Jose Jesus Marquez, 74, died Wednesday November 25, 2020, at his home in
Leoti, Kansas. He was born February 16, 1946, in Temosachic Chihuahhua,
Mexico, the son of Pedro and Celsa Marquez. He married Elvia Varela on
May 8, 1967.
Jose was a hardworking man having devoted more than 40 years to his
career at Whitham’s Feedyard where he ran the mill. Family and working
to provide for his family were the most important things to him.
He is survived by his Wife- Elvia Marquez of the home, Sons- Enrique
Marquez of Garden City, Cesar Marquez of Florida, Jose Marquez of Leoti,
Daughter- Noemi Marquez of Leoti, 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild, 5
Sisters, and 2 Brothers.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
A Vigil Service will be held at 6:30 pm Friday December 4, 2020, and
Funeral Mass at 11:00 am Saturday December 5, 2020, both at St. Anthony
of Padua’s Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Rev. Tim Hickey as
Celebrant. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Jose Marquez
Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted
at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com