Obituaries
David Walker
Mar 21, 2025
David Walker, age 51, of Turpin, Oklahoma died on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home.
David was born January 15, 1974, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to John and Luana Walker. He graduated from Herington High School in Herington, Kansas in 1992. He loved riding his Harleys. He was an over the road truck driver for 25 years with his buddies...
Jesus Quintanilla
Mar 16, 2025
Jesus Quintanilla, age 97, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on January 2, 1928, in Rancho Mesas de Acosta, Juventino Rosas, Guanjuato, Mexico, to Filipe Quintanilla and Apolonia Yańez.
Jesus was united in marriage to Guadalupe Gonzalez, she preceded him in death in May of 1990. He exemplified the value of hard work as he worked...
Brian Lee Copper
Mar 10, 2025
Brian Lee Copper, 33, of Austin, TX passed away in his home on Monday March 10th, 2025, of natural causes. His sudden and unexpected death was a terrible shock and loss to his family, friends, and all who loved him.
Brian was born on September 13, 1991, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS to parents Dorothy Copper and Jesus Jauregui...
Leonor Garcia Noblejas
Feb 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leonor Garcia Noblejas. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her daughter’s home on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Leonor was born on April 11, 1942, in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines, to Francisco Burgos Garcia and Isabel Castillo Garcia. There began the extensive multicultural influences that led to the unique foundation of...
Oscar Armando Capir Mendez
Feb 20, 2025
Oscar Armando Capir Mendez, age 25, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.
He was born on December 22, 1999, in Zacualpa, Quiche, Guatemala, to Juan Capir Ruiz and Maria Mendez Mendez.
Oscar grew up in Guatemala and came to the United States to pursue the American dream. He worked hard as a kitchen assistant. Oscar was much liked and...
Joan Janice Guenther
Feb 15, 2025
After a long and amazing life Joan Janice Guenther, age 93, died on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on April 25, 1931, in Rushmore, Minnesota, to Anthony and Anna (Smith) Malmquist. Joan was a graduate of Worthington High School in Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Ferris Guenther on June 17, 1948, in Rushmore. They...
Lisa Diane Foster
Feb 11, 2025
Lisa Diane Foster, age 44, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on November 24, 1980, in Caney, Kansas, to Paul Merritt and Kay (Ranes) Merritt.
Lisa graduated from Caney Valley High School in Caney, Kansas. She went on to Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas, Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and the University of Texas...
Ashton J. Baier
Feb 10, 2025
Ashton J. Baier, age 36, left this world on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas.
He came into this world on November 3, 1988, in Liberal, Kansas, to Jay and Brenda (Stevenson) Baier.
Ashton was a loving father to two boys. He worked many years as an employee of Walmart in Liberal. He loved cheering on local sports teams, especially Liberal...
Kenny Lovato
Feb 7, 2025
Kenny Lovato, age 65, died on Friday, February 7, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on August 23, 1960, in LaJunta, Colorado, to John and Helen (Leal) Lovato.
Kenny was a loving husband to his wife, Connie, and father to his three children. He acquired a variety of different skills throughout his lifetime. He worked in a tire shop, at National...
Victoria Aurora Jiminez
Jan 27, 2025
After a long and amazing life, Victoria Aurora Jiminez, age 96, died on Monday, January 27, 2025, at her residence in Edmond, Oklahoma.
She was born on March 23, 1928, to Delfino S. Sandoval and Altagracia (Casados) Quintana in Gallegos, New Mexico.
On February 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donaciano “Don” G. Jiminez, who preceded her on June 6,...
David Alvarez Cardenas
Jan 22, 2025
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...
Sharon May Kessler
Jan 18, 2025
Sharon May Kessler, age 65, of Fowler, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
She was born on November 17, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Robert and Zola Kessler. As a child she also resided in Blackwell, Oklahoma and Valley Center, Kansas.
Sharon was a longtime resident of Liberal, Kansas where she was a graduate of Liberal High School.
As a...
Arlene Wheeler
Jan 14, 2025
Arlene Wheeler, 83, peacefully went to be with the Lord in the early hours of January 14, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A lifelong resident of Turpin, Oklahoma, she relocated to Tulsa in 2019 to be closer to family.
Born on March 17, 1941, in Liberal, Kansas, to Earl and Georgia (Prater) Watkins, Arlene grew up south of the Beaver River on...
Romualda Uribe
Jan 9, 2025
Romualda Uribe, better known as Ruby or “Viejita” to her closest family and friends, aged 81, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on February 7, 1943, in Las Higueras, Rodeo Municipality, Durango. She was the daughter of Mr. Ramón Amaya and Mrs. Lorenza Arreola. She married Mr. Rafael Uribe Herrera on March 13, 1960....
Juan Miguel Sevilla
Jan 3, 2025
Juan Miguel Sevilla, age 42, died on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on January 15, 1982, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Miguel Angel Sevilla and Maria de la Luz Guzman.
He pursued his dreams by attending truck driving school, becoming a respected truck driver for a milk company. Juan was a devoted father to...
Rebecca Jo Harmon
Dec 28, 2024
Rebecca Jo Harmon, age 71, died on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on October 8, 1953, in Hugoton, Kansas, to Charles J. and Mabel (Shorter) Harmon.
Rebecca’s adventurous spirit found her taking on various roles throughout her career. She worked as a cosmetologist and did field work for Panhandle Eastern. But her true calling came when she...
Carrie Lynn Beaman
Dec 26, 2024
Carrie Lynn Beaman, age 51, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on April 25, 1973, Liberal, Kansas. Her parents are Steven and Rhonda (Helsel) McAdams.
Carrie loved spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She also really enjoyed the time she got with her friends. She really liked being in dance as a kid, and...
Gary Lynn Jones
Dec 20, 2024
Gary Lynn Jones, age 69, died on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on January 5, 1955, at the Epworth Hospital in Liberal, Kansas, to Freddie and Velma (Chessmore) Jones.
In 1973, Gary graduated High School in Liberal, Kansas. On October 25, 1975, he was united in marriage to Debbie Daugherty at the First...
Puri Plett
Dec 17, 2024
Purification “Puri” Gonzalez Cobollo de Plett, a spirited wife, homemaker and cherished matriarch, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the remarkable age of 91.
She was born on April 28, 1933, in Madrid, Spain, to Enrique Gonzalez Melendez and Esperanza Cobollo Augusto. Puri was united in marriage to Leo Von Plett on October 12, 1976, in Turpin, Oklahoma. Leo preceded...
Gabriel Manuel Ruiz Valles
Dec 14, 2024
Lance Corporal Gabriel Manuel Ruiz Valles of the United States Marine Corps, age 19, died on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Menifee, California in Riverside County.
He was born on February 18, 2005, in Liberal, Kansas, to Salvador Ruiz Flores and Claudia Erika (Valles) Ruiz.
Lance Corporal Ruiz graduated from high school in Liberal, Kansas in 2022 and joined the United States...
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