Obituaries

Matthew Aaron Bandt

Matthew Aaron Bandt

Jul 10, 2023

 

Matthew Aaron Bandt, age 32, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

 

He was born on July 7, 1991, in Bangor, Washington, to Harlan Bandt and Yolanda Chapa. 

 

After getting his GED Matthew worked as a cook for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. He was always smiling and enjoyed spending...

Wanda June Hall

Wanda June Hall

Jul 2, 2023





Wanda June Hall (Denney), loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. 

She was born in Liberal, Kansas on January 19, 1930, the daughter of Wilson and Meta Opal (Hunt) Denney.  She grew up in Liberal, graduating from Liberal High School in 1948.  She then went...

Connie Stebens

Connie Stebens

Jun 23, 2023

 

Connie Stebens, 70, died Friday, June 23, 2023 at her residence in Liberal.

 

She was born on May 12, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Thurman and Frances (Byrd) Bradshaw. 

She graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa in 1971.

On March 13, 1974, she married Delbert Stebens in Liberal, Kansas.  They were married for 49...

Carlos "Chuck" Segovia Pando

Carlos "Chuck" Segovia Pando

Jun 18, 2023

After an amazing and full life, Carlos “Chuck” Segovia Pando, age 86, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on July 13, 1936, to Juan Segovia and Josefa Pando in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. 

 

Carlos was united in marriage to Lupe Duran on April 8, 1965, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico. He...

Juan Manuel "Coach" Gomez

Juan Manuel "Coach" Gomez

Jun 17, 2023

 

Juan Manuel “Coach” Gomez, age 59, died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on January 5, 1964, to Jesus Manuel Gomez and Maria Paz in Rosales, Chihuahua, Mexico. 

 

Juan was united in marriage to the love of his life, Maria Del Socorro on April 5, 1986, in Rosales,...

Juan Alvarado-Rodriguez

Juan Alvarado-Rodriguez

Jun 12, 2023

Juan Alvarado-Rodriguez, age 89, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

 

He was born on June 16, 1933, to Jose Alvarado and Espedita Rodriguez in San Juan Capistrano, Mexico. 

Juan was married to Antonia Santoyo and was the father of four sons and four daughters. He worked in agriculture as a crop farmer. Juan...

Jose Cipriano Calvillo

Jose Cipriano Calvillo

Jun 2, 2023

 

Jose Cipriano Calvillo, 82, died Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on September 26, 1940 in Santa Rita, Mexico to Lazaro Calvillo and Filomena Barrientos.

 

In 1967, he married the love of his life, Maria De Jesus Calvillo in Mexico.  She preceded him in death on December 8, 2013.

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Cory Don Rash

Cory Don Rash

May 30, 2023

 

Cory Rash, age 37, died Tuesday, May 30,2023 at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on August 10, 1985, in Liberal, Kansas, to Jeff and Kristy Rash.

 

Cory attended school in Turpin, Oklahoma, where he graduated from High School.

He went to Southwest Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with a Physical Therapy Degree.

He...

Hubert Henry Heeren

Hubert Henry Heeren

May 25, 2023

After an amazing and full life, Hubert Henry Heeren, age 87, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on July 17, 1935, on a farm in Milford township, Denison, Iowa, to Peter J. and Annie Marie (Boyles) Heeren. 

 

Hubert received his education in a rural schoolhouse in Denison, Iowa. At the age of...

German Lastor-Morales

German Lastor-Morales

May 20, 2023

 

German “Germs” Eduardo Lastor-Morales, age 11, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

 

He was born on May 21, 2011, in Liberal, Kansas, to Tomas Pacajoj Lastor and Candelaria Morales Sente.

 

German was in the 6th grade at Seymour Rogers Middle School. He played the drums in the school band which he...

Howard Andrew Dunn

Howard Andrew Dunn

May 16, 2023

After an amazing and full life Howard Andrew Dunn, age 93, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas.

 

He was born on March 7, 1930, in Richfield, Kansas, to Oral Allen and Lena May (Sims) Dunn. 

 

Howard graduated from the Goodwell Oklahoma high school, and continued his education at Oklahoma Panhandle State...

Preston LeRoy "Lee" Redger

Preston LeRoy "Lee" Redger

May 13, 2023



Preston LeRoy “Lee” Redger, age 71, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

He was born on February 23, 1952, in Abilene, Kansas to Kenneth and Thelma Redger.

 

Lee graduated high school. On March 5, 1982, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Marie Elizabeth Parish in Liberal, Kansas.  He was...

Ruth A. Franks

Ruth A. Franks

May 8, 2023

 

Ruth A. Franks, age 82, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas.

 

She was born September 13, 1940, in Bethel, Oklahoma, to Ira Hardin and Mary Lou (Jones) Hardin. 

 

Ruth was united in marriage to her soul mate, Wayne Franks.

 

Ruth’s great love was music.  She wrote music...

Laurita Kay Barr

Laurita Kay Barr

Apr 24, 2023

Laurita Kay Barr, age 87, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.

 

She was born on April 6, 1936, in Cimarron, Kansas, to Charles Naylor and Luella (Strobel) Naylor. 

 

Laurita graduated from Cimarron High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Donald Gene Barr Sr. on June 19, 1954. Laurita was...

Ignacio Franco Rocha

Ignacio Franco Rocha

Apr 21, 2023

Ignacio Franco Rocha, age 73, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on November 13, 1949, in Cd Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico to Francisco Franco Luevano and Vicenta Rocha Luevano.

On November 27, 1974, Ignacio was united in marriage to Teresa Vazquez. They had a long and loving marriage for 47 years until her...

Constance Cooper Yoxall

Constance Cooper Yoxall

Apr 20, 2023

Constance Cooper Yoxall died April 20, 2023, in Olathe, Kansas. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 27, 1931 to Ross and Muriel (Hobson) Clarke. Connie married James Richard Yoxall in Topeka, Kansas on April 7, 1952. He predeceased her in death. She is survived by two children, Rick, Liberal, Kansas, and Bonnie, Lenexa, Kansas; two grandchildren, Ashlee,...

Kevin Manuel Urquiza Watson

Kevin Manuel Urquiza Watson

Apr 17, 2023

Kevin Manuel Urquiza Watson, 32, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

 

He was born on January 28, 1991, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Victor Urquiza and Wendy Watson. 

 

Kevin graduated from high school and went on to become a truck driver, driving fuel tankers. He loved music. Kevin wrote music and...

Frederick Leon Warner

Frederick Leon Warner

Apr 15, 2023

Frederick Leon Warner, age 93, died on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Nicknamed at a young age, he was known as “Pete” the rest of his life. Pete was born May 31, 1929, in Liberal, Kansas to Leon Pierson and Anna Imogene Hinch Warner. He and younger brother Charles “Bud” Warner attended Liberal schools and grew up working summers on the...

Jose Moreno Gomez

Jose Moreno Gomez

Apr 14, 2023

Jose Moreno Gomez, age 85, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

 

He was born on October 12, 1937, in Salamanca, Mexico, to Amado Moreno and Maria Gomez. 

 

Jose was united in marriage to Eva Miranda. She preceded him in death in 2011. He was the loving and devoted father of ten children....

Barbara Campbell

Barbara Campbell

Apr 7, 2023

Barbara Campbell, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas.

 

She was born on October 10, 1942, and raised at the height of WWII, the daughter of Marjorie and Frank Thompson at the family farm near Rolla, Kansas.

 

Barbara graduated from Rolla High School in 1960. She furthered her working...

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