Aurora Alcala

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Aurora Alcala, 78, of Ulysses, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kans. 

She was born October 2, 1944, in Mission, Texas, the daughter of Manuel and Juanita Coronado Vela.

Aurora grew up mostly in Munday, Texas, but she also lived in Amarillo, Texas,  and various other places for seasonal work growing up. 

She married Daniel C. Alcala December 4, 1975, and moved to Ulysses in 1976.

Aurora enjoyed working outside in her garden, planting flowers and tending to the yard.  She also enjoyed sewing, making quilts, embroidery, cooking, and watching television. Her favorite programs to watch were home improvement, cooking and game shows. One of her greatest joys was cooking and feeding her family.  She loved coming up with new recipes. 

She was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Aurora is survived by her husband, Daniel, of their home; son, Michael Alcala, Cañon City, Colo.; daughter, Donna Alcala, Ulysses; stepson, Daniel Jr. Alcala and wife, LeAnn, Pensacola, Fla.; stepdaughters: Cathy Landin and husband, Michael, San Antonio, Texas, and Rita Gutierrez, Denver, Colo.; sisters: Linda Dudley and husband, Darwin, Marie Fajardo and husband, Gilbert, Dora Gil and husband, Bobby, Amelia Veliz and husband, Andy, Rosa Lopez and husband, Pete, all of Amarillo, Texas, Lupe Ledesma and husband, John, and Minnie Ramirez, all of Wichita Falls, Texas, Oralia Flores and husband, Orlando, Burkburnett, Texas, and Olivia Cabrera, Baytown, Texas; brother, John and wife, Vicki, Waco, Texas; eight grandchildren: Mia, Ava, Dereck, Douglas, Caleb, Sonny, Shawn and Scott; and five great-grandchildren.

Aurora was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Juanita Vela; brothers: Ruben Vela, and Jesse Vela; sister, Joanie Jaramillo; and granddaughter, Julie Alcala.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m., today, Thursday, May 25, and Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, May 26, both at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Charles Seiwert officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS  67880. 

Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.