Mass of Christian Burial

FUNERAL SERVICE MARY HERMOSILLO LANGFITT St. Joseph Catholic Church ary (Hermosillo) Langfitt, 56, of McPherson, passed McPherson, Kansas away on Monday, January 9, 2012, at Harry Hynes Friday, January 13, 2012, at 10:30 AM Memorial Hospice Center, Wichita. She was a homemaker and formerly worked as a CNA at OFFICIANT MNorthview Manor Nursing Home. Mary had lived in McPherson Father Dwight Birket since 1963, formerly of Ulysses, KS and Granite, OK. Mary was born on July 28, 1955, in Knox City, TX, the daughter MUSICAL SELECTIONS of Genaro and Maria Antonia (Estraca) Hermosillo. Processional Hymn: “On Eagles’ Wings” She was married to Robert E. “Bob” Langfitt in El Paso, Texas on Responsorial: “Amazing Grace” December 28, 1985. Julia, Farrah, and Barb were the witnesses. Back Reflection: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” then, the family didn't have much money but those were some good Recessional Hymn: “How Great Thou Art” times. They would often go to the park in the mountains above El Cantor: Jackie Loecker Paso to hunt for scorpions and horny toads. Bob also liked to have Accompanist: Gail Schwindt some of his Army buddies over on the weekends for a pig roast and would have a great time. CASKETBEARERS Mary’s family lovingly gave her several different monikers such Cross Hermosillo Christopher Huff Paula Martinez as Esmerelda, Nannie, Kettle, and Momma Mary. The last few years Matthew Nelson Shelly Sitts Deana Williams of her life have been very tough for her with the loss of her sister Carmen, then her lifelong friend, “Mom Beagel” (as she called her). USHERS These events all took a heavy toll on her. Dylan Clausen Ryan Clausen The family always had a big Easter egg hunt every year. Mary would always have to make sure to have money, prize eggs for all the INURNMENT kids to find, and a piñata full of candy. She was always concerned Mound Township Cemetery about the kids having a good time. All of the family and friends Moundridge, Kansas (at a later date) would gather around and have a great meal and lots of fun. The July birthday parties were always a lot of fun too, and they would block MEMORIAL DONATIONS off most of Tulip Street for the festivities. Thanksgiving was also a The family suggests that memorial donations be given to the Mary favorite holiday, and Mary would often organize it and put many of Langfitt Memorial Fund or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in the details together as well. loving memory of Mary. Mary was always willing to help anyone in need. Whether it was a birth or even some type of tragedy, she'd be right there with food, APPRECIATION flowers, or whatever was needed. Helping others was just her way of On behalf of the family, we wish to express their sincere life. Mary also enjoyed spending time with her mom; going shopping, appreciation for all your kindnesses, evidenced in thought and out to eat Chinese food, or to Pizza Hut. They did this as often as her deed, and for your presence at this service. health would allow. continued→→→ One time, Bob and Mary were riding through Taft trailer park and Stockham Family Funeral Home saw some kids misbehaving. Mary piped up and said, “There's some more of your kin!" Bob’s reply was, "Why are they my kin?" And Mary said, "Because they're white!" Bob nearly died from laughter! Mary could always be counted on to say the unexpected. Mary had her good times and her bad times, but then we all Mary Langfitt misbehave once in a while. She could be mean as the devil, but deep down she still loved you to death. Survivors include: husband, Robert “Bob” of the home; father, Genaro Hermosillo of Oklahoma City, OK; mother, Maria Ontiveros (Emilio) of McPherson, KS; daughters, Julia Ellmore (Shawn) of Felton, DE, Farrah Huff of O’Fallon, MO, and Barb Hermosillo of McPherson, KS; brothers, Gene Hermosillo of McPherson, KS, Joe Hermosillo of Mount Hope, KS, and Jesse Hermosillo of McPherson, KS; sisters, Irma Chaput of McPherson, KS and DiAnn Dayton of Kansas City, KS; grandmother, Dolores Estraca of Granite, OK; and five grandchildren, Chris J. Huff of McPherson, KS, Matt Nelson of Felton, DE, Velvola Harper of Felton, DE, Stasha Hermosillo of McPherson, KS, and Cross Hermosillo of McPherson, KS. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carmen Heckard, grandfather, Jose Maria Estraca, grandmother, Julia Acuna, and grandfather, Jose Delaluz Hermosillo.

Mother, wife, and best friend. “I'll miss you more than you know.” “ I LOVE YOU KETTLE!!”

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Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what he is doing. He is getting a drain right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on… But presently he starts knocking that house about in a way that hurts abdominally and does not seem to make sense. What on Earth is he up to? The explanation is that he is building quite a different house 1955 ~ 2012 that the one you thought of; throwing on an extra wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, and making courtyards. You thought you were going to be made into a decent little cottage, but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself. ~~ Barb

In Loving Memory