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Terrence L. Hamm
Mar 25, 2023
Terrence L. Hamm, age 77, died Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on August 7, 1945, in Liberal, Kansas to Joyce L. Hamm and Ruby Vail.
Terrence graduated from Plains High School in Plains, Kansas and went on to Emporia State University to earn his BA in Business Administration....
Mary Jane Sherretts
Mar 22, 2023
Mary Jane Sherretts, age 66, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on September 24, 1956, the daughter of Cecil Cravens and Dorothy Katherine (James) Cravens, and her foster parents Herbert and Betty Winkler.
Mary graduated from Liberal high school in 1975. Mary was...
Geovany Edgardo Abrego
Mar 20, 2023
Geovany Edgardo Abrego, age 16, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.
He was born on October 2, 2006, to Yovani Abrego and Vivian Sevilla in Liberal, Kansas.
Geovany was a Sophomore at Liberal High School. He was a loving son and an angel for many. Geovany was an inspiration for many...
Jessie Salley
Mar 20, 2023
Jessie E. Salley Jr., age 80, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on June 3, 1942, the son of Jessie E. Salley Sr. and Vada (January) Salley. Jessie was united in marriage to Wilma Jo “Jody" Schultz on May 19, 1961. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2011....
Francisca Antúnez
Mar 14, 2023
Francisca Antúnez, age 82. died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on December 3, 1940, to Marcos Reyes Acosta and Maria Reyes Vidańa in Santa María del Oro Durango.
Francisca was united in marriage to Hector Efrain Antúnez Banuelos on December 7, 1966, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Hector proceeded her in...
Rosalia Rey
Mar 13, 2023
Rosalia Rey, Age 50, passed away on March 13, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1972, in Mexico to Jesus Duran Guerrero and Aurora Hernandez Portillo. In 1991 she married her husband of 32 years, Valentin Rey Estrada. She was the mother of Bianca Rey, Carlos Rey, and Hector Rey, of Liberal, Kansas.
Rosalia was a very...
Valentin Rey Estrada
Mar 13, 2023
Valentin Rey Estrada, Age 57 of Liberal, Kansas passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. He was born September 7, 1965, in El Paso, Texas to Hector Rey Hurueta and Eloisa Estrada Bilbao.
After Graduating from high school and while attending college, Valentin decided to join the Army. He served at the rank of sergeant in the Army for...
Martin Rodriguez Rojo
Mar 13, 2023
Martin Rodriguez Rojo, age 39 died Monday, March 13, 2023, outside of Oakwood, Oklahoma.
He was born on September 25, 1983, the son of Roberto Rodriguez Ortiz and Esperanza Rojo Rodriguez in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Martin completed his formal education at the 8th grade and went on to become a self-employed truck driver. On September 29, 2005, he was...
Cipriano Ortiz Soto
Mar 13, 2023
Cipriano Ortiz Soto, age 71, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence in Turpin, Oklahoma.
He was born on October 26, 1951, in Chihuahua, Mexico the son of Rito Ortiz Chavez and Juana Soto Chavez.
Cipriano was united in marriage to Tina Romero on March 8, 1983, in Perryton, Texas. He was the father of four...
Victoria Nayeli Garcia-Alvarez
Mar 11, 2023
Victoria Nayeli Garcia-Alvarez was born Saturday, March 11, 2023, to Zadriel Garcia and Kessya Alvarez. She embraced the love of her family for several hours before returning to her Heavenly Father.
Victoria had big, beautiful eyes and small feet. This precious little girl had the biggest heart. She was blessed with her mom’s nose, dad’s lips, and a beautiful...
Sharon Kay Johns
Feb 25, 2023
Sharon Kay Johns, age 76, died February 25, 2023, on her own terms at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on September 11, 1946, to Leonard and Mary Rist in Dodge City, Kansas. She claimed the distinction of a “World War II baby”. Sharon was one of five children. She married at a young...
Clifford Pepper
Feb 24, 2023
Clifford Pepper, age 82, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on December 27, 1940, to Donald Clifford Pepper and Vera E. (Stinchcomb) Pepper in Kearny County, Kansas.
Clifford graduated from Stanton City High School and went on to complete 4 years at Ft. Hays State University. On January 2,...
Graciela "Chela" Quintero
Feb 13, 2023
Graciela “Chela” Quintero, age 60, died Monday, February 13, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on June 25, 1962, in Zacatecas, Mexico to Vicente Castro and Aurora Castanon Lazalde.
Chela was united in marriage to Claudio Quintero Sr. on September 23, 1985. She was the loving mother of four sons, Jorge, Claudio Jr., Diego, and Jesus...
Juan de Jesus Alvarado
Feb 4, 2023
Juan de Jesus Alvarado, age 57, died February 4, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born on October 11, 1965, the son of Juventino and Adela Alvarado in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Juan graduated high school in 1983. He was the father of Juan Daniel Avarado Sanchez, Teresa de Jesus Alvarado Sanchez, and Claudia Ivett Alvarado Sanchez.
He is...
Jill Ann Blackmore
Feb 4, 2023
Jill Ann Blackmore, age 69, died February 4, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on October 8, 1953, to Vernon Chance and Frances Corene Gentry in Liberal, Kansas.
Jill graduated Liberal High School and attended some college. On June 29, 1974, she was united in marriage to her husband, John Benjamin Blackmore in Liberal, Kansas. Jill...
Roland Robert Wyer
Feb 3, 2023
Roland Robert Wyer, 66, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at his home.
He was born April 16, 1956, to LaVerne Wyer and Rolisa Johnson.
He married Jane Smith July 23, 1987, in Perryton, Texas at the Ochiltree County Courthouse.
He graduated from Liberal High School in 1974. While in high school, he enjoyed playing football.
He worked in the oilfield...
Joseph Merrill "Joe" Brown
Jan 24, 2023
After an amazing and full life, Joseph Merrill "Joe" Brown, age 96, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colorado.
He was born on September 6, 1926, in Hooker, Oklahoma to Mary Cox Brown and William Ellis Brown, one of 13 children. Joe was raised in Hooker until he joined the...
Juan Alexis Moreno-Sanchez
Jan 21, 2023
Juan Alexis Moreno-Sanchez, age 29, died Saturday, January 21, 2023, in Liberal, Kansas
He was born on August 25, 1993, the son of Socorro Moreno and Antonia Sanchez in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Juan graduated from Liberal High School and attended some college. He spent his youth as a boxer and cage fighter a sport he and his family...
Mauricia Fraire
Jan 18, 2023
Mauricia Fraire, age 61, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on January 15, 1962, the daughter of Vicente Marquez and Elisa Aguilar in Santa Clara, Durango, Mexico.
Mauricia’s most cherished moments were with her family. She enjoyed caring and nurturing her loved ones. She was an amazing mother, wife,...
Bonnie Lee Rypma
Jan 13, 2023
Bonnie Rypma, age 79, died Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Robert J Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on April 23, 1943, in Hollywood, California, the daughter of William “Bill” and Sally (Wright) Lillard. Bonnie attended school in Santa Barbara, California and graduated from Santa Barbara High School.
After graduation Bonnie...
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