Genaro M. Rangel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Genaro M. Rangel, 88, of Prairie Village, KS passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. He was born July 14, 1932 in Turner, KS, the son of Antonio and Conception Rangel. On June 2, 1953, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart and dance partner Mary Ann Hernandez. Genaro proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his service, he attended Rockhurst College, where he obtained his B.S. in Business Administration. He then obtained his CPA license and became one of the first Mexican-Americans in the state of Missouri to do so. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed, but memories of his larger than life personality, strength, humor, and caring heart will live on. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tony, and his sisters, Esperanza and Lola. He is survived by his wife of sixty seven years, Mary Ann; two children, Diane Rojas (Daniel III) and Rick Rangel; two grandchildren, Brooke Pigno (Vincent) and Anthony Genaro Rojas; two great grandchildren, Lorenzo and Francesca Pigno; two siblings, Solomon and Joe Rangel; and many nieces, nephews and great friends. The family will hold services at a later, safer date.

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Genaro M. Rangel

July 14, 1932 - December 15, 2020