Henry Lovato, 67, Liberal, KS , died Sunday, February 20 , 2011,
at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, KS.
He was born January 26, 1944 at Roy, NM, the son of
Benjamin & Manuela Ortega Lovato.
A former resident of Pueblo, CO , he came to Liberal in 1982 and was employed at USD #480 as custodian of Southlawn & Sunflower Schools, he retired after twenty five years in 2006. Henry had many friends both
students & facuity.
Henry love his lowrider cars. He was the founder and President of the Suazecito Car Club, was an avid Denver Broncos fan . He played guitar.
and loved to listen to music and spending time with his family & friends.
He married Cecilia Esquibel, she survives.
In addition to his wife of 50 years who never left his side; he is survived by two sons, Henry Lovato, Jr.
and Andrew Lovato both of Liberal, KS; two daughters,
Beatrice Gomez & Lorraine Lorrazolo and husband Lupe, all of
Pampa, TX ; one brother, Trinidad Lovato and wife Marlene,
Colorado Springs, CO ; ten grandchildren & ten great-grandchildren,
numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday at the
Miller Chapel.
Interment will be in the Liberal Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Miller Mortuary4-8 P.M. Wednesday,
9 A.M.-8 P.M. Thursday and 9 A.M. until service time Friday.