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.