Rivas
Aug 16, 2024
Ignacio Rivas Alvarado, de 84 años, falleció el viernes 16 de agosto de 2024 en el Hospital BSA en Amarillo, Texas.
Nació el 8 de febrero de 1940 en Francisco Zarco, Durango, México, hijo de Eduardo Rivas Martínez y María De La Luz Alvardo.
El 29 de noviembre de 1969 se casó con Jesusita Quiñones, en Francisco Zarco, Durango, México.
Ignacio trabajó en...
Robert "Bob" Deacon
Aug 10, 2024
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul with the passing of Robert "Bob" Deacon.
Bob was born on January 17, 1953, to Edward J. and Mary (Ford) Deacon in Varina, Iowa.
He graduated from Laurens High School in 1971 and continued his academic pursuits at Hawkeye Tech and earned an associate’s degree in Animal Husbandry.
On December 27, 1975,...
Esther Mary Davis
Aug 4, 2024
After an amazing and full life, Esther Mary Davis, age 100, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home in Pleasant Valley, Missouri.
She was born on April 18, 1924, in Tyrone, Oklahoma, to J. Clayton and Elsie (Coats) Hoover.
Esther was a proud graduate of Eureka High School in Baker, Oklahoma, where she was salutatorian of...
Everett Dean Betts
Aug 1, 2024
Everett Dean Betts, age 15, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.
He was born on April 26, 2009, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Scott and Betsy (Quail) Betts.
Everett was a dedicated student who finished his freshman year at Hugoton High School. Despite his young age, he had already shown great promise in various...
Richard "Bud" Lee Wessler
Jul 23, 2024
Richard Lee Wessler, known to his friends as “Bud”, age 93, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.
Bud was born on January 16, 1931, in Kismet, Kansas, to Edward and Della (Smith) Wessler. He graduated from Kismet Kansas High School before furthering his education at Boyles Business College to become a telegraph operator, a skill...
Mable Coleen "Mae" Smith Harviston
Jul 13, 2024
Mable Coleen Smith Harviston “Mae” was born in Liberal, Kansas to Gilbert and Pearl (Waybright) Smith and went home July 14, 2024, in North Las Vegas. She wished to express her thanks for the years of love and laughter and for being part of her life. To those family and friends that preceded her to those she left behind; her...
Francisco Vicente
Jul 8, 2024
Francisco Vicente, age 55, and his wife, Maria Lux Pu, age 47, died Monday, July 8, 2024, in Texas County, Oklahoma.
Francisco was born on July 20, 1968, in Quiché Canillá, Guatemala, the son of Osorio Pu and Sebastiana Vicente. Maria was born on November 15, 1976, in Quiché Canillá, Guatemala, the daughter of Hilario Lux and Isabela Pu.
The church was...
Maria Lux Pu
Jul 8, 2024
Francisco Vicente, age 55, and his wife, Maria Lux Pu, age 47, died Monday, July 8, 2024, in Texas County, Oklahoma.
Francisco was born on July 20, 1968, in Quiché Canillá, Guatemala, the son of Osorio Pu and Sebastiana Vicente. Maria was born on November 15, 1976, in Quiché Canillá, Guatemala, the daughter of Hilario Lux and Isabela Pu.
The church was...
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...
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