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CELIA MARX Obituary

Celia P. (Puente) Marx, 80, of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 8, 2013. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to North Care Hospice House, 2800 Clay Edwards Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Celia was born February 5, 1933 in Kansas City, MO, to Joaquin and Carmen Puente. She started modeling at age 16 for Patricia Stevens Modeling. In 1951, she graduated from Manual High School. She joined the United States Air Force after graduation, stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in Texas, where she was later voted Miss Randolph Air Force Base. She later worked as an executive secretary for Columbia Pictures. Celia loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Celia is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ruben Puente, Hilda Puente Ryan, Irene Puente, and Fernando Puente; and daughter- in-law, Beatrice Marx. Survivors include children, Donald Marx and Maria (Bob) Hutchinson; siblings, Consuelo Keller; Josephine Puente and Luis (Lois) Puente; grandchildren, Justin, Matthew, Jordan (Rachel), Devon, Brittany, and A. Robert; niece, Janet (George) Florez along with numerous other nieces and nephews; her beloved dog, Harry, and former husband, David E. Marx. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com. Arr: McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119. McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas city, MO 64119, 816-453-7700 www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 11, 2013.

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October 5, 2013

I was sorry to hear about your mother. My family lived next door and your aunt Janet, me and my bother were always running back and forth - sometimes we even took baths together. Your mother was so beautiful - I wanted to look like her and speak like her. I will always nice memories of your mom - the whole family especially your grandmother.

Linda J. Lange - Delgado (Tootsie)

David Marx

September 14, 2013

Maria & Donald
Your Mother's love lives on in the lives she touched, in the dreams she nurtured, in the hearts that hold her close.

Andrea Rhea

September 12, 2013

Maria, Hutch and Donald, I am sadden to hear of your loss. Your mom was a great person and she gave me many fun and happy memories. I hope she is resting up in heaven.

September 12, 2013

She's finally at peace. These are the times that I'm grateful for having so many photographers in the family. Lots of treasured pictures to go along with the memories ... like the Easter egg hunts on the farm. :) She will be missed.

Much aloha,
Michele Puente Sarlo

Lynn Hutchinson

September 12, 2013

Pecy Marx will live forever in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

September 11, 2013

September 11, 2013

Bob

September 11, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Celia Marx. Thanks to her service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Beth Zullo

September 11, 2013

So sorry for you're loss. You're mom was a great person and it seems like yesterday growing up around her. Great memories! Thoughts and prayers are with you're family.

My mom and Aunt Consuelo

September 11, 2013

September 11, 2013

God bless our Pecy ... with lots of love, from Pat

in Texas

Jacqueline Stauffer

September 11, 2013

It was lovely to learn and so interesting to know your mother even through this sad medium. She is very beautiful and I can her in see both you and Brittany.

September 11, 2013

Maria, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Like so many others, I know what it is to lose a parent you truly love. The memories help get you through.
Angela Melzi

Laverne Pitts

September 11, 2013

Words can't begin to express the lost of someone you love.I would like to say to Maria, Bobby, Matt, Brittany and Robert God has not failed you yet. You have to put all your pain and grief into the hands of our Father and I promise you that he will ease the pain and bring you through it. Love you all.

September 11, 2013

Celia

September 11, 2013

Evelyn Puente

September 11, 2013

MC and Donald, Aunt Pecy was greatly loved by us all and will truly be missed. Wishing God's comfort and blessings to all of you.

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