Rosario Tellez, 87, died October 16, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born August 23, 1934 in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of Cenobio Negrete and Maria Munoz.
Rosario moved to Mexico City as a young child, immigrated to the United States in the 50's and lived in Omaha, Nebraska and later moved to Garden City. In addition to caring for her family she also worked as seamstress for the Wilsie Cap and Gown Industry for many years. She enjoyed watching novellas, listening to Vicente Fernandez and was a fan of Betty Boop and Club America Soccer Team. She was a woman of deep faith and prayed often for her children, grandchildren and other family members. Her family is comforted to know she will continue to intercede for them in the afterlife.
Survivors include
Sister- Francisca Negrete
(Son) Pedro Tellez, Pedro Tellez Jr (Grandson), Martin Tellez (Grandson), Katie Tellez (Granddaughter), Natalia McCain (Granddaughter).
(Daughter) Maricela Tellez, Felipe Castro (Grandson).
(Daughter) Irma Arroyo, Efrain Arroyo, Efren Cazares (Grandson), Felicia Cazares (Granddaughter), Daniel Arroyo (Grandson), Alejandro Arroyo (Grandson), Flaca Arroyo (Granddaughter).
(Daughter) Alicia Holguin, Angel Holguin (Grandson), Gerado Holguin (Grandson), Nancy Holguin (Granddaughter), Alex Riggs (Granddaughter).
(Daughter) Leticia Tellez Esquivel Lopez Leon (Julio Robles-DLL), Francisco Javier Esquivel (Grandson), Elias Fabian Esquivel (Grandson), Marco Pedro Esquivel (Grandson), and Flavio Joaquin Esquivel (Grandson).
Other family members: Enrique Marcos Tellez (Grandson) & Ofelia Mayorga (Granddaughter), Vanessa O Tellez (Great Granddaughter), Enrique Marcos Tellez Jr (Great Grandson), and Gianna Rosario Tellez (Great Granddaughter).
Other Great Grandchildren: Pedro (PJ) Tellez, Ray McCain Jr, Mariah McCain, Isabella Tellez, Dylan Tellez, Austin Tellez, Ariela Nichole Cazares, Xavier Cazares, Angel Cazares, Avianna Cazares, Alexis Arroyo, Gabriella Arroyo, Junior Arroyo, Layla Arroyo, Lilyana Arroyo, Cruz Arroyo, Gerado Holguin Jr, Leo Holguin, Avion Miguel Friesen Cazares.
She was preceded in death by her Parents; Son-Martin Tellez; Siblings-Hilario Negrete, Ezequiel Negrete, Maurilio Negrete, Julia Negrete, Graciela Negrete & Juana Negrete; Granddaughter-Letizia Tellez & Nephew-Jose Luis Guebara Negrete.
Visitation will be held 12:00-8:00 pm Saturday October 23, 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home and 9:00 am until service time on Sunday October 24, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Sunday October 24, 2021 with Pastor Leland Jackson as Officiant. The family suggests memorials to the Rosario Tellez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, Kansas. 620276-3219
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