Elizabeth "Lisa" Ann Rangel

Elizabeth “Lisa” Rangel, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the loving home of her eldest niece Laura Banuelos of Wichita, Kansas.

Lisa was born on May 8, 1953 in Emporia, Ks., the 9th of 13 children born to Merced and Guadalupe (Torres) Rangel.

Surviving family members include siblings: David Rangel, Lucy Keyser (Mel), Socorro “Chico” Levitt (Bob) Angela Monroe (Donnie – dec.), Juanita Menghi (Dick – dec.), Evelyn Cisneros (Bobby), Mary Bell (Steve), Gilbert Rangel (Mavy), Paul Rangel (Judy) and Christina “Chrissy” Burke (Richard). She was Godmother to Xavier Banuelos, and Orlando Hernandez, her godsons.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her oldest sister Catherine “Lina” Cisneros and oldest brother Albert “Butch” Rangel.

A lifetime Catholic, Lisa was a member of Didde Catholic Campus Center.  Lisa never married but was very close to her siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was especially well loved by the young of the family.

Lisa was a Environmental Specialist at Newman Regional Health and had recently retired from the hospital after 38 years of service.  She spent her retirement years helping her family members who needed her help.

Cremation is planned with Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.  The rosary will be recited Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Didde Catholic Campus Center can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.