Margarita “Maggie” L. Ledesma, 65, died Saturday, October 4, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kan.
She was born May 3, 1960, in Ulysses, the daughter of Cresencio E. “Frank” and Sulema (Leal) Barron.
Maggie grew up and attended school in Ulysses.
She married Victor M. Ledesma, Sr., January 13, 1977, in Lakin, Kan.
Maggie worked as a para and ESL instructor at Sullivan and Red Rock Schools.
She was well known for being a bookkeeper at Grant County Bank for 19 years, finishing her working career at Bright Beginnings Preschool.
Maggie loved spending time with her grandkids and following all their activities. She also enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and watching football and golf. Maggie loved people and enjoyed visiting with everyone she met.
Maggie was an active member of the Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Maggie is survived by her husband, Victor M. Ledesma, Sr., of their home; sons: Victor M. Ledesma, Jr., and wife, Melanie, Juan Ledesma and wife, Sarah, and Alejandro Ledesma and wife, Jamie, all of Ulysses; brothers: Mike Miranda, Lubbock, Texas, and Abundio F. Barron and wife, Tamera, Hutchinson, Kan.; sister, Diana Olivas and husband, Faby, Ulysses; sister-in-law, Antonia Nuñez, of Mexico; five grandchildren: Caden, Cason, Braxton, Presley and Mariah Ledesma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Maggie is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Sulema Barron; and siblings: Deborah Barron, Susana Barron, and Cresencio E. Barron, Jr.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m., Thursday, October 9, with family present from 6-8 p.m., at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.
Rosary will be at 9 a.m., Friday, October 10, with Funeral Mass following at 10 a.m., both at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Eric Gyamfi officiating.
Interment will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church or Ginger’s Hope in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
