Alfonso Colorado Sr affectionally known as “Big Al” was born on December 8, 1954 to David & Mary Lou Colorado at KU Medical Center. Alfonso was a baptized Catholic. He atteneded West High School on the West Side of Kansas City, Mo. Growing up he played sports, made lifelong friends and worked hard. Alfonso came from a family of 7 sisters; Rosa, Nellie, Mary Lou, Teresa, Cecelia, Veronica & Victoria. He had 1 brother Danny. Big Al was spoiled rotten. His Mom and sisters made sure of that. Being the only boy for so long and finally getting a brother brought joy to his heart. Al worked at Colgate Palmolive for 18yrs and was fortunate to take an early retirement in 1998. He loved his Chiefs, Royals, San Antonio Spurs, collecting model cars, dream catchers and stones. Big Al passed on July 12, 2020 and joins in heaven his beloved wife Candy, parents David & Mary Lou, in-laws Candelario & Isabel, siblings Rose & Mary Lou, brother-in-laws Thomas, Joe, George & Felix and Comp Arnold. Left behind to cherish the many memories; his kids Michael, Dionna, Angela & Alfonso Jr(Melissa) granddaughters Gabriella & Isalina. Sisters Nell, Tere, Trina, Bicky, Nonie & Bro Danny. God kids Joey, Christina, Ascension, James & Dana. And many more family & friends.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1310 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO. 64111. Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30 pm, Friday with the Roasry at 7:00 pm. at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota, Kansas City, KS. 66102.