Hornung Family Funeral Home

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We understand every life is special, for that reason we always make a point of concentrating on the quality of a life well-lived, not just through memorials, but helping family and friends celebrate the individual's life. Our combined experience of 50 years as full time Funeral Directors and Embalmers will be a great advantage to you when you face that overwhelming moment of '"What am I going to d

o?" By calling on us and our family of staff, you will have the assurance of your individual needs being met with professionalism balanced with a personal touch. If you are looking for high standards, a caring staff, and good moral values, then Brenneman Funeral Home can assist you at a crucial time. Mike and Kelly Hornung
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05/25/2026

Remembering those who sacrificed for us this Memorial Day. Have a safe and blessed day.

Kevin Jack BishopKevin Jack Bishop, age 55, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas...
05/21/2026

Kevin Jack Bishop

Kevin Jack Bishop, age 55, died on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norma and Eula (Massie) Bishop.

Services are pending at this time.

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

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Wriston Eldon EmmettEldon Emmett Wriston, age 83, died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Sunporch of Dodge City, Kansas.He was...
05/21/2026

Wriston Eldon Emmett

Eldon Emmett Wriston, age 83, died on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Sunporch of Dodge City, Kansas.

He was born on November 27, 1942, in Liberal, Kansas, to Luel Theron and Alta Crites Wriston.

Eldon graduated from Liberal High School in 1961 and went on to serve his community and state with distinction through many years of dedicated service in the Kansas National Guard. He worked as an over the road truck driver for many years. Eldon will be lovingly remembered by his two sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren.

He is survived by his two sons, Steven Wriston of Alabama, and

Eldon Wriston of Dallas, Texas,

Daughter, Nickie Wriston of Effingham, Illinois, and

Two grandchildren, Chance,

Limn, and

His close friends, Dean and Velda Royse.

A private burial will take place at Liberal Cemetery.

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

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Jesus Esparza AlvaradoJesus Esparza Alvarado, age 60, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas....
05/20/2026

Jesus Esparza Alvarado

Jesus Esparza Alvarado, age 60, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on April 6, 1966, in Delicias Chihuahua, Mexico, to Manuel Esparza Gomez and Manulela Alvarado Marquez.

Jesus had a high school education and worked as a Derrick Hand in the oilfield. He was united in marriage to Paulina Esparza in March of 1992 in Rosales, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Jesus was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jesus was a hardworking man. He was very friendly and always put others first. He enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to music, reading, and above all, working. Jesus never took days off and when he did, he continued to work at home with building projects, mechanic work, carpentry, and farming. He adored his granddaughters and kids more than anything and always made sure his family had what they needed.

He is survived by his wife, Paulina Esparza,

His parents, Manuel Esparza Gomez and Manuela Alvarado Marquez,

Three sons, Three sons, Aron Esparza and his partner, Jessica Garcia,

Alejandro Esparza, and

Jesus Manuel Jr. Esparza and his wife, Adrianna,

Daughter, Yessica Esparza,

Three grandchildren, Jocelyn Jenny Esparza,

Natalie Nichole Esparza, and

Jaylani Esparza,

Brothers, Luis Alonso Esparza Alvarado,

Alfredo Esparza Alvarado,

Sisters, Maria Guadalupe Esparza,

Maria del Rosario Esparza,

Martina Esparza, and

Velia Maraima Gomez.

Visitation will be at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Reverend Charles Seiwert will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

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

Jesús Esparza Alvarado, de 60 años, falleció el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026 en su domicilio de Liberal, Kansas.

Nació el 6 de abril de 1966 en Delicias, Chihuahua (México), hijo de Manuel Esparza Gómez y Manulea Alvarado Márquez.

Jesús tenía estudios de secundaria y trabajaba como operario de torre de perforación en los yacimientos petrolíferos. Se casó con Paulina Esparza en marzo de 1992 en Rosales, Chihuahua, México.

Jesús era un esposo, padre y abuelo cariñoso. Jesús era un hombre muy trabajador. Era muy amable y siempre anteponía a los demás. Disfrutaba pasando tiempo con su familia, escuchando música, leyendo y, sobre todo, trabajando. Jesús nunca se tomaba días libres y, cuando lo hacía, seguía trabajando en casa en proyectos de construcción, mecánica, carpintería y agricultura. Adoraba a sus nietas y a sus hijos más que a nada y siempre se aseguraba de que su familia tuviera lo que necesitaba.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Paulina Esparza,

sus padres, Manuel Esparza Gómez y Manuela Alvarado Márquez,

tres hijos, Arón Esparza y su pareja, Jessica García,

Alejandro Esparza y

Jesús Manuel Jr. Esparza y su esposa, Adrianna,

su hija, Yessica Esparza,

tres nietos, Jocelyn Jenny Esparza,

Natalie Nichole Esparza y

Jaylani Esparza,

sus hermanos, Luis Alonso Esparza Alvarado,

Alfredo Esparza Alvarado,

Hermanas: María Guadalupe Esparza,

María del Rosario Esparza,

Martina Esparza y

Velia Maraima Gómez.

El velatorio tendrá lugar de 9:00 a 17:00 horas, el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026, en la funeraria Hornung Family Funeral Home, situada en 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

El rosario tendrá lugar a las 19:00 horas del lunes 25 de mayo de 2026 en la iglesia católica de San Antonio de Padua, situada en 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

La misa fúnebre se celebrará a las 10:00 horas del martes 26 de mayo de 2026 en la iglesia católica de San Antonio de Padua, oficiada por el reverendo Charles Seiwert.

A continuación tendrá lugar el entierro en el cementerio de Liberal.

Pueden enviarse las condolencias a la familia a través de www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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Cutberto Adame-VisosoCutberto Adame-Visoso, age 69, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Libera...
05/14/2026

Cutberto Adame-Visoso

Cutberto Adame-Visoso, age 69, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on November 3, 1956, in Chichihualco, Guerrero, Mexico, to Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso.

In 1975, Cutberto married Reyna Marino in Mexico, and together they built a life centered on hard work and family. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oil and gas industry and milo fields, and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Reyna Marino of Liberal, Kansas,

Sons, Jesus Adame Marino and his wife, Jordan of Liberal,

Emanuel Adame Marino, and

Christopher Adame Marino of Liberal,

Daughter, Donna G. Adame Marino and her husband, Adolfo Najera of Satanta,

Grandchildren, Julian Adame, Jaylei Adame, Josiah Adame,

Genaveve Najera-Adame, Sebastian Najera-Adame,

Elias Adame, and

Adriel Mateo Adame,

Brothers, Leonardo Adame,

Mario Adame,

Sisters, Altagracia Adame, and

Carmen Adame.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso,

Sisters, Gloria Adame, Guillermina Adame, and Marta Adame,

Brother, Pedro Adame.

Rosary will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.

Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.

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

Cutberto Adame-Visoso, age 69, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on November 3, 1956, in Chichihualco, Guerrero, Mexico, to Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso.

In 1975, Cutberto married Reyna Marino in Mexico, and together they built a life centered on hard work and family. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oil and gas industry and milo fields, and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Reyna Marino of Liberal, Kansas,

Sons, Jesus Adame Marino and his wife, Jordan of Liberal,

Emanuel Adame Marino, and

Christopher Adame Marino of Liberal,

Daughter, Donna G. Adame Marino and her husband, Adolfo Najera of Satanta,

Grandchildren, Julian Adame, Jaylei Adame, Josiah Adame,

Genaveve Najera-Adame, Sebastian Najera-Adame,

Elias Adame, and

Adriel Mateo Adame,

Brothers, Leonardo Adame,

Mario Adame,

Sisters, Altagracia Adame, and

Carmen Adame.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Adame and Natividad Visoso,

Sisters, Gloria Adame, Guillermina Adame, and Marta Adame,

Brother, Pedro Adame.

Rosary will be at 7:00 PM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.

Burial will take place in Mexico at a later date.

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

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James "Dickie" Richard HowellJames Richard Howell (Dickie to his family and friends), passed away at his home on Monday,...
05/12/2026

James "Dickie" Richard Howell

James Richard Howell (Dickie to his family and friends), passed away at his home on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 90.

Dickie was born September 26, 1935, in Meade, Kansas to James A. and Martha M. (Sawyer) Howell. He attended his school years in Meade, graduating in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1954. He served during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1957 with the rank of Sergeant.

He was an active oilfield consultant most of his life and owned his own company, How Co., in Liberal, Kansas until his retirement.

Dickie was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in 2011.

He married the love of his life, Anna Marie Allen on July 25, 1959. She passed away May 8, 2022.

He is survived by his three children, Valencia Hernandez of Halstead, Kansas,

and Deanna Howell of Wichita, Kansas, and

James “Jimmy” R. Howell II of Henderson, Nevada,

Three grandchildren,

Kera Snyder of Kansas City, Kansas,

Adreanne Hernandez of Liberal, Kansas, and

Anthony Hernandez of Kansas City, Kansas,

eight great grandchildren,

Sister, Laverta Delong of Meade, Kansas, and

A host of nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James A. and Martha M. Howell, and

Two sisters, Nadine Stanley and Babe Kelmer.

Visitation will be 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 12, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

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

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Dorothy "Liz" StarkeyDorothy “Liz” Starkey, age 70, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Texas Specialty Hospital in Amari...
05/05/2026

Dorothy "Liz" Starkey

Dorothy “Liz” Starkey, age 70, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Texas Specialty Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

She was born on October 17, 1955, in Glenville West Virginia, to Oren and Dortha Gillespie Hess.

Liz graduated high school and went on to serve in the Army working as an Army nurse at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, where she met Michael Logan Starkey. They married on June 21, 1975, in Denver, Colorado. Michael preceded her in death on October 1, 2021.

Liz was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker who prioritized her family.

Her kindness and dedication left a lasting mark on everyone she met, and her absence will be deeply felt by all whose lives she touched.

Liz cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. She also had a deep compassion for all animals and loved family camping trips, especially sharing stories around the campfire. Liz was an avid reader. Riding motorcycles with Michael gave her a sense of adventure. Liz's legacy lives on through the joyful moments she created and the love she gave so freely.

She is survived by two sons, Christopher Logan Starkey, and wife, Lindsay Starkey, of Liberal, Kansas,

James Samuel Starkey, and wife, Cassie Starkey, also of Liberal, Kansas,

Grandchildren, Shanna Starkey, Zoey Starkey, Peyton McDaniel, Everlee Colter, Clara Starkey, and Harley Starkey

She is preceded in death by her parents, Oren and Doretha Hess.

husband, Michael Starkey,

brother, Orlen Glenn Hess,

Brother-in law, Edward Starkey, and

Sister-in-law, Mildred Jones.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, W. 10th Street, Liberal, Kansas. Jack Cooley will be officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Angels for Animals or Liberal Animal Shelter in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

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

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Carol LockasCarol Joy Lockas, age 87, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas.She was born on December 13, ...
05/04/2026

Carol Lockas

Carol Joy Lockas, age 87, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born on December 13, 1938, in Liberal, Kansas, to Charles Oren and Olive Clark King.

Carol graduated from Liberal High School and then attended college. She worked as a skilled bookkeeper and insurance agent for Zimmerman and Company for many years. She married Bobby Dean Lockas in June 1959 at the King family home in Liberal, they were together for 67 years, raising two children, Michael and Debra. Carol belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution and enjoyed researching extensive family genealogy. She enjoyed cooking and visiting the mountains. She was known as a loving wife, mother, and caring friend.

She is survived by her husband Bobby Lockas of Liberal, Kansas,

Son, Michael Lockas of McKinney, Texas,

Daughter, Debra Locas-Phillis and her husband, Randy of Grand Junction, Colorado.

Visitation will be 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Rex Petty will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

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

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Kelly HeadrickKelly Headrick went to be with the Lord on April 19. 2026 in Seward County North of Liberal, Kansas. He wa...
05/04/2026

Kelly Headrick

Kelly Headrick went to be with the Lord on April 19. 2026 in Seward County North of Liberal, Kansas. He was born June 26,1962 in Liberal, Kansas to Ivan and Marylin Headrick. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1980, then attended Kansas State University.

Kelly’s love of farming brought him back home to the family farm where he farmed alongside his dad Ivan and brother David. Kelly had a passion for racing where he worked on racecars till all hours in the night with his best friend Gary and with Cody. In 1998, Kelly married Brenda Royse and together they raised Joshua and Josiah Royse. In 2000, they celebrated the birth of their daughter Brianna, the apple of Daddy’s eyes. As the family grew, they moved to Turpin, Oklahoma. In 2002, Zane, the life of the party, joined the family, daddy’s little fourth generation farmer. Kelly always had the time to help the kids - from fixing Josh and Josiah’s cars, tea parties with Brianna and building hot rods with Zane. He enjoyed being PAPA to 4 granddaughters. Kelly shared his love of going shooting in the fields, four wheeling in the dunes or around the farm and teaching the kids how to fix things and how to weld things out of metal. In 2019 Kelly returned to the family farm to be with his parents till they went to be with the Lord. In Kelly’s life, he made many lifelong friends, he was always ready to help anyone at the drop of the hat, especially if a plate of food was involved.

Kelly is survived by Joshua Royse and Fiancé Sydney of Malibu California; Josiah Royse and wife Theresa of Guymon, Oklahoma; Brianna Headrick, Zane Headrick and Fiancé Ansley, of Liberal, Kansas; granddaughters Rebecca, Rosanna, Miranda, and Johanna Royse (and soon his first grandson, Melvin Royse) of Guymon, Oklahoma; siblings Sheri Byrn and her husband, Max of Woodward, Oklahoma; David Headrick of Liberal, Kansas; Gary Headrick and his wife, Jennifer of Sublette, Kansas; John Headrick and his wife, Laura of Towanda, Kansas; Joan Glunt and her husband, Layne of Ottawa, Illinois. Along with many nieces and nephews and cousins.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Marylin Headrick and his granddaughter Bethany Royse.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. The Family will be present to greet friends.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, May 11, 2026, at CrossPoint Church, 204 N. Sherman, Liberal, Kansas. Pastor Jonathan Zamora will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to CrossPoint Church Benevolence funds in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

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

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Rogelio VallesRogelio Valles, age 59, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.He was born...
05/01/2026

Rogelio Valles

Rogelio Valles, age 59, died on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his residence in Liberal, Kansas.

He was born on May 10, 1966, in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico to Genaro Valles and Aurelia Medrano.

Rogelio married Laura Maria Valles Carrillo and was the father of two sons and one daughter, as well as the grandfather of five grandchildren. He held the position of loader operator at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy. He will be remembered with respect and appreciation.

He loved his family and was devoted, responsible, and protective of his family. Rogelio enjoyed gathering with relatives and will always be remembered for making jokes.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Maria Valles Carrillo,

Son, Saul Valles and Alondra Bolivar of Liberal, Kansas, and

Son, Rogelio Eliseo Valles of Mexico,

Daughter, Brenda Vela and her husband, Ecxon Vela of Topeka, Kansas,

Five grandchildren, Isaac Perez,

Abigail Rangel,

Ezra Vela,

Leia Vela, and

Paloma Valles

Mother, Aurelia Medrano of Chihuahua, Mexico,

brothers, Luis Valles of Taos, New Mexico,

Gerardo Valles of Las Vegas, Nevada,

And Oscar Valles of Chihuahua, Mexico,

sisters, Graciela Simental of El Paso, Texas,

Carmen Valles Reza of Juares, Mexico, and

Bertha Valles of Chihuahua Mexico,

He is preceded in death by his father, Genaro Valles.

Rogelio Valles, de 59 años, falleció el miércoles 29 de abril de 2026 en su domicilio de Liberal, Kansas.

Nació el 10 de mayo de 1966 en Delicias, Chihuahua (México), hijo de Genaro Valles y Aurelia Medrano.

Rogelio se casó con Laura María Valles Carrillo y fue padre de dos hijos y una hija, así como abuelo de cinco nietos. Ocupaba el puesto de operador de cargadora en High Plains Ponderosa Dairy. Será recordado con respeto y agradecimiento.

Amaba a su familia y era devoto, responsable y protector con ella. A Rogelio le gustaba reunirse con sus familiares y siempre será recordado por sus bromas.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Laura María Valles Carrillo,

su hijo, Saúl Valles, y Alondra Bolívar, de Liberal, Kansas, y

su hijo, Rogelio Eliseo Valles, de México,

su hija, Brenda Vela, y su marido, Ecxon Vela, de Topeka, Kansas,

cinco nietos: Isaac Pérez,

Abigail Rangel,

Ezra Vela,

Leia Vela y

Paloma Valles;

su madre, Aurelia Medrano, de Chihuahua, México;

sus hermanos, Luis Valles, de Taos, Nuevo México;

Gerardo Valles, de Las Vegas, Nevada;

y Oscar Valles, de Chihuahua, México;

sus hermanas, Graciela Simental, de El Paso, Texas;

Carmen Valles Reza, de Juárez, México; y

Bertha Valles, de Chihuahua, México.

Le precedió en la muerte su padre, Genaro Valles.

El velorio será de de 9:00 a 5:00 horas el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026 en la funeraria Hornung Family Funeral Home, situada en 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.

El Rosario seguirá a las 7:00 de la mañana del lunes 4 de mayo de 2026 en la iglesia católica de San Antonio de Padua, situada en 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.

La misa fúnebre será a las 10:00 de la mañana del martes 5 de mayo de 2026 en la iglesia católica de San Antonio de Padua. Celebrada por el Reverendo Charles Seiwert.

El sepelio se realizará en el Cementerio Liberal.

Se pueden enviar condolencias a la familia en www.hornungfuneralhome.com

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Sandra Claudette SosaSandra Claudette (McGillivray) Sosa, age 90, died peacefully at home in Liberal on Saturday, April ...
04/23/2026

Sandra Claudette Sosa

Sandra Claudette (McGillivray) Sosa, age 90, died peacefully at home in Liberal on Saturday, April 18 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Ulysses, KS on June 10, 1935, to Kenneth Dean McGillivray and Joyce Roberta Price. Sandra was a proud member of two pioneer families in southwest Kansas, the Kepleys and McGillivrays. Her paternal grandfather, Guy Farquhar McGillivray, was the first County Clerk of Grant County.

Sandra attended schools in Wyoming and Colorado, as well as Ulysses. She was the first student to graduate from rural Red Rock School, northeast of Hickock, KS. When her stepfather was transferred to El Dorado, AR, she graduated from El Dorado High School in 1953.

She married James H. Randle at Hickam Air Force Base Chapel in Honolulu, HI in 1954. They were divorced in 1961. On June 15, 1962, she married the love of her life, Salvador Sosa, at First Baptist Church in Liberal.

For most of her adult life, she was an executive or departmental secretary. Sandra worked for Pan American Petroleum Corp. in El Dorado, AR; The Federal Credit Union in Pearl Harbor, HI; Anadarko Petroleum Corp. in Ulysses and Liberal; and Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. in Liberal. She was also employed by the State of Kansas Social & Rehabilitation Services before serving for ten years as church secretary at Faith Tabernacle Church in Liberal.

In 1998, she received The Southwest Daily Times Unsung Hero Award for her years of community service as a foster parent for children and teens in crisis and for her volunteer work and advocacy on behalf of Southwest Home Care Hospice.

Sandra’s faith was central to her identity; she was baptized at age 17 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Ulysses. For many years, she was a devoted Sunday School teacher, spiritual mentor, and leader of Bible studies and women’s groups at First Baptist Church, then Faith Tabernacle Church in Liberal. In 1993, she became the first woman elected to the Board of Deacons at Faith Tabernacle Church.

Sandra was an avid reader and a lifelong fan of country music. In her youth, she was a loyal listener to the Grand Ole Opry on WSM radio and a repeat attendee at the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport, LA. Her wit, compassion, and strong moral compass will be sorely missed, along with her considerable hosting, cooking, and baking skills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Marvin Lee Skiff (Janis) of El Dorado, AR; and her infant son Jackie Kevin Randle of Ulysses, KS.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Salvador Sosa of the home; her son Cameron Randle of Garden City, KS; and her granddaughter Angelica Celeste Garcia of Los Angeles, CA. Sandra has two brothers and two sisters, Randall Skiff (Renee) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; Scott McGillivray (Shelly) of Pagosa Springs, CO; Becky Proctor (Ken) of Torrance, CA; and Nancy McGillivray (Garv) of Manhattan Beach, CA.

She also leaves behind a handful of cousins and scores of nieces and nephews, each of whom she loved and valued.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 1, 2026, at Faith Tabernacle Church, 514 N Kansas Ave, Liberal, Kansas. The Reverend Rex Petty and the Reverend Canon Cameron Randle will be officiating.

A burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery.

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

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