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LUPE TINOCO Obituary

Guadalupe "Lupe" Tinoco, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away May 14, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Lupe was born Dec. 12, 1927 in Chanute, KS to Patricia and Felipe Mendez. She moved to Kansas City, MO where she married her husband, John Tinoco, Sr., on March 30, 1946. A member of Sacred Heart- Guadalupe Church, Guadalupanas, and Kansas City Azteca Lions Club, she was appreciated for her fund raising, generosity, and great cooking. Lupe was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Emily Tinoco and Sally Ann Pena; 8 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John, Sr; children, Carolyn Delgado, Mary Jane Ramirez, and John Tinoco, Jr (Kathy); 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great- grandson; and many loving nephews, nieces, and other relatives. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. on Thurs, May 17 at Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Church, 2544 Madison, with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. or Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Church. Lupe's priorities were her family and church. She was known for her baking of cakes and sweets. She loved to laugh with her family and had a wonderful sense of humor. Even during her last days she managed to make her family laugh with her quick wit. She loved to be with her family around the kitchen table, sharing meals, conversation, and great memories. We're all grateful to recently have celebrated John's birthday and their wedding anniversary party with her. She touched so many and will be greatly missed. Online condolences may be made at mcgilleymidtownchapel.com McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, 816-753-6200 www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on May 16, 2012.

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May 21, 2012

Jason, Mary, John, and Justin,,,,, My thoughts and DEEPEST sympathies are with all of you and your families. I am sorry I just saw the news of her passing. As you know I have had some issues too,,, please accept my apologies for not reaching out sooner. May GOD bless all of you and the entire family!!!

May 20, 2012

John Jr and entire Tinoco Family, May God bless you and may you take comfort in knowing she is in heaven.

April Lewis and Family

Angelina Tinoco

May 19, 2012

Grandma, Thank your for being the best Grandma ever! For always being there for me when I needed you the most, for always listening when I needed to talk & loving me unconditionally. I've had you in my life for 32 years & I feel blessed with them years & only wish I had Jocelyn sooner so she could've loved you longer...But I will definitely do as you asked of me & take care of your "Princess" & she will never forget you & the love you had for her...I love you Grandma, please watch over us & guide us all & we will be sure to take good care of Grandpa.

Gloria and Silvio Mendez

May 18, 2012

With heartfelt and sincerest sympathies, we offer our prayers. May
god bless you all.

Lauren Tinoco

May 18, 2012

I'll always remember my grandma as a strong, funny woman. Memories still surround me and comfort me, letting me know that she won't be gone forever. I miss you grandma, see you in heaven.

IRENE MUNOZ

May 17, 2012

Mr. Tinoco and Family,

May God ease your pain during this difficult time. Mrs. Tinoco was a wonderful person. I remember when she used to donate cakes to Our Lady Of Guadalupe School, that was always so very nice of her. She will be dearly missed, and we will be praying for you all.

Irene & John Munoz and Family

May 17, 2012

Dear Carolyn,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know no matter how old you are there is still so much pain, yet there is the comfort of knowing they'll be with our Lord. I didn't know your mom very well, but I remember her making a birthday cake for Gary Jr. & her delicious tamales at Christmas. May she rest in peace. Prayers to you and your family. Diana Ford

Leticia Kelley

May 17, 2012

Mary Jane and Family,my deepest condolences. May God give you all the strength to get through these next few days. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Lupe.

Bea Nations

May 17, 2012

It is with a saddened heart that I send my most sincerest sympathy to the Tinoco, Delgado, Ramirez and extended families. I pray that Our Lord will comfort you in the days and years ahead. Keep the precious memories alive and close to your heart, may they sustain you during this very trying time in your lives. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

In Friendship and Love~
Bea(Mata)Nations

Manuel Batrez

May 17, 2012

Hi Jay, never knew your mom but as I read she was a wonderful person, and for sure many memories go along with that, like back in the day, good time to reminisce and reflect on those good old times. Heaven is her home now, and may she watch over you all keep you safe and sound untill you all can meet up with her and your dad too. Peace be your strength brother Blessings to you all. Manuel and Christina.

Elida Vargas Paredes

May 17, 2012

Tinoco families,

On behalf of the Margarito and Josefina Vargas families, we send our deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful neighbor and friend.

So many good memories of our years on Madison with the best of friends and neighbors. A lady who was always willing to give of herself.

May God wrap his arms around you all and receive Mrs. Tinoco in his blessed hands.

May God bless you now and always.
Que Dios los bendiga hoy y siempre.

The Vargas Families

Sally Grado-Gasca

May 16, 2012

Jay my condolences to your family in the loss of your mother. I want you to know that we are there for you neighbor. Our blessings and prayers are with your family during your difficult days ahead.

Debbie (Mabery) Collins

May 16, 2012

My thought & prayers are with ALL of you. She was such a "special" lady, and will be missed. Stay strong and you will make it through this difficult time.

Shawn Pollock

May 16, 2012

To the Tinoco family-
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God bless.

May 16, 2012

Jay, my thoughts and prayes are with you and your entire famiy! PEACE BE WITH YOU IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER,SON AND HOLY SPIRIT!

May 16, 2012

Great memories of "Lupe Tinoco"! especially SacredHeart school and church events. We all lived on Madison block! All part of kids growing up and just knowing all the people in the neighborhood! Rest in peace my friend.

John A Barrera and daughters
JoAnna
Patricia
Diana
and Maria

Jason (J.R.) Ramirez

May 16, 2012

Grandma, I am really going to miss you. I am grateful for the time I got to spend with you and I will forever cherish those memories. When I look to the skies, I know you and my Dad will be looking back. Until we meet again. I love you.

Rose Lunn

May 16, 2012

End of Earthly Life

daughter, sister, friend, cousin,
wife, aunt, mother, grandmother, great aunt:
all these rolls now played out.

fear, doubt, insecurity, anger, rage,
hopelessness, loneliness, shame, depression:
all these feelings are thrown out.

joy, completion, happy, content,
awe, calm, compassion, peace, free:
all these states, now, won't be without.

You have our deepest sympathy.

Rose Lunn and Ed Bender, Jr.

Sue Bustamante

May 16, 2012

John,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Let your memories console you and bring you great comfort. You all are in my prayers.

Minnie Roby

May 16, 2012

To the Tinoco family God bless you all. My prayers are with you.

Josie Valdivia-Gallegos

May 16, 2012

Mary Jane and Mr. Tinoco, Teresa (Valdivia) thought so much of your mom and family, she spent alot of time with her best friend Sally, she fondly remembered when she went to Mexico with your family on vacation. Now Teresa is in Heaven with your mom and Sally. Sorry for your loss.

Valdivia Family

Bernie & Christine Grado

May 16, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Christina Moreno

May 16, 2012

To the entire John Tinoco, Sr. family, on behalf of the Lupe & Angie Moreno family, we send our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother Lupe. She was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. May she rest in peace.
We send our prayers to you all at this difficult time.

Linda Reyes

May 16, 2012

Carolyn, John and the rest of the your family,

I sorry for your lost. Your mother was such a special person. I hope that all of your memories will easy your pain. Just know that she is in a better place.
RIP for Mrs. Tinoco.
Linda

KARYN MARTINEZ

May 16, 2012

WONDERFUL WOMAN, OUR CONDOLENCES FROM THE RIVERA FAMILY, RONNIE,GARY,KEVIN AND KARYN.

Lindsey Kennedy

May 16, 2012

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.~Author Unknown

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .

Lindsey Kennedy and family

monica pacheco

May 16, 2012

Mary Jane and Tinoco family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Daniel Cervantes

May 16, 2012

Truly a wonderfull lady I ever knew and she use to make some of the best cakes I ever had. I will miss u Mrs. Lupe Tinoco. May u be sitting next to the good Lord watching upon us all.

john (j.v.) ramirez

May 15, 2012

Grandma, I will miss seeing you and being able to call and talk to you. May you Rest in Peace and watch over us all.

Olga Villarreal

May 15, 2012

Our condolences from the Meza Family. May she rest in peace.

Olga Villarreal

May 15, 2012

Our condolences from The Meza Family.

Wanda Mendez

May 15, 2012

Our deepest sympathies go to the entire family. Nena was such a loving, kind person and we loved her so much. She will be very much missed. From your cousins, Dean and Wanda

Michelle Morales

May 15, 2012

Kathy & Jay and entire Tinoco family. My prayers are with you. May your Mom rest in peace and Watch over you all from above. Saint Jude pray for family in Jesus name amen...

Leticia (Lala) Esparza

May 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Tinoco family...may God give you the love and strength to get you thru this most difficult time.

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