Hilarion "Leo" Terrones
Obituary
Hilarion "Leo" Terrones, 86,
of Newton, died Monday (June 20, 2016) at the Kidron Bethel Center in
North Newton.
He was born on October 21, 1929, in
Newton, the son of Thomas and Clara Landin Terrones. Leo was raised
and attended schools in Newton. He married Emily Juarez.
After spending 46 years with the Santa
Fe Railroad, Leo retired on October 4, 1991.
He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church. He enjoyed working in his yard and having
a green thumb. Leo could always be spotted at one of the many area
Mexican dances. He also enjoyed working in the kitchen and dining
room of Bethel College, as well as walking his dog "Chico."
Christmas was always an important time for Leo to spend with his
family, exchanging gifts and preparing his favorite Mexican foods. He
loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas.
Survivors include his sons, David
Terrones of Newton, James Terrones and wife Janet of Olathe;
daughters Sophia Martinez and husband Tony Jr. of Newton, Vera
Espinoza of Hutchinson, Gloria Warner and husband Kevin of
Hutchinson, and Patricia Gosselin and husband Chad of Abbeyville;
sister Lorrie Lujano of Newton; 11 grandchildren; 15 great
grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; along with many nieces
and nephews.
Leo is preceded in death by his
parents; brothers, Foster, Alfred, Gene and Andrew Terrones; and
sisters Ventura Campa, Hope Gonzalez and Anna Terrones.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will
be said at 7 p.m. Friday (June 24, 2016). The Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday (June 25, 2016), both at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St.
Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Newton.
The casket will be open at the church
after 3 p.m. on Friday.
A memorial has been established with
the building fund of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,
contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E.
Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
