Celia Anita Harris, Age: 74

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Jul 28, 1950---Nov 12, 2024

Celia Anita Harris (Hernandez), 74, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Tuesday November 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The visitation will be on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00-9:45 a.m. with the Rosary being prayed at 9:45 a.m. and followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Parish, 811 Vermont Avenue, Kansas City, KS. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas. A reception will follow at BonaVia Luxury Apartments Clubhouse at 6100 Park Street, Shawnee, KS.

Celia was born on July 28, 1950, to Nasario and Maria (Ortega) Hernandez in Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1968. She met her husband Bob at Gary’s Drive In; Bob was in the car next to Celia and he asked her to go for a car ride with him resulting in 55 years of fulfilling marriage. She worked as a medical transcriber at KU Hospital before retiring after 35 years.

Celia was a dedicated wife, mother, and honorary grandmother. She had strong faith, was prayerful, and a devout Catholic and provided the family with the foundation of their Catholic faith. Throughout the years she and Bob grew in faith together. She enjoyed spending time with loved ones and her biggest joy was spending time with the entire extended family especially during the holidays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nasario and Maria (Ortega) Hernandez, her brothers Jose “Tony” Hernandez, and Elias “Frank” Hernandez, and sister Gloria Norris (Hernandez). She is survived by her husband, Robert and children; Michael Harris, Randall Harris, and Ryan Pinkas-Hernandez, sister Lydia “Teddy” Conchola (Hernandez), honorary daughter, Cindy Torres and honorary grandchildren Mason and Liam Torres, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to All Saints Parish, Kansas City, KS

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gloria flores Nov 13, 2024

Cousin on mother's side ,Alsip ,Illinois

Rest with the angels my dearest sweet cousin. I will always remember your sweet nature and the sound of your laugh❤️

Michael Harris Nov 13, 2024

Son ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Mom, I Love and miss you very much. Things are not gonna be the same without you. I loved being your son, and I loved how we got to go on two train vacation trips together. I will take care of Dad. I am gonna miss you very, very much! I love you, and you get to see Grandma and Grandpa, and Aunt Gloria, Uncle Tony and Uncle Frank. Tell them I said I miss them. I will do my best to hold it together and be strong. I will finish getting the things you wanted changed or fixed at home. I will miss you dearly at Christmas time. I loved being at home cause I got to spend more time with you.

Shawn Nov 13, 2024

Friend of Ryan ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I’m very sorry to hear the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that to be absent from the body is to present with the Lord. The Lord be with you.

Sharon Thomas Nov 14, 2024

Friend of Ryan ,Kansas City ,Kansas

To Ryan (my brother) and the Family, I only met Mrs. Celia once when Ryan brought her to my home to meet one another. She was a beautiful light. I connected with her immediately as we laughed and chatted. It was like we were already acquainted. God wanted this beautiful flower because her work here was complete. She fought a good fight and finished her course as Paul said in II Timothy 4:7. Now she earned her crown. Mrs. Celia left a legacy of kindness and genuine love for mankind. May God give all of her loved ones peace as you recall the wonderful memories with her. Praying for you Ryan....We love you. Sharon, James, and The Girls

Stacey Robinson Nov 14, 2024

Coworker ,Baltimore ,Maryland

Ryan, so sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences to you and your family.

Randy Nov 14, 2024

son ,kansas city ,Kansas

Mom, You weren’t only my mom,You where my best friend. You where always concerned of me of working to much and not getting enough rest, You where always concerned of my health even when You weren't doing the best. You were my rock and my back bone. I would always call you on lunch to see how your day was going. You would tell me you where watching you soap opera and also watching dad sleep lol.Iwould always go to you with life’s problems and when i was feeling down you would cheer me up. Even though it’s only been hours since you have been gone, I can still feel you presence and voice . I never wanted to be a disappointment to you, but i wanted to know how proud you were of me. Mason Torres is going to miss his grandma and he would always ask what is grandma doing. Your last day here he had told me he had made something for you and wanted you to have it. I would tell you i love you bunches and would respond back to me saying I love you bunches more.I am going to miss you tremendously and wont know how to do things with out yoy. I still picture our trips to tbe store and you clotbes shopping and would always tell me pick something out even when i didnt want you to spend your money on me. You always put a smile on Mason's face and got him addicted to kohl's . Im going to always miss you and love you forever , I hope you will watch over me and guide me througb challenges in life and smile down on me.Te amo mucho,mucho!!!! Love you son Randy

Raymon Nov 14, 2024

family ,Blue Springs ,Missouri

So sorry to hear of Celia's passing. I remember she was full of life. Will always remember her.

Tina Paduch Nov 14, 2024

Friend ,Mission ,Kansas

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a blessing and so nice to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Carisss Nov 14, 2024

Mail Lady ,Kansas City ,Kansas

To Mr. Harris, Micheal, Randy, and Rayn. I and So Sorry for the lost of Mrs Celia. She was such a Beautiful person. I would always love to she her and Mr. Harris coming out side to either get the mail or leave for the day. She would always offer me a Dr. Pepper, Pepsi or water to take on my route. She was such a joy to talk to and was always sweet and positve no matter what the doctors would said. I told her I will cont to Pray for her and God has the finally say. Well I guess God called her home to a Better place. Rest well Mrs. Celia I know your an Angle looking down watching over your 4 Men. To the 4 Guys I Pray for God's Strenght, and Peace during this time for you All. She will truly be messed. Love Carissa

Cindy Torres Nov 14, 2024

Honorary daughter ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Oh Celia, you’ll be truly missed. Can’t even type this without having tears to my eyes. You showed me and my kids what real love is and cared for us. I’m so glad I was big part of your life and as much to my babies. I’m glad you were the person to show us that love we needed and need. It hurts me that you won’t be there to meet my third baby boy. You are/were such an amazing beautiful soul . I’ll miss you so much. I’ll miss going over to spending time with you and watching soap opera shows together. Miss spending time , going out together as a family. I know the holidays will never be the same not seeing you there to greet us and times we would go over and help decorate while listening to music . You insisting I give you a Christmas list when I didn’t want or need anything. Just spending time with the family was all I wanted and still made me make a list. You would put everyone else first than yourself. But I would ask you what you needed or wanted. We also thought of you and your beautiful family as well. You were always there for us. I’ll miss your hugs, your smile even when you were in pain you didn’t care. You kept going. I don’t know how Mason will be when time goes by. He asked about you that morning you passed and was really hard telling him you did. I know he’ll always ask about you. I’m glad my babies got to have you in their lives. I’m forever grateful. I love you bunches Mama. You have no idea . Rest easy with the angels . I know you’ll be watching over us all. I’m just glad you’re no longer in pain. I just wish this wasn’t the outcome. We miss you.

Reva Terry Nov 14, 2024

Coworker and BFF ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Celia you fought the good fight of faith. Even when you were feeling bad or sick you still managed to show the most beautiful smile. You always encouraged not only me but all of us in the Otolaryngology department. I’m sure you are an angel in heaven just as you were in the earth. Thank you WeeWee CeeCee for everything you’ve done for me. Your love for your family was always evident and you were so very proud of your husband and your boys. I’m praying for them because I know it’s hard. No more sickness and no more pain. You’re resting in the bosom of His Holiness. With sincere love and condolences rest well my big sister.

Jennifer Proctor Nov 14, 2024

Co worker

I am so sorry to hear of Celia’s passing. I worked with her at KU; she was always so kind to me and I will never forget that. Prayers for peace for all of you.

Marian Alexander Nov 15, 2024

Co-worker ,Denver ,Colorado

Ryan, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Angela Cupp Nov 16, 2024

Niece ,The Villages ,Florida

I was sadden to hear about Aunt Celia's passing. She was a kind & generous person. Just remember all the good times with her. May she guide her family from heaven.

AJ Woosley Nov 16, 2024

Friend ,Lawrence ,Kansas

I stood watching as the little ship sailed out to sea. The setting sun tinted her white sails with a golden light and as she disappeared from sight a voice at my side whispered "she is gone" on the farther shore a little band of friends had gathered to watch and wait in happy expectation. Suddenly they caught sight of a tiny sail and the very moment when my companion had whispered "she is gone" a glad shout went up in joyous welcome "Here she comes!" I enjoyed meeting your beautiful momma and the Harris clan when they’d would come into the Hallmark store out at the Legends, Celia was a kind soul who’s smile lit up a room. I pray that this little poem brings some comfort as it does me in times of great loss. My sincere condolences