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MARY VERA Obituary

Mary Vera passed away May 11, 2013. She was born May 9, 1928, in Plao Pinto, Texas, but lived in Kansas City her whole life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Vera; parents, Pablo and Antonia Hernandez; two sisters, Lupe Rodriguez and Lily Morales; brother, Frank Hernandez and two daughters, Theresa Medellin and Diana Vera. She is survived by five sons, Mike Castaneda (Patty), Anthony Castaneda (Rosario), Raymond Castaneda, Edward Vera (Anita), and Frank Vera, nine daughters, Helen Madrueno, Rita Mendez (Edward), Barbara Esparza, Yolanda Piseno, Susan Palacio, Mary Vera, Carmen Vera, Laura Vera and Patricia Holy (Les); brother, Manuel Hernandez; sisters, Margaret Armendariz, Jane Vasquez, Angie Hernandez and Lila Casperson; 60 grandchildren, 111 great grandchildren and 17 great- great grandchildren. Mary always supported her grandchildren in getting their education. She had a strong religious belief and prayed her Rosary faithfully. When her children needed a strong shoulder or someone to listen, her door was always open. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was the heartbeat of our family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Holy Name Church, 16 South Iowa, Kansas City, Kan. Burial following at St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the McGilley Midtown Chapel, with the Rosary at 6 p.m. Condolences may be made at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-753-6200 www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com

Published by Kansas City Star on May 14, 2013.
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Mom,Sitting here thinking about you,missing you.It will be a year since you have left .You will never leave my heart.Just want you to know I love you.It still hurts to go places without you.Thank you,for teaching me to face what life brings.GOOD NIGHT!lots of love. your daughter Helen

April 13, 2014

Thinking of you more and more each day. I love you mom and I miss you very much. Help me to watch over my kids. God bless you.

March 6, 2014

Mom a very Special Angel Thank you for the love you gave us tell dad I love and miss him dearly

Yolanda Vera-Piseno

March 4, 2014

hi mom,

i miss you very much, thank you for supporting me during difficult times in my life.

love Eddeie

June 28, 2013

To my cousins, I am extending my condolences in the loss of your beautiful mom. Whom I am proud to call my tia. When i was home i went to visit her and give my farewells. She is home now. Love you guys

Rosemary 'Rosie' Cabret

June 17, 2013

Mom,just thinking of you,I miss you very much.I cry,can't believe you are not here with us.you where love very much and will be missed.You where all we had. I love and miss you with all my heart. Love Helen

June 12, 2013

hi mom, just sitting here thinking of you about ready to say the rosary with lil eddie, please forgive me for all i have done and the things i failed to do. I LOVE VERY MUCH

YOUR SON Edward Rudolph Paul Vera

June 10, 2013

you will always live within me mom, i love you.

your son Eddie

June 9, 2013

thank you for all you have done for me and to prepare me to live my life

Eddie

June 3, 2013

I love you mom

Eddie

May 31, 2013

Trisha, Frank, Laura, Eddie, Raymond, Carmen,
TC, and extended family i am sorry to hear about your mom. May the Lord console you. She was a very nice lady and i was glad I got to know here some and was glad to be part of your lives in the 80's. God Bless you!
Marc Lopez

Marc Lopez

May 24, 2013

Grandma,

I still can't believe your gone...it just does not seem real...Aryanna says you have talked to her. She misses you so much. She keeps talking about how fun her summer was gonna be when you came home from the hospital. I told her to remember all your times together. It is hard for her when we are home. Continue to watch over her. We love and miss you very much. Not a day goes by that we don't think or talk about you.

Rachelle

Rachelle Pecina

May 20, 2013

Dear Cousins, I am so sorry for your lost. We will all miss her deeply she was such a strong woman. I remember how she told my mom that she needed to get on with her life and not sit there and grieve so I know that's what she wants you kids to do now. You will shed tears but be strong like her. I Love You Anna Marie Pacheco and Family My prayers are with you.

May 18, 2013

anna pacheco

May 17, 2013

Helen, with deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. May God give you strength and my heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family.

Gloria O'Leary

May 17, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about your lost of our Tia Mary. She was very strong lady that kept her family united in many ways. Our Blessed Prayers of the Rosary are with her.
Joe & Karen Hernandez & Family.

May 16, 2013

Helen, Rita, Tony, Raymond,Castaneda and Vera Family,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you all, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God ease your pain and sorrow during this difficult time.

Irene & John Munoz

May 16, 2013

Eddie
Sorry to hear about you're mom,my condolences to you and your family at this time. May your faith get you through these next few days .

Patrick Hernandez and family

May 15, 2013

What a wonderful woman God has gained in his kingdom. My prayers go out to Ramon, Katrina, Frank, Angela, Rachelle, and Carmen, as well as the rest of the family.

Lisa Marquez

May 15, 2013

Mike, so sorry to hear about your Mom we could not be there with you and your family but know that our prayers are with you, Linda and Eddie Lopez

May 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We are here for you should you need anything. Tia Mary was such a great person and we know that she is in eternal rest with our Lord.

Sal & Jeanette Cervantes & Family

May 15, 2013

Helen Madrueno

May 15, 2013

Dearest mom,
why did you leave me? I love you. I had so many plans for us, I was going to take good care and spend time with you. You were the only one left for me. (Besides my children) to care for. I hurt and will miss you very much. We had so many days, months, and years together. You were my life and I will always remember what we had.

Love your daughter,
Helen

Helen Madrueno

May 15, 2013

Mike, Helen, Rita, Frank and the rest of Mrs. Vera family,
So sorry for the lost of your mother. She was a very nice lady. Remember that you all have your own memories of her. Mary, Rest in Peace.

Linda Reyes

May 15, 2013

Eddie and Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a remarkable, strong person. She will be truly missed. She will be an Angel watching over you.

Marty and Olga Moreno

May 14, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Vera/Castaneda families. I know your loss is great. Aunt Mary touched so many people with her love, kindness and generosity. May she rest in eternal peace, and may the family be comforted knowing she is an angel in heaven. May God bless all!
Laura Mortimer and family

Laura Mortimer

May 14, 2013

To all the family,
We our sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Aunt Mary is now with Uncle Frank.

Victor and Gloria Moreno

May 14, 2013

so sorry, Love and Gods blessings to all.

John E. Vera

May 14, 2013

My heart goes out to my Tia... you will be greatly missed.. Love you all

annie perez-magana

May 14, 2013

Patricia, Frank Vera Jr, Rachelle Pecina & entire Family: May God Bless your Mother & Grandma and may she rest in peace. Your all in my thoughts & prayers and may all your Beautiful memories give you comfort.. John 3;16

Michelle Morales

May 14, 2013

God has taken another angel home. I love you Grandma!

Michele Castaneda

May 14, 2013

Brother Eddie, my sincerest condolences for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family during this time of grief. May the love of the Lord always shine its light on you, your mom and your family.

I will talk to you soon.

Ted Noravong

May 14, 2013

Michele Castaneda

May 14, 2013

Mary sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family. God bless you

Aida Guerrero

May 14, 2013

Frank and family, I am truly sorry for loss of your beloved. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. May God give you strength and peace at this time of sorrow.
Truly, Teresa Whitecalf Sierra

Teresa Sierra

May 14, 2013

All wet millers have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers 3,5 and 9

May 14, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. I know how much she meant to all of you. Veronica Moreno

May 14, 2013

Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Francesca Garcia

May 14, 2013

Eddie, We are sorry for your loss. Your mother is in a much better place. May God give you and your family strength to endure this time. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Trinh Noravong

May 14, 2013

Helen, the Pecina, Castaneda and Vera families, who would've predicted that she and my dad would go to heaven within 12 days of each other. She was always kind to me and my family, and we have nothing but good memories of her from the last 20 years. Helen, I know right now you may not feel like it, but you are stronger than you realize, as long as you rely on your faith in God, as he and your kids will help you get through both losses. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Chris, Lisa, Josh & Hunter

May 14, 2013

To all my family back home. I am praying for you and you will be missed Aunt Mary! Remember the good times we had with her. She was such a wonderful person and she passed it along to everyone of my beautiful cousins. Love you all and wish i could be there with you guys in this hard time. A special prayer to Aunt Helen. Iove you all. God bless.

Lila Perez Hernandez

May 14, 2013

To all my cousins, I am so sorry that your Mom has passed, she is still with you in your hearts. I always thought Tia Mary was such a strong woman to have been a Mother to all of you. She is with Uncle Frank now and is dancing in the sky. Love you all !! cousin Lisa Valles

Lisa Valles

May 14, 2013

Helen Rita Laura Susan Carmen Mary Yolanda Barbara Patricia Mike Raymond Anthony Edward and Frank I am so sorry for your loss Tia Mary is an angel now to look over us she will be greatly missed I love you all very much and you are in my thought and prayers R.I.P Tia Mary I love you

Ersila Hernandez

May 14, 2013

Mom
I remember the good times we had shared together as a child I remember the things you taught me and i passed them down to my granddaughter. I will always tell her this is how my mom showed me how to do it. Examples like sewing, cooking, crocheting, cleaning. Mom i miss you dearly you will always be in my heart love you
Your daughter
Mary Vera

Mary Vera

May 14, 2013

Grandma Margaret, Mike, Helen & Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary was such a great person with a big loving heart. She will never be forgotten!

Yolanda Sustaita & Family

May 14, 2013

Eddie, my prayers are with you and your extended family today and in the days ahead. I know what a special place you have in your heart for your mother. May God grant her eternal peace and may her memory bring you joy, comfort and hope always. God bless, YBIC

Doug Hettinger

May 14, 2013

May you rest in peace Mary and find your solace in the arms of your God. Thank you for sharing your life with my children(your grandchildren), and always bringing a smile to their faces. You will be sorely missed. May God grant you eternal peace.

Thomas Raab

May 14, 2013

My condolences to your family Ed. Prayers for your continued strength and faith.

ryan o'donnell

May 14, 2013

Raymond and family so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your whole family.

Debra Cisneros

May 14, 2013

To the Vera Family, my thoughts and prayers are will you. Hugs to you Aunt Mary as you can finally be at peace with Uncle Frank. God Bless, Regina Esteban

May 14, 2013

Carmen Vera and Eddie Reyes, our prayers and thoughts are with you two and your whole family for the loss of your mother and grandmother.

annette calderon and family

May 14, 2013

Grandma,

We miss you dearly...my Aryanna is hurting and wants to know why...please watch over her...she is filled with so many memories of the two of you...i told her you will be forever in her heart...we love and miss you grandma...Aryanna (your Princess) Dominic and Rachelle....

Aryanna wants to go to church every Saturday because her Grandma did....i promised her we would...

Gone but will never be forgotten...

May 14, 2013

Mom
I miss you already, there is one thing I could have said more and that was “thank you for being the pillar in my life”. As I sit here thinking of you and all the good and bad times I went through in my life, you would always say “do not quit be strong” You will be missed dearly. But I know you will never leave me and you will be there to listen to my prayers. I love you Mom and thank you for being my mother on Mother's day and my father on Father's day.
Love your Son
Edward R Vera

May 13, 2013

Mom
I miss you already, there is one thing I could have said more and that was “thank you for being the pillar in my life”. As I sit here thinking of you and all the good and bad times I went through in my life, you would always say “do not quit be strong” You will be missed dearly. But I know you will never leave me and you will be there to listen to my prayers. I love you Mom and thank you for being my mother on Mother's day and my father on Father's day.
Love your Son
Edward R Vera

May 13, 2013

So sorry for your lost. May God give yr family comfort and strength for yr lost. She was a great, loving,and caring person. My tia will be missed.

Jesse and Linda Montoya

May 13, 2013

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