Lee Jurado

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.