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Jorge Antonio Orozco

Jun 15, 1971 — Oct 14, 2026

Jorge Antonio Orozco

Jorge Antonio Orozco, age 55 died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.

He was born June 15, 1971, in Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico to Antonio Orozco and Maria del Rosario Mata. On November 18, 2023, Jorge was united in marriage to Sonia Zamudio in Liberal, Kansas. Over the years, he worked at National Beef, Arby’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell.

Jorge enjoyed working on cars, especially their audio systems, and took great pride in his own lowriders. He also loved woodworking and could build anything. Jorge enjoyed retro games such as Zelda, exploring technology, and learning all he could about it. In his younger years, he also loved to draw. Whatever he set his mind to, Jorge approached with remarkable skill and ingenuity.

Above all, Jorge cherished his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He loved his nephews as his own and played an important role in helping raise them.

Jorge will be remembered for his loving and caring nature. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

He is survived by his father, Antonio Orozco Aguilar of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico,

son, Luis Gerardo Orozco of Liberal, Kansas,

two brothers, Heriberto Orozco and his wife, Sylvia of Liberal, Kansas, and

Victor M. Orozco and his wife Susana of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico,

Three sisters, Laura Orozco and her husband, Jose Antonio Castro of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico,

Rosa Isela Orozco and her husband, Margarito Olivo Diaz of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico, and

Bricia Yunnuen Orozco of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico.

Nephews, Adam James Guerra and his wife, Sandy of Liberal, Kansas,

Erick Alexis Orozco and his wife, Breia of Liberal, Kansas,

Adrian Orozco and his wife, Izabell of Liberal, Kansas,

Michael Diaz of Corpus Christi, Texas,

Edward Diaz of Corpus Christi, Texas,

Jacinta Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas,

Leonardo Martinez, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas,

Enrique Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas, and

Victor Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas,

Niece, Krystal Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria del Rosario Mata and infant daughter, Alexia Marie Orozco.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas. 

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

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

Jorge Antonio Orozco, de 55 años, falleció el miércoles 14 de octubre de 2026 en el Hospital St. Catherine en Garden City, Kansas.

Nació el 15 de junio de 1971 en Zacapu, Michoacán, México, hijo de Antonio Orozco y María del Rosario Mata. El 18 de noviembre de 2023, Jorge se unió en matrimonio con Sonia Zamudio en Liberal, Kansas. A lo largo de los años, trabajó en National Beef, Arby's, Burger King y Taco Bell.

A Jorge le gustaba trabajar en autos, especialmente en sus sistemas de audio, y sentía gran orgullo de sus propios lowriders. También amaba la carpintería y podía construir cualquier cosa. A Jorge le gustaban los juegos retro como Zelda, explorar tecnología y aprender todo lo que podía sobre ella. En su juventud, también le encantaba dibujar. Lo que se propusiera, Jorge lo hacía con una habilidad e ingenio notables.

Por encima de todo, Jorge apreciaba a sus sobrinas, sobrinas, sobrinas nietas y sobrinos tatos. Amaba a sus sobrinos como si fueran suyos y jugó un papel importante ayudando a criarlos.

Jorge será recordado por su naturaleza amorosa y cariñosa. Será profundamente extrañado y recordado con cariño por su familia y amigos.

Le sobrevive su padre, Antonio Orozco Aguilar de Zacapú, Michoacán, México,

hijo, Luis Gerardo Orozco de Liberal, Kansas,

dos hermanos, Heriberto Orozco y su esposa, Sylvia de Liberal, Kansas, y

Víctor M. Orozco y su esposa Susana de Zacapú, Michoacán, México,

Tres hermanas, Laura Orozco y su esposo, José Antonio Castro de Zacapú, Michoacán, México,

Rosa Isela Orozco y su esposo, Margarito Olivo Díaz de Zacapu, Michoacán, México, y

Bricia Yunnuen Orozco de Zacapú, Michoacán, México.

Sobrinos, Adam James Guerra y su esposa, Sandy de Liberal, Kansas,

Erick Alexis Orozco y su esposa, Breia de Liberal, Kansas,

Adrian Orozco y su esposa, Izabell de Liberal, Kansas,

Michael Díaz de Corpus Christi, Texas,

Edward Díaz de Corpus Christi, Texas,

Jacinta Martínez de Corpus Christi, Texas,

Leonardo Martinez, Jr. de Corpus Christi, Texas,

Enrique Martínez de Corpus Christi, Texas, y

Víctor Martínez de Corpus Christi, Texas,

Sobrina, Krystal Martinez, de Corpus Christi, Texas.

Le precedieron en muerte su madre, María del Rosario Mata, y su hija pequeña, Alexia Marie Orozco.

La visita será de 9:00 AM a 5:00 PM, el lunes 19 de octubre de 2026, en la capilla de la Funeraria Hornung, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Posteriormente, se rezará el rosario a las 7:00 PM del lunes 19 de octubre de 2026, en la Iglesia Católica de San Antonio de Padua, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

La misa funeral será a las 10:00 AM, martes 20 de octubre de 2026, en la Iglesia Católica de San Antonio de Padua, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Después habrá un entierro en el Cementerio Liberal.

Las condolencias pueden enviarse a la familia en www.hornungfuneralhome. com

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Visitation

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel

1212 West 2nd Street, Liberal, KS 67901

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Prayer Service

Monday, October 19, 2026

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, KS 67901

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, KS 67901

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