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Della Lira Obituary

Victoria- Della Marie Lira, 71, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. She was born on July 21, 1938 in Grove, KS to the late Albert Bell and Rose Silex. Della is survived by her husband, Thomas Lira, daughters, Juanita McCollum of Utah, Wanda Rodriquez of Minnesota, and Linda Veracalous; son, Leonard Lira of Kansas; sisters, Lillian Myers, Donna Bell, and Bonnie Vaviel; and five grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her son, John Duran and her brother, Cecil Bell. The family received friends on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 from 6-7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. A rosary did follow at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home. Funeral mass was on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Our Lady of Sorrows. A private burial will be held at a later date. Pallbearers are Leonard Lira, Aurelio Flores, Sam McCollum, John Rosales, Joseph Perez, and Steven Grossehme. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Lira and Joshua Lira. Grace Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 4, 2010.

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Pamela Perez

March 7, 2010

Aunt Marie, You are truely missed and loved. You will be forever in our hearts and prayers. I know now why you had passed away so soon. You had to help your husband Thomas Lira to the gates of heaven. Both of you will truely be missed. We Love You Both Always And Forever. Amen
Pam, Joseph, Joey, Ashley, Mikey, and Jean Perez

Pamela Perez

March 7, 2010

Aunt Marie, We miss you adn wish that you was still here with us on earth. I know though that you are still because you will forever be in our hearts our thoughts and our prayers. We Love & Miss You Always and Forever.
Love, Pam, Joseph, Joey, Ashley, and Jean Perez

David Matula

March 6, 2010

My prayers are with those left behind.

Annette Lira

March 2, 2010

Nana, We will miss you so much. You are constantly in our thoughts, however we know your in Heaven smiling down on us. We love you.

Love, Annette, Ryan and Josh

Sylvia Irene Romero Lira

March 1, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious to me..I will miss you dearly Aunt Marie! xoxox

Mary McHenry

February 28, 2010

You and your family are you our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Andy and Mary (Cano) McHenry, Joey and Paige.

isabelle mccollum

February 28, 2010

We you miss already. With love and god-speed.
Isabelle Juanita (daughter), Charles McNair (son-in-law), and Samuel Clemens McCollum.

Alice Charbula

February 28, 2010

My heart and prayers are with you

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