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JOHN COMPOS Obituary

John P. Compos, 84, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Sat., June 4, 2011, at Kansas City Hospice House. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., on Wed, June 8, at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood, KCMO, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on at 10 a.m., on Thursday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5106 St. John Ave., KCMO. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. John was born on May 20, 1927 in Argentine, KS,, to Juan and Ruth (Pena) Compos, who preceded him in death. He served in the Navy during World War II and was part of the USS Wisemen Destroyer Escort before being discharged in 1946. John was very fond of softball and played with the Aztecas for 15 years, during which time they won the Kansas City, Kansas City Championship three years in a row between 1956- 1958. From 1970 to 1975 his love for the sport continued as he restarted and managed the Azteca Softball Team for 5 years. In 1975, John started the Mexican-American Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame where many of the former players from 1924 received recognition. John worked for Armour Meat Packing for 37 years then worked at Jones Store Company in Prairie Village for 13 years. He enjoyed traveling to California and Arizona where he had several nieces and nephews, fishing, hunting, dancing, and being a big joker. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Glennon Council and was member of American Legion Post 609. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by son John and brother Joe Compos. John is survived by his wife of 63 years, Modest; children, Richard Compos, and Janet Lapadino; brother, Anthony; 2 sisters, Mary Lemos and Maggie DeLeon 6 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. His love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was all he lived for and always helped in any way possible. John never met a stranger and helped everyone who crossed his path. He will be missed. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please sign the guestbook at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com. McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-753-6200

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 7, 2011.

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February 6, 2015

Mrs. Compos, I see the emptiness in your eyes, as I know you see in mine. I'm here for you, the circumstances are sad, this is how God planned it. You are in my prayers and my thoughts. I see my Beautiful Monica when I look at you, she was a "Mini Modest!" Just as Aysia is a "Mini Monica!" God Bless you each day until you join John, Johnny Boy, and Monica again.

Aysia's 1st Mother's Day w/o Mama - May of 2012

Sherry Pendleton

February 6, 2015

"Aysia" (Monica's Baby) honoring Mama at Hospice

Sherry Pendleton

February 6, 2015

John's Beautiful Grand Daughter (Monica)

Sherry Pendleton

February 6, 2015

Fernando Reyes

June 20, 2011

I'm sadden even more that uncle johnny is gone,and I can only blame myself for not being able to make a better relationship with my mom,Maggie's,side of our Family,please accept my condolences and know that Gods' Love Heals All hurts.Fernando

Me& Papa. <3

Your #1, Ondrea Lapadino

June 20, 2011

I miss you more than ever. Someday we will be joined once again. The family keeps telling me, I remind them of you I yell "SCORE!". I love you, and miss you making me laugh. (:

Cheryl Clifton

June 18, 2011

Janet and Richard and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 12, 2011

To Aunt Modest, cuz Janet and Richard, my prayers and thoughts are with you daily, Uncle John is smiling down on you, very proud of your send off, he is with Johnny boy and my dad, Uncle Jerry, together again in God's holy heaven. I love you all very much.
Maria Hernandez

June 10, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle John's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences from Helen Quijas family. Uncle John and Aunt Modest were such an important part our lives when growning up and we will forever be greatful. Love you Aunt Modest, Richard and Janet.
Julia Quijas Ford

June 10, 2011

To all of the family,
We were all blessed to have such a wonderful person in our lives. Tio was such a loving, considerate and caring man. He loved telling stories about playing ball, showing us his "boxing" moves and we loved his dichos. We were happy when he and Tia would come to CA - they were always out doing something with Mom. We will miss him dearly and will never forget the countless memories we all shared. R.I.P. Tio.
Love,
Mark, Suzie, Amelia and Elias Avila

EDDIE, ROSINA VALDIVIA

June 10, 2011

AUNT MODEST, AND FAMILY.WE WERE SADEND TO HEAR OF UNCLE JOHNS PASSING.. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES.

June 9, 2011

Dear Richard & family,We were sorry to hear about the loss of your father.The memories we have of him are back in the day that sofball was all anyone of us live by !he was a great coach & it was a pleasure to have known him !Albert Jr & Nini Tinoco

JOHN RODRIGUEZ

June 9, 2011

John and Janet i am dearly sorry for your loss our prayers and condolences are with you.

June 9, 2011

Mrs. Compos, Richard, Janet & family.
I'm heartbroken to hear of Mr. Compos' passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. And know that his legacy carries on in each and every one of you.
Blessings
marcella

David Hernandez

June 8, 2011

Aunt Modest, Richard, Janet, and grand kids. Sory for your lost, he will be soley missed. We will never forget his love of life, and the love he had for his family. From nephew david sr, david jr, janette,lisa, and gina Hernandez

Janet Murillo

June 8, 2011

Dear John (comp),You will be missed and please don't you and Andy start any trouble up there. If someone asks you to get a hot dog with pickles for them be sure to do it right. (Modest knows what i mean)
Love, Janet Murillo

Grandma Bev

June 8, 2011

Modest, Richard, & Janet,
Take comfort in knowing you have a Special Guardian Angel to watch over you.

frances maucelli

June 8, 2011

Dear Modest, Richard and Janet Iam deeply sorry to hear about John he was a good man no more 86 he is up in heaven with my mother and brother you know how my brother loved him we have a lot of memories about down on 5th street and him being 86 my love to you all and my prays are with you all Love always Frances Maucelli

Guillermo Gonzalez

June 8, 2011

Tia Modest, my deepest condolences on your loss. I always looked forward to seeing Uncle John and spending time with him he had the best stories. I loved how he called me Willie from Spain.

June 8, 2011

Richard and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you . May Gods love peace and strength be present with you. GOD BLESS YOU tom brush

Sherry

June 8, 2011

Let peace come to the hearts of this loving family knowing John has joined Johnny Boy and Our Heavenly Father.
We will lean on each other, none of us will fall ~ Amen

John's Great grand daughter. A gift from grand daughter, Monica.

Sherry

June 7, 2011

John's Grand daughter. A gift from son, Richard Compos.

Sherry

June 7, 2011

Westwood Internal Medicine

June 7, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Katherine Villegas

June 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Acosta

June 7, 2011

I am truely sorry for your loss. May John rest in peace.

Carol Oyerly

June 7, 2011

Mom, Janet and Richard..my heart aches for you all, I know the loss you feel. The Lord will watch over him now as he joins his family in heaven. His open heart and warm smile will be greatly missed.
Your White Daughter,
Carol

June 7, 2011

Modest, I can't tell you, and your family,, how very sorry I am, but please remember, you are a very strong lady, and God will help you through this. I will see you soon, Nancy Ragusa.

Mary Rose Hernandez

June 7, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gracie (Hernandez)Estepp

June 7, 2011

To my Tia Modest and cousins Janet and Richard and their Children and Grandchildren.
My heart is so sad that my Tio has left this world,but so blessed to have shared so many beautiful memories with all of you. Uncle John and my Dad shared the same quality of Never Meeting a Stranger, it's very admirable and uncommon. You all have been in my prayers all week, it's been tough on ALL of you. God Bless you all and keep you safe. Rest In Peace Tio. Love, Gracie, Dave & Paullie

debra cisneros

June 7, 2011

Modest, Janet and Richard,

Johhnny was loved by my father and the rest of my family so much. The good times we shared at the ball parks are just good memories now. He is with dad now and they can talk about all the good times they had. Our prayers are with all of you.

Joseph & Nancy Compos/Fogle

June 7, 2011

Our hearts go out to you in your loss.Joseph A.Compos son of Anthony Pena Compos and Hilda (Dawson)Compos and Nancy Fogle,Joseph A Compos (Joe Joe),Victoria Josephine Compos (Torie) Gladstone,Missouri

Your Loving Daughter

June 7, 2011

Dad, you will be missed by all. You will always be in my heart. Please, help me watch and guide our family. I love you..

Irene Grado-Anzua

June 7, 2011

Modest,Janet,and Richard
My condolence, we will miss your father very much, we shared so many good times together as family, with parties, dancing and just sharing family time. I love you all.

Catherine Zuniga

June 7, 2011

Tio, so many beautiful memories to keep you in our hearts and minds. May the Lord hold you in his arms to comfort you on your journey.

Vickie Rivas

June 7, 2011

Uncle Johnny...
God bless you, we remember you with love and many, many memories of your love for us and all your family with your ever present laughter and hugs. May you rest in peace with our Lord who has healed you. We will miss and know you wait for us. Lolita & Delores

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