Lee Jurado

April 1, 1938 ~ March 22, 2010
Jurado, Lee, 71, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Via Christi, St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, KS. After a brief illness Mr. Jurado passed away with his loving family by his side. Lee was born on April 1, 1938 in Salem Kansas. He was one of nine children of Bonifacio and Adriana Jurado. Lee is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Gonzalez) Jurado, a daughter, Carolyn Cline of Yorktown, IN, (fianc Tim Gant) and sons, David Jurado, Daniel Jurado, Derek Jurado, and Daniel Joseph Jurado all of Wichita, KS; granddaughters, Jennifer Lee Cline of Indianapolis, IN, Katrina Marie Cline of Spokane WA; grandsons, David Lee Jurado and Devin Jurado, both of Wichita, KS and one great grandson, Aydn Lee Gonzalez of Spokane, WA. Lee is also survived by six brothers and sisters, Manuel Jurado, wife Rose of California, Jessie Contrares of California, Toni Ramos of Winfield, KS, Lupe Jurado, wife Jenny of Olathe, KS, Jenny Cabrara, husband Marty of California, Raymond Jurado of Wichita, KS, along with many nieces and nephews, and friends in his Community along with a special family friend, Mary Wilmott of Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his father Bonifacio Jurado and mother Adriana Jurado, two siblings, Cora Diaz, and Bonnie Jurado. Lee Jurado graduated from Winfield High School in 1956 and Cowley County Community College in 1960. He started his life long career in the in the grocery business soon after high school. Lee was employed by Albertsons, and had a long time career at Boogarts Grocery, where he retired from in 1998. He then moved to Wichita, KS and spent his retirement days working part time for Dillons grocery stores. Lee was a tri-athlete in high school participating in basketball, baseball and football. He was an avid sports fan who loved watching his favorite teams with his family and friends. Lee loved bowling, billiards and swimming and his most beloved pastime was enjoying his favorite ice cream and snacks, and Ketchup. Mr. Jurado was a lifelong member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Winfield, KS, and a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita, KS. He was a member of the Winfield Chamber of Commerce where he was awarded the “Person of the Year” and the “Key to the City” in 1995. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in both Winfield and Wichita, KS. The family and friends of Lee Jurado would like to invite you to the celebration of his LIFE. Visitation will start at 6:00 p.m. and Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, both at the Downing and Lahey Mortuary, located at 6555 E Central, Wichita, KS. Mass and funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27th at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita, KS. Burial at 4:30 p.m. will be at St. Marys Cemetery in Winfield, KS. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Jurado will be handled by Downing and Lahey Mortuary, in Wichita, KS. Memorials can be sent to the Holy Savior Catholic Church, 1425 N. Chautauqua, Wichita, KS, 67214.
Visitation will start at 6:00 p.m. and Rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 26, both at the Downing and Lahey Mortuary, located at 6555 E Central, Wichita, KS. Mass and funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 27th at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita, KS. Burial at 4:30 p.m. will be at St. Marys Cemetery in Winfield, KS. The funeral arrangements for Mr. Jurado will be handled by Downing and Lahey Mortuary, in Wichita, KS.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I was sorry to hear of Lee’s passing. I graduated from Winfield High School with Lee. He was a super fellow student and I always enjoyed seeing him at the grocery store.
To Daniel, I am truly sorry for the lost of your father. My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. There’s a poem that I kept close to my heart after my nephew died my mom gave me this passage: if tears could build a stairway and memories a lane. I would walk rigt up to Heaven and bring you back soon. No farewell words were spoken no time to say ‘goodbye.’ You were gone before i knew it and only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you No one can ever know. But now i know you want me to mourn for you no more; to remember all the happy times life still has much in store since you’ll never be forgotten I will pledge to you today a hollowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay. Dan i hope this will make you happy and you know you have an friend that cares. Your Friend, Stephanie
May and family I am sorry to hear about your husbands passing. I remember you both living just down the street from my parents in Winfield on 6th Ave. May God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Carolyn and family..I am so sorry to hear about your dad..I remember him from when we were kids. My thoughts go out to you.
Dear Dad, I just want to let you know that I love and miss you so much. I know Dan is up there in heaven with you and you are watching over Mom, Daniel, and I. I just want to let you know that I am watching over mom and Daniel and helping mom take care of the house and finances. I praise Jesus that He has helped us get through difficult times! I know you and Dan are always watching over us. Please be our guardian angels. I know Grandma Nicky is up in heaven with you now and you guys are close to each other. Dad, I love you very much. Thank you for everything you did for me in my life and for being my Dad. You were an amazing Dad! Thank you for adopting me and taking care of me. I am proud to be called your Son. Love your Son, Derek