Maria Luz Barboza, born on June 19, 1951, in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Gardner, Kansas. She led a vibrant and fulfilling life, dedicating a significant portion of her career to S&S Activewear, where her contributions were valued by colleagues and friends alike.
Maria's legacy will continue through her beloved children, Astrid Stroh, Heiner Rivera, Jenny Rivera, and Kattia Mills. Her seven siblings, twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She was a devoted sister, mother, wife and grandmother who instilled love and strength in her family, forging deep connections that will be cherished for generations.
The visitation and memorial service to honor her memory will take place on February 5, 2025, at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe, Kansas. The visitation will begin at 4:00 PM, followed by the memorial service at 5:00 PM. Those who knew Maria are invited to gather and pay their respects, celebrating the remarkable woman she was and the indelible mark she left on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends, and she will be dearly missed.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Starts at 5:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home
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