Maria Del Socorro Lozoyo, age 79, died on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her residence in Liberal, Kansas.
She was born on August 20, 1945, in Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel Sandoval and Ana Maria Huerta. Maria was united in marriage to Hermilo Lozoyo in Canoga Park, California. She was the loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Maria worked in maintenance for 3 years at Burger King and in Fabrication for 10 years at National Beef. She was much loved and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Hermilo Lozoyo,
Son, Manuel Celedon and his wife, Nohemi of Liberal, Kansas, and
daughter, Virginia Hernandez and her husband, Gregorio Hernandez of Guymon, Oklahoma,
brothers, Manuel Sandoval of Guymon, Oklahoma,
Jose Sandoval of Liberal, Kansas,
Sisters, Bertha Pulido of Liberal, Kansas and
Graciela Martinez of Guymon, Oklahoma,
11 grandchildren, Nathalie Celedon,
Angel Celedon,
Crystal Celedon,
Stephany Galarza Celedon,
Maria Elena Hernandez,
Janet Hernandez,
Jem Hernandez,
Jennifer Hernandez,
Alberto Hernandez,
Ivan Hernandez, and
Oscar Jr. Ayala, and
12 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Sandoval and Ana Maria Huerta,
Son, Silvestre Hernandez,
Daughter, Sandra Ayala,
Brothers, Abundio Sandoval, and
Raul Sandoval,
Granddaughter, Karina America Ayala.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1015 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Liberal, Kansas.
Reverend Charles Seiwert will be celebrating.
Interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery in Liberal, Kansas.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com
