Epifanio G. 'Elmer' Vega
Epifanio G. "Elmer" Vega, 81,
of Newton, retired salesman, died Sunday (Feb. 20, 2000) at Columbia
Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
He was born Feb. 23, 1918, in Wichita
to Jesus and Guadalupe (Hernandez) Vega. He married Carmen Torres
June 29, 1940, in Peabody. She survives of Newton.
He was an active member of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. He was fourth degree Knights of Columbus and also a member of
VFW, American Legion and Elks, all of Newton.
He enjoyed sports and was a participant
in his early years. He was an avid spectator of various sports for
his children and grandchildren.
He worked in the mobile home industry,
Royston's Auto Parts and Santa Fe Railroad in Newton.
Other survivors include: two sons, Paul
Vega of Newton and Edward Vega of St. Louis; two daughters, Anita
Vega-Janowiak of Prairie Village and Cristie Rodriguez of Newton; and
seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; half brother, Raymond Samienago; two half sisters, Margaret
Sauceda and Elena Arellano; and step father, Juan Martinez.
Recitation of Rosary will be 7 p.m.
today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, led by Father Floyd
McKinney.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday also at the church with the Revs. Floyd McKinney, Francis
Cox and Jerome Beat officiating. Burial will be in the St. Mary's
Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call until 5 p.m. today and
9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established with
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.
