Lucia Alvarez, Killinger, 76, of Kearney, MO passed away at her home October 10, 2021.
Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday October 16, 2021 at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home; Independence, MO. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial at New Salem Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital
Lucia was born November 27, 1944 in Santa Rosa, CA to Benardo & Maria (Vargas) Alvarez. She loved to sew and made dance and band costumes, blankets and gifts for her family. Lucia also loved to cook. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling.
Lucia was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Killinger, Sr; brother: Leo Ojeda; sister: Armenia Cuellar, infant brother Daniel Alvarez.
Lucia is survived by 4 children: Robert Killinger, Sean Killinger, Nicole O’Connor (Scott), Richard Killinger, Jr all of Kearney, MO; 10 grandchildren: Derek, Coryn, Erica, Ashley, Cyle, Dylan, Cayli, Garrett, Harley, Rikki; 8 great-grandchildren: Eve, Noah, Annalise, Ziah, Cooper, Annie, Eli, Declan; 4 sisters: Grace Dilley, Ester Cabrera, Berti Erickson, Gaudelia Newhart; 1 brother: Alfonso Ojeda and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Debbie Mitchell
14 Oct 2021Keeping all of your family in my thoughts and prayers. Lou was the most wonderful friend that I could have had. I will miss her every day, We had lots of fun times together. Love you always. Debbie Mitchell
Sarah Smith
15 Oct 2021I was so sorry to hear this. I have such fond memories of working with Lou at Michaels. She was such a joy to work with. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.