Hugo Miranda

Hugo Miranda, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 in Leander, Texas. Hugo was born in Cuzco, Peru on June 1, 1930 to Militon and Dionecia Miranda. Hugo married Ninfa Ayala on September 16, 1961. Hugo was a Peruvian Air Force pilot. He met his dear love, Ninfa, in the early 1960s when he traveled to the U.S. to participate in Air Force training at McConnell AFB in Wichita. Their courtship grew largely through handwritten letters and telegrams while he traveled across the US and South America. Hugo recalled it was love at first sight, as he was drawn to his soon-to-be bride from their first meeting. He was in love! Although Ninfa was not too impressed at the beginning, Hugo persisted and a few months later, they wed on September 16, 1961. Hugo & Ninfa were devout to the Catholic Church. His children were raised in the faith, as were all his grandchildren. Hugo is survived by three children and their spouses, Mario & Jodi Miranda, Anna Marie & Manuel ‘Manny’ Novoa, Michael & Michelle Miranda, as well as his 9 grandchildren: Brandon, Jacob, Anthony, Isabel, Annelise, Julianne, Michael, Paige & Chloe. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ninfa, who passed away just 6 months earlier in November, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents Militon and Dionecia, and his siblings Blanca, Norma and Victor, all who resided in Peru. Hugo was charismatic and passionate! He never met a stranger as his contagious smile and humor enveloped all he met! Hugo possessed passion and worked hard as a new immigrant to the state of Kansas. He had the diligence and focus to carve out his version of the American dream. While raising three children with Ninfa, Hugo continued his career in the aircraft industry for 30 years. He worked for Cessna Aircraft, Learjet, and Bombardier, while he traveled internationally for many years for the industry. His continuous drive made him a role model to his sons and daughter that’s emulated in his 9 grandchildren. Hugo was an avid soccer fan and coach. As he grew up in Peru, Hugo would share stories of playing soccer with friends in the street, in parks and on the beach! Hugo was the soccer coach for his two sons as they were very involved in the AYSO Soccer Program and WUSA Soccer Programs in the 1970s & ‘80s. The love for soccer continued in all 9 grandchildren as they all played soccer in Kansas, Texas, and Virginia. His two sons were soccer coaches and his daughter was the epitome of a ‘soccer’ mom! Because of his love for soccer, Hugo maintained a regular exercise schedule almost up to the time he passed. Even after he broke his hip in 2020, Hugo would be diligent about doing his exercises with his walker outside on the patio every afternoon. He loved his family and was very devoted to his wife Ninfa as they recently celebrated 59 years together in September, 2020. Hugo had the biggest heart for his family. “My family is everything to me!” was his mantra. Hugo battled Congestive Heart Disease for more than 2 years, as well as many additional ailments that weakened his body, but not his mind! He read the Austin Statesman everyday after lunch on the patio, and would comment about politics almost daily! He was most content when his family was around him. He made frequent weekend phone calls to his sons and grandchildren. Always ending the conversation, “Do the best you can!” Hugo was surrounded by his children and grandchildren as he passed peacefully to be with God and his beloved Ninfa. Rosary will be at 2:00 pm, Funeral Mass will be at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS. Memorials have been established with: Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211; Austin Hospice, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78759. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.