Lorenza Cervantes

Lorenza Cervantes, 81, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on August 15, 2012 at home after a heroic battle against lymphoma surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on September 5, 1930 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Bonifacio Alvarez and Romana Alvarez, she was a true lady and was loved by everyone who met her. Lorenza was a faithful member of Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Parish, where she enjoyed going to weekly mass with her sister. Lorenza was preceded in death by her parents, Bonifacio Alvarez & Romana Alvarez; stepmother, Tomasa Alvarez; and sister, Esperanza Alvarez. Lorenza is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Antonio Cervantes; their 4 sons, Louis (Judy), David, Xavier and Daniel; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Ascension Alvarez of Kansas City, MO; 3 brothers, Jesse Alvarez (Zoila) of Fillmore, CA, Gregory Alvarez (Lupe) of San Antonio, TX and Frank Alvarez (Mary) of Chicago, IL; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart-Guadalupe Church, 2544 Madison, Kansas City, MO, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart- Guadalupe Church on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Lorenza will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Cemetery, 2201 Cleveland, Kansas City, MO. Family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Condolences may be made to: www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com