Zander Raye Rojas, died Friday January 13, 2023, in Garden City, Kansas.
He was born September 29, 2004, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of
Brandon Ray and Christie Lynn (Pearson) Rojas.
He grew up and attended schools in Garden City and was a Senior at
Garden City Achieve Academy. He enjoyed golfing with his dad, cooking
with his mom, and spending time with his sister, Morgan. They could talk
for hours upon hours about everything and nothing He was loving and
loyal to his girlfriend Yitzel. He always made her feel safe and could
always cheer her up with his sense of humor.. He loved anything and
everything baseball. He could catch and throw when he was still in
diapers. His first at-bat in T-Ball flew high into center field. His
family was amazed and he was upset the umpire wouldn’t let him run past
first base. His hobbies as a young adult included skateboarding, and
gaming with his friends. His siblings and cousins loved spending time
with him. He cared deeply for people, always doing kind things and
helping. He was incredibly smart, too smart for his own good. He had a
quick wit and was always making people laugh with his sarcasm. He
always cared for his grandma, Caverly, helping her out around the house
after her surgery, in exchange for fried chicken and banana bread. As a
young child his favorite person was his grandpa, Papa Jim. He later
named him Papa Roy, no explanation behind the name change. He then
re-named himself Little Roy and the two of them were inseparable. After
Papa Roy passed away he was lucky enough to inherit his prized record
collection. Listening to them brought back cherished memories. He
shared a special bond with his Uncle Tyler. They just fit together.
Uncle Tyler always made time for his Zander and their time together was
like two souls healing each other. Family and Friends will hold his
memories close when they miss his presence.
He is survived by his Mother-Christie Rojas and Sister-Morgan Alexis
Cabral; Father-Brandon Rojas and Siblings-Jorden Rojas, Deago Rojas
& Aria Tomlinson; Grandparents-Caverly (Keith) Rojas Wallace &
Sheryl Pearson; Aunts & Uncles; Tyler Rojas, Carrie (Jared) Mitchell
& Guille Hinde; & Cousins-Corben Davis, Timmy Rojas, Lexus
Springsteen, Cariah Cedra, Tommy Cedra & Landyn Mitchell and other
extended family.
He was preceded in death by his Grandfather-Jim Rojas and Uncle-Kip Rojas.
Visitation will be held 11:00-8:00 pm Thursday January 19, 2023, at
Garnand Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am at
Cornerstone Church with Pastor Casey Harmon Officiating. Burial will
follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the
Zander Rojas Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th
Street, Garden City, KS 67846