Celia Coronado

Celia Melendez Coronado, 72, of Humboldt, Kansas went to be with Her Lord on Monday, February 27, 2012 at her daughter's home. Celia, "La Guera" in Mexico and "Sally" in Kansas, was born on October 21, 1939 in Jimenez, Chihuahua Mexico to Mauro Melendez Leyva and Cruz Villa de Melendez. She married Cleto D. Coronado on April 30, 1960 and they made their home in Humboldt by May of the same year and enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Together they opened Coronado's Mexican Restaurant in Iola in October of 1968, where she worked until her illness made her stop in December of 2010. She deeply loved all her entire family, making trips back to see her Mexico family as often as she could. She considered all her customers and employees part of her family as well, and thoroughly enjoyed serving her friends. Sally's hours were from 5:00-ish to 9:00 p.m. every night. She was a member of Reachout Christian Center and Faith Assembly of God. SURVIVORS: Her 3 Children: Gracie and husband, Rusty Newman of Humboldt, Cleto Coronado, Jr. and wife Kenyan, Iola, and Demetrio Phillip Coronado, Humboldt. 1 Brother: Monico Anastacio Melendez "Nacho" and wife Connie of Humboldt 1 Sister: Maria Pilar "La Negra" Melendez de Tarango of Jimenez The joys of her life were her grandchildren and all of her extended family members: Grandchildren include Jaime and wife Jessi, Tessa, Chris, Roni, Caleb, Isiah, Luke, Jayce, Molly, Rustin, Kaleb, Sarah and two great-grandsons Ryker and Liam; nieces and nephews, Monica, Guerri, Beto, Sylvia, Celia, Lalo, Lupe, Cruz Miriam, Mauro, and Diana Lorena; great-nieces and nephews, Andres, Serena, Gabe, Alexandra, Victoria and Lulu She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and many beloved aunts, uncles, and beloved customers. Her entire family was very important to her. VISITATION & FUNERAL SERVICE: The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. A funeral service will follow the visitation beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Rusty Newman officiating. INURNMENT: St. Joseph's Cemetery in Humboldt, at a later date MEMORIAL CHOICES: Transcare of Kansas, LLC or Allen County Home Health Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .