Armella "Millie" Vega

Armella “Millie” Vega Millie Vega, 92, of Kansas, City, KS, was called to Heaven on Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born in Horton, KS on January 13, 1925, to Felix & Celerina Vallejo. She was the 13th out of 15 children. At 14 years old, she moved to Kansas City, KS, and later met the love of her life, David. They were married on May 4, 1944, just before David left to WWII, and spent 73 years together. She dedicated her life to caring for their 6 children and later, her 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, as well as many other children she would take in as her own and knew her as “Grandma Millie”. She touched so many lives in her 92 years, and left such a lasting legacy. She was proud of every single one of her children and grandchildren, and would pray for each and every one of them by name every night before she went to sleep. Her Faith in God was the only thing she was more passionate about than her family. Every morning she would attend Mass, arriving early so she could recite the Rosary with her church friends, and was a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Parish. She prayed daily, and loved to sit on her patio swing and say her prayers and then again at night before she fell asleep. Every Sunday, after church she would have breakfast ready for anyone that walked in the door, whether you were hungry or not, and she especially loved celebrating the monthly birthday parties, with hats, tiaras, and sombreros. Her favorite part was getting to sing and dance to the Mañanitas. How she loved to dance to any song, even if she had to sing it herself! She had such an infectious laugh and smile, and so much spunk. She loved cheering on her KC Chiefs, KC Royals and KU Jayhawks. She enjoyed spending time in her garden with her flowers, or in the kitchen cooking, ready to feed anyone that came to visit. Millie and her love, David, were always on the go. Most days after church they would be out for hours, shopping, going out to eat or buying stuff for their yard. She will always be remembered as the World’s Greatest Grammy and will be forever missed by so many. She was a friend to everyone she met, and she made sure to make them feel loved and welcomed, because she always said to see Jesus in everyone and that helping others was her penance on Earth. She truly was an Angel on Earth, and has earned her wings as an Angel in Heaven. We find comfort that she was greeted at the Gates of Heaven by her son, Patrick Vega Sr., her parents, and her many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, David Vega Sr. and daughter Gina Vega, of the home, 3 sons, Daniel Vega, David Vega Jr. (Cheryl), Conrad Vega, Sr. (Toni), daughter Cindy Ortiz (Bob), and Steven Henderson, whom she loved like a son. She is also survived by one brother, Johnny Vallejo, of Rock Island, Illinois, her 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and 10 grandpups who she absolutely adored. She was a beloved wife, mother, and Grammy, and will forever be missed, but her legacy will live on forever. As a woman of faith, she was an example to others as she lived her life serving God. Visitation for Millie will be on Friday, December 1, from 6 to 9pm at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2910 Strong Avenue, KCK, with a Rosary recited at 7pm. Catholic Mass will be on Saturday, December 2, at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church, and Christian burial immediately following at Maple Hill Cemetery. Reception following to celebrate Millie’s life at Sacred Heart Church cafeteria, 2646 S 34th St, KCKS. Memorial contributions can be made to the: Memorial Fund for Armella “Millie” Vega ℅ Argentine Federal Savings 3004 Strong Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

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Armella "Millie" Vega

January 13, 1925 - November 25, 2017