Joaquina Hardon, beloved wife and mother passed away, with loved ones at
her bedside, on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at age 89, following a brief
illness.
Joaquina was born on March 20, 1932, in Dexter, NM to Eutimio &
Maria Lopez. She grew up in a large family, on a farm, and graduated
from Dexter High School in 1950. In New Mexico, she met and married
Albert Hardon on June 5, 1967. Together they raised two daughters,
Gloria and Amber, and son Carlos.
Joaquina was always hard-working, but she also had a playful spirit,
which brightened the lives of her family, friends and loved ones. They
all have fond memories of her two-stepping through the living room, as
she loved to dance. Life on the farm was what she preferred and keeping
busy, knowing there was always something to be done. She was a hard
worker whether it be in the home, in the garden or on the farm alongside
her husband Albert. Driving a grain truck during the wheat harvest,
driving truckloads of silage in the fall, and taking meals to the field
were just a few of the things she enjoyed doing.
Blessed with good health and strength, she enjoyed walking and
maintained a 4 mile per day routine for many years and well into her
eighties. She always called herself, “a jack of all trades and master of
none.” However, those lucky enough to sit at her & Albert’s dinner
table soon realized her mastery of cooking & homemaking. She was a
dedicated wife & mother, who always put her family first. In her
spare time, she crocheted beautiful baby blankets for gifts, which
graced many cribs. They are a tangible symbol of her love for all
children.
Joaquina was preceded in death by her father Eutimio; her mother, Maria; seven siblings and her son-in-law Kyle Warning.
She is survived by her husband Albert; her three children, Gloria
Warning, Amber (Mick Ranney) & Carlos; three grandchildren, Melanie
(Mike) Seegers, Michelle Hosman & Justin (Tiffany) Warning; seven
great-grandchildren, Bailey & Austin Seegers, McKenna & Luke
Hosman, Lindsay (Issac) Hueftle, Wyatt & Jordyn Warning; her brother
Manuel (Rose) Lopez; her sister Anita (Martin Hernandez) Maner and
numerous nieces & nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 12th,
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, 109 N. 2nd St in Atwood, KS. Interment will
be at the Atwood Fairview Cemetery. Joaquina loved books & animals,
so in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Atwood Public
Library or the McCook Nebraska Humane Society. For information or
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com