Omar Herlindo Acevedo De Paz, 43, died Thursday May 5, 2022, in Oakley,
Kansas. He was born March 4, 1979, in Zacapa, Guatemala, the son of
Rudelio Acevedo Salguero and Adela De Paz De Paz.
Omar grew up and attended schools in Guatemala. He and his wife met and
married in Guatemala. They moved to Garden City in 2000. He was a hard
worker, willing to put in the time and energy to make sure his wife and
two sons, Kender and Omar were well taken care of. The majority of his
employment was as a driller in the Oil Rigs. He was a joyful soul and
knew how to enjoy a celebration to the fullest. He enjoyed listening to
music, visiting with family and cheering on his favorite soccer team,
Real Madrid.
Survivors include his Wife of the home; Sons-Kender and Omar Acevedo;
Parents- Rudelio Acevedo Salguero and Adela De Paz De Paz;
Siblings-Edwin Acevedo, Wilder Acevedo, Sucely Acevedo; numerous
Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and other extended family.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8, from 12:00 – 8:00 pm & Monday, May 9, from 1:00 – 8:00. The Rosary will be held at 5:00 pm also on
Monday, May 9, all at Garnand Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be held
Tuesday May 10 at 10:00 am at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob
Schneider as Celebrant and broadcast live on the Garnand Funeral Home
Facebook Page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery.
The family suggest memorials to Omar Herlindo Acevedo De Paz Memorial Fund In Care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846