Ralph Rito Amador, 95, passed away Aug. 13, 2024, at Diversicare of Larned, Kan. He was born on May 22, 1929, in Ellinwood, Kan., to Santos and Maria (Sanchez) Amador. 

A long-time area resident, Ralph proudly serviced his country in the United States Army. He had multiple careers, from truck driver, to working as a mechanic, a security guard, and even assisting as a day care provider. Ralph was a member of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in Great Bend. He was an avid pen collector, and loved spending time with his family, particular grandchildren.

Survivors include six sons, Andrew Amador and wife Kayleen of Aloha, Ore., John Amador, Robert Amador and wife Joann, Muriel Amador, and Paul Amador, all of Great Bend, and Mike Amador and wife Elizabeth of Vancouver, Wash.; two daughters, Stella Ochs and husband Michael of Great Bend, and Amber Robertson and husband Jason of Oregon; 21 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Delories Amador; second wife, Linda Amador; third wife, Jeannette Amador; brothers, Johnny and Raymond Amador; and sisters, Margaret Falcon and Mary Lou Hernandez.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Michael Espinosa presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Ralph Amador Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 17, 2024