Godofredo P. Herrera
January 20, 1964 ~ June 3, 2024
Godofredo P. Herrera, 60, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 20, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois.
Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Sunday, June 9, 2024, with viewing an hour prior to the rosary and immediately following; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Monday, June 10, 2024, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment will take place following the service at Resurrection Cemetery.
Preceded in death by his mother, Diana P. Pizana; sister-in-law, Caterina Herrera. Survived by his father, Everardo (Rafa) Herrera; wife, Graciela M. Herrera; daughters, Anjelica (Spencer) Dwire, Diana (Diego) Tovar; grandchildren, Jessica, Natalie, and Eva Dwire, Damian, Lissette, Diego, and Penelope Tovar; siblings, Roy Herrera, Lalo (Marjean) Herrera, Raquel Herrera, Reuben (Elena) Herrera, and Elena Perez; and bonus kids Marcela De La Torre, and Dakota Crump.
Fred was one of a kind. We were truly blessed that Fred was a part of our lives and so many others. God knew what he was doing when he placed him on this earth.
He loved with all his heart and lived large. He gave of himself till it hurt. He put all of his energy and strength into any task he took on. He was a bit OCD, with everything he did so it must be done right.
He was a man that didn’t know how to say no. You called him and he went running. No question asked, he just did.
He loved God and family more than anything. His whole focus was God, family, then everything else.
Fred didn’t know a stranger, we can’t count how many times, he made a friend just by causal talk. If you didn’t know him, you wanted too.
As in life, his death was also done with style. He was not able to speak the last three days of his life. On the 3rd day at 8:44am on 06/03, he simply took 2 small breaths and one big last breath. And it was perfect. Not scary, just simply peaceful. When we all had our cry for him leaving us, we lowered his bed to straighten his body, and after a bit, we noticed there was a perfect smile on his face. Like he was listening to a joke and waiting on the punch line. He gave us one last gift, a beautiful smile that will be forever etched in our mind and hearts. May God give you ever lasting peace, and may you forever rest in eternity praising God, and praying for all of us. We love you Fred.
From our family and all who knew him.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Uncle Fred never closed his doors to me as a Catholic Bi-Sexual Woman. He opened his Catholic Heart like Jesus opened his heart and home to me. I am his orphanage child. When I had my communion at the KU Catholic Church, University of Kansas, Uncle Fred showed up and was the only man in my section. That is how Uncle Fred was Un Corazon de Jesus. A Catholic Man that valued family and friends. When you party with Uncle Fred, I will always remember his smile, his Mexican Dances from his calles. But that next morning he made sure all of us, regardless if I was LGBTQ in the Catholic Church, Uncle Fred installed Catholic Church values, wake up go to Church the next morning and breakfast with the family is what I valued about you Uncle Fred. I tell myself I lost my Sonny like a Bronx Tale. Love you and Miss you Uncle Fred, Tu Otra Mija. Ori
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May your Rest Peacefully Primo!! Thank you for your Kindness, Silly & free Spirit!! We were not close but what I will remember I will Always treasure, Please give my Sweet Tia D a Big Hug and Kiss, tell my Papi Love Him!! ❤️ i 🙏
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In Caterina’s last days, she would tell me about how Fred would call her every day with a joke, whether they were good or not, it didn’t matter. It meant so much to her and kept her going.
Fred was just a wonderful person.
I didn’t really have positive male role models growing up, so it means a lot to me that Fred was there as a constant. He always had love for everyone and put others first, no matter how tired he was. He smiled with his whole face, with every part of his being lighting up the room. Fred was a passionate person who let everyone know how much he cared about them.
Fred showed that you can be a strong man and also show emotions and love for those around him. He loved his family above all else and made a mark on those that had the opportunity of knowing him.