Oct 10, 2022

Elvia Marquez

Posted Oct 10, 2022 8:10 PM

Elvia Marquez, 73, died Thursday September 29, 2022 at her home in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on April 20, 1949, in Yepomera, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Desiderio and Ines Flores Varela. She married Jose Jesus Marquez on May 8, 1976. He passed away on November 25, 2020.

Elvia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who took pride in her home. She was loving, kind and cherished her family deeply. Elvia enjoyed doing crosswords, baking, and even working in her yard. She really loved her flower garden, growing and tending to them.

She is survived by her Sons-Enrique Marquez of California, Cesar Marquez of Florida, Jose Marquez of Leoti, Daughter- Noemi Marquez of Leoti, 3 Sisters, 1 Brother, 9 Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Grandchildren.

Services were October 9, 2022, at St. Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Rev. Tim Hickey as Celebrant. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Elvia Marquez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.