Noel Adrian Gardea-Hernandez

Noel Adrian Gardea-Hernandez, age 26, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

He was born on April 8, 1995, son of Ernesto Gardea and Mauricia Hernandez in Liberal, Kansas.

Noel completed the 11th grade in Liberal, Kansas. On October 4, 2014, he married Iris Guadalupe Vallejo-Lopez. They had two sons, Adrian Elias and Thiago Emiliano. Noel worked as a motorman in the oil and gas industry.
Survived by:
His wife, Iris Guadelupe Vallejo-Lopez of Turpin, Oklahoma
Both his sons, Adrian Gardea and Thiago Gardea, both of Liberal, Kansas
His parents, Ernesto and Mauricia Gardea
Three sisters, Norma Alizia Gardea of Liberal, Kansas
Emma Gardea (Gerardo) of Albuquerque, New Mexico
And Nataly Gardea (Ramon Juarez) of Liberal, Kansas

Noel was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ramiro Hernandez and Jesus Gardea and grandmother, Espedita Gardea.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday, August 9, 2021, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home 1212 W. 2nd Street Liberal, Kansas.

With Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM at the St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1510 N. Calhoun Liberal, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 1510 N. Calhoun Liberal, Kansas Rev. Juan Salas presiding.

Interment will follow at the Liberal Cemetery.

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