Loretta Garcia

Loretta Virginia Garcia, 70, of Levant, KS died Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on Jun 30, 1953, in Sault St. Marie, MI. She was a respiratory therapist for several years and had worked at Walmart for the last 15+ years. Loretta was united in marriage to Roberto Garcia on May 29, 1998, in Colby. Loretta enjoyed spending time with her family. She liked to sew and you could find her quite often with a good book, holding one of her cats that she adored.

She was preceded in death by her mother Pearl Kipple and brother Bill Teeple.

Loretta is survived by her husband Roberto, of the home; sons, Mark Atwood, of the home; and Chris Atwood (Teresa) of Goodland; step-children, Maria Moreno (Levi), of Syracuse, KS, Robert Garcia, of Syracuse, Jerry Garcia (Stephanie), of Wichita, Elvira Garcia (Ruben), of Odesa, TX, Albert Garcia (Kayla), of Syracuse and Andy Luna (Kiran) of Colorado; father Dale Kipple, of Cheyenne, WY; siblings, Carol Porth (Bob), Cathy Meister, Ron Kipple, and Mike Teeple; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Gathering Place, in Colby. Memorials may be made to the family and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com