Guadalupe "Lupe" Batres

Lupe Batres, 85, Kansas City, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2015. Visitation will take place Sunday, Nov. 22 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO with Rosary prayer at 5:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Nov. 23 at 9:00 AM at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Lane, Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, KS.

Lupe was born June 17, 1930 to Francisco and Mercedes Florez in Topeka, KS. She married Augustine Batres in 1958 and moved to Kansas City. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage together, until his passing in 2011. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed cooking and entertaining. She made many friends as a food service worker at the North Kansas City Hospital.

Preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Augustine; and a son, Jaime; Lupe is survived by her sons Augustine, Jr. and Thomas (Karel); grandchildren Augustine, III (Andrea) Batres, Angela (John) Brown, Jessica Batres and Lauren (Colby) McKnight and four great-grandchildren; her brother, Jimmy Florez; and sister Dolly Gonzales; and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives.

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com as arrangements are under the direction of McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion, 816-453-7700.