Jose "Joe" Corona
Newton - Jose "Joe" Corona 94
died surrounded by his loving family on September 18, 2021 at his
Newton residence. He was born June 11, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to
Gertrudes K. and Casimira (Gutierrez) Corona. On August 30, 1947 he
married Cecelia Estrada at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the
home.
Jose retired as a crane operator for
the former Santa Fe Railroad and was a faithful member of the Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He served over 25 years at the
church in Adoration every Friday night for an hour of praying. He was
the biggest sports fan, especially the Royals and KC Chiefs. He was
always willing to help whenever he could. He took his brother and
brother in law to the doctor's appointments whenever they needed
He is survived by his wife Cecelia of
the home; daughters Gloria DeLeon, Ramona (Larry) Watson and Rachel
(Saeid) Hamidi; sons Esteban Corona, Robert Corona (Maria), Richard
Corona and Joseph Corona (Susan); two brothers Frank and Lupe Corona.
He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren
and two great great grandchildren.
Joe is preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers Gavino and Jose Corona and 3 sisters Georgia
Arellano, Esther Davila and Ramona Corona .
A graveside service with military
honors for the family will be held in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
Newton with The Reverend Jorge Lopez presiding. There will be no
public visitation but a register book will be available for friends
to sign from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday September 23rd at Petersen
Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church in Care of Petersen Funeral Home.
1927 - 2021 (94 years)