Obituaries
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...
                                
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
                                
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