Obituaries

Jul 27, 2023

Vito Calia, a loving husband, an amazing dad, and a wonderful papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed peacefully on July 27, 2023, at the age of 99. Vito will always be remembered for his love of life, his laughter, and his goodness of heart.

At his request, there will be no services....

Jul 27, 2023

George A. "Moe" Lago, 85, of Northeast Kansas City, MO, passed away July 27, 2023. Services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to...

Jul 25, 2023

Esperanza Ruiz Vaca Jimenez, 92, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, surrounded by family and friends. She was born March 14, 1931, and was from Kansas City, Missouri. She enjoyed the KC Chiefs.

Esperanza was preceded in death by her parents...

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Thoai Khac Vo, 82, passed away July 20, 2023. Services will be held at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Visitation and Prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28; and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 29. Cremation will follow.

Jul 20, 2023

David Castro, 100, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 911 E. Missouri Ave., Kansas City, MO 64106. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery.

David was born in...

Jul 16, 2023

Peter Timothy Duc Hoang, 29, passed away July 16, 2023. Visitation and prayer will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, at Church of the Holy Martyrs. Burial will be in California.

Jul 10, 2023

Mary Frances Carrillo passed away on Monday, July 10th, 2023, at the age of 74. Family and friends will honor her life on Friday, July 21st, 2023, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home.  The visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the Rosary at 1:30pm.  The procession will immediately follow to Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery. Following the burial,...

Jul 4, 2023

Caroline Bolaji Akinmoladun (nee Fawehinmi) passed away at the age of 67 on July 4, 2023.

Caroline was born on April 7, 1956, in Ondo Town, Ondo State, Nigeria to Emmanuel Fawehinmi and Adekunmi Adesanlu.

Caroline married Olugbemiga Obafemi Akinmoladun in 1975, and later emigrated to the United States...

Jun 30, 2023

Anita Bonnie "Annie" Florez passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 89.

Anita was born in Kansas City, MO, on March 16, 1934. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who would do anything for her children and grandchildren without thinking twice. She had a love...

Jun 26, 2023

Frances M. Alkire passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Frances was born in Kansas City, MO on July 30, 1947, to Magdalena and Sam Modica. She remained in Kansas City for her formative years and would later marry William Alkire. Her work with AT&T would eventually lead to a move...

Jun 25, 2023

Mary Jo Fontana passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 84.

Family and friends will honor her life on Wednesday, June 28th, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.  The Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Mount Olivet...

Jun 24, 2023

Maria Guzman, 56, passed away June 24, 2023. Funeral services will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 30, at Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo La Roca, 5800 Peery Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64126.

Jun 20, 2023

Anthony "Nino" Gurera of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on June 20, 2023 in the presence of his loving family.  Nino was born June 24, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Joseph and Nancy (Marchese) Gurera.  He was one of 4 children.

Nino knew he would marry the love of his...

Jun 18, 2023

Joseph Anthony Abbott, 43, passed away June 18, 2023, in his home.

Joe was born February 25, 1980, in Kansas City, MO. He was a graduate of Winnetonka High School and Park University. During his time at Park University, he studied public administration and graduated magna cum laude.  He worked for many years at his family's business....

Jun 17, 2023

Patrick "Shawn" Connely, 63, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on June 17, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

Shawn was born September 28, 1959, to Jerry and Darlene Connely. He graduated from Raytown High School with the Class of 1977. Shawn worked in the Wholesale Distribution of Appliance...

Jun 12, 2023

On June 12th, 2023, Budweiser lost its most loyal customer. Uncle Carl was a sick man, he also had cancer. He passed surrounded by so much love. Crusty lived a very eccentric life. He knew at a young age he wanted to be a United States Marine. After a combat tour in the Vietnam War, he decided...

Jun 6, 2023

Jackie Lynn (Erwin) Sakakihara was born January 31, 1950, to Jackson and Orpha V. Erwin, and passed away June 6, 2023, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Eva and Barbara; and her brothers Kenneth and Albert. She leaves behind her children Raquel...

Jun 2, 2023

Rosetta Pernice, 86, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023.

Rosetta was born on July 6, 1936, to John and Phyllis (Fennie Nigro) Mangiaracina in Kansas City, Missouri.  She graduated from Northeast High School in 1954.  Rosetta lived her entire life in Kansas City. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother,...

Jun 1, 2023

Rosa Battaglia Liberto, 87, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 p.m. followed by a Visitation from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, at Passantino Bros. Funeral home, 2117 Independence Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64124. The Mass of Christian Burial will be...

May 24, 2023

Joseph Anthony Anello, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, peacefully went to his heavenly home on May 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old.

Joe, fondly known as "Joe Wine," was born to Anthony and Congetta (Conde) Anello on November 20, 1937in Kansas City, Missouri. Joe, the youngest...