Maria "Flora" Mascarenas
April 30, 1931 ~ October 11, 2020
Maria "Flora" Mascareñas,
89, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, died Sunday, October 11, 2020. Our beloved Flora dedicated her life to God and tried daily to follow his teachings. Generous of love and dedication to family, friends and her community, especially the McConnell AFB Chapel and it’s Hospital. A smile, a hug, a kiss, an encouraging word, a warm hand or a forgiving heart was so natural for our beloved Flora. A small statured person with a mighty adventurous spirit who traveled the World and who easily gathered new friends. Her spirit will never fade nor the love we all have for our Flora. She left us with eternal treasured memories. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Eloisa Quintaña; brothers, Albert and José Quintaña; sister, Connie Swift; son, Carlos Mascareñas; grandson, Aaron Riebel. Survived by her husband, Eli N Mascareñas, Retired MSgt., U.S.A.F. of Wichita, KS; daughters, Doris (Gary) Riebel of Grain Valley, MO, Deborah (Greg) Palmer of Wichita, KS, Dolores (Paul) Bartlett of Springfield, VA; sister, Tita (Jim) West of Pearland, TX; grandchildren, Chad (Rachelle) Palmer of Twin Falls, ID, Matthew Palmer of Ocean Springs, MI, April Palmer of Wichita, KS, Leann (Weston) Skiles of Grain Valley, MO, Shannon (Jeremy) Duncan of Tunas, MO, Andréa (Devin) Mauck of Springfield, VA, Amanda (Johnny) Vargas of Springfield, VA, Crystal (Wayne) Bartlett of Reston, VA; granddaughter-in-law, Andrea Riebel; great-grandchildren, Caleb (Taylor) Palmer, Riley Palmer, Lilly Palmer, Payge Palmer, Xandria Palmer, Ashten Palmer, Zaxon Palmer, Abriella Palmer, Chance Walch, Ryker Walch, Reagen Palmer, Ian Duncan, Ellie Swafford, Vivian Skiles, Timothy Hopkins; great-great-granddaughter on the way. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S Market St, Wichita, KS 67202, and Envision, 610 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67203. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Mom my first love, my life. You are with your God and I know your so happy!! My family and I will eternally love you and feel your presence. I will forever be your Doloritas your, baby girl. I will feel you mom in that Mother Earth gives me. Forever yours DOLORES.
My Aunt (Tia) Flora always had a special place in my life. She had a special way of always making you feel important and special. I will always remember her with kind fondness. I know God will remember her kindness also.
For years we cherished her smiling face in the front row at church on McConnell AFB, when we sang there. Your love for our Blessed Mother, and your love of our Lord we know you are again smiling down at us! You will be greatly missed, and so loved by many whom looked to you as a great teacher as well! Dave and Judy
You left behind a great legacy of love for your family. I will always treasure my memories you helped make. Love you forever, grandma!
Flora was such a great lady and a beautiful soul. Her warm smile and great laughter were so heartwarming. We were so blessed to have Flora and Eli in our lives especially during our Air Force time in Wichita. Sincerest condolences to Eli and the entire family. We were so blessed to have known Flora. Love, Evelia and david Ortiz
Flora, some of my earliest memories, Williams AFB, Arizona. My little Brother’s Baptism( Anthony) and our camping trips. The Christmas letters exchanged, your visit after coming back from the Philippines. Our last visit When Joe’s daughter made her first communion. Doris, Debbie, Dolores, ELi, our prayers are with your family that Our dear Lord with comfort you and heal your broken hearts. Frances, Pat McCachren (Hoffman)