Obituaries

Arely “Pulguita” (Little Flea) Tarango, 20, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Ellis County, Okla.

She was born April 1, 2004 to Gustavo and Marisa Tarango (Sigala).

She graduated from Liberal High School in 2022 and went on to pursue a career with Southwest Medical Center as an accounting clerk.

MEADE – Larry W. Lemaster, 74, died Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Fowler Residential Care Center in Fowler.

He was born April 26, 1950 to Willis Leroy and Mary Irene (Fletcher) Lemaster.  

He graduated from Meade High School in 1968. He later attended Colby Community College.  

He was a retired administrative assistant for Anadarko and had been a first responder for the Meade County EMS for several years.

ELKHART – Hershel “Buddy” Lewis, 89, died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. 

He was born April 3, 1935 to Ercel Porter and Edith Mae (Raine) Lewis.

He married Barbara Leaton Aug. 10, 1958. She survives.

Angelina Sebastián De José, 54, died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her home in Liberal.

She was born Jan. 8, 1970 to José Sebastián and Guadalupe Andres in San Miguel Acatán, Guatemala.

She married Matias Jose Andres. He survives.