Alfredo Varela, age 48, died May 3, 2012 at Dodge City , KS .

He was born June 1, 1963 at Villa Union, Poanas , Durango , Mexico , the son of Anselmo and Isaura (Manzanales) Varela.

He was employed at National Beef Packing Co. since Oct. 2001 as a forklift driver. He had also worked at Seaboard Foods.

He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Liberal, KS.

On Feb. 26, 1997, he married Alma Angelica Gastelum in Liberal. KS. She survives.

Other survivors include

2 Daughters – Alma Milagros Varela of Liberal, KS

Nancy Maria Varela of Liberal, KS

5 Brothers – Francisco Varela Manzanales of Baldwin Park , CA

Rafael Varela Manzanales of Durango , Mexico

Carlos Oton De Jesus Varela Manzanales of Villa Union , Dgo, MX

Sergio Anselmo Varela Manzanales of Liberal, KS

Hector Manuel Varela Manzanales of Villa Union , Dgo, MX

5 Sisters – Ema Varela Manzanales of Villa Union , Dgo, MX

Elia Varela Manzanales of Villa Union , Dgo, MX

Esperanza Varela Manzanales of Villa Union , Dgo, MX

Selina Varela Manzanales of Asuza , CA

Sandra Varela Manzanales of Las Vegas , NV

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Rosary and Vigil will be 8 pm Wednesday, May 9 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Liberal, KS.

Funeral Mass will be 9 am Thursday, May 10 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. J. Hector de la Vega presiding. Burial will be in Liberal Cemetery .

Visitation will begin 9 am Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alfredo Varela Memorial Fund in care of Brenneman Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Liberal , KS 67901 .

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com