Jose Garnica-Ramirez, 77, passed away March 16, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born June 24, 1943, at Quiringuicharo, Michoaca, Mexico to Luis and Esperanza (Ramirez) Garnica. He married Mary M. Gutierrez July 6, 1984, in Reno, Nev. 

A current Great Bend resident for 20 years, Jose was a rancher for over 25 years. He was a member of the Apostolic Assembly Church.  

Survivors include, his wife, Mary Garnica of the home; a son, Jesus Garnica of Chicago, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Jose Garnica Jr. and Roberto Garnica. 

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at Apostolic Assembly, 3920 Forest, Great Bend, with Homero Cardenaz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Apostolic Assembly, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 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, March 19, 2021