Rosa M. (Muñoz) Smith, 54, of McCune, died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the home of her son in McCune.
She was born June 1, 1958, in Barrington, Illinois, to Enrique and Juanita (Muñoz) Carrillo. At thirteen days of age, she was brought to Parsons, raised and later adopted by her uncle and aunt, Prudencio and Sara Muñoz. She grew up in Parsons where she graduated from Parsons High School. She later attended Labette Community College and Pittsburg State University.
Through the years, she had worked at Braum's, Country Mart and Ron's IGA.
She was a Catholic. She loved to dance and sing, was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, had a wonderful sense of humor and especially enjoyed being outdoors.
She and Timothy Smith were married August 2, 1980. They later divorced.
Survivors include:
One Son – Matthew Eugene Smith McCune, KS
One Daughter – Juanita Irene Young Arma, KS
Two Grandchildren – Chasity and Braden Young
Seven Brothers – Matthew Carrillo Parsons, KS
Larry Carrillo
Jose Carrillo Horton, KS
Rafael Muñoz Tucson, AZ
Prudencio Muñoz Burlington, KS
Antonio Muñoz Parsons, KS
Manuel Muñoz El Dorado, KS
Four Sisters – Rose Carmel Muñoz Wichita, KS
Maria Muñoz-Mansfield Hinsdale, IL
Clara Hinte Scarborough WV
Teresa Carrillo
Dear Friend – "El Chino"
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister and two children.
The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 9, 2012, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons. Burial will be in McCune Cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons where the family will receive friends immediately following the rosary.
Memorials are suggested to Angels Among Us. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
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