Kansas City Funeral Directors

Gary Ayers Claxton, 74, of Kansas City, KS passed away on August 5, 2019. Private family services will be held in Iowa.

Gary was born in 1944 to Herbert and Mazel Claxton. He went to Shawnee Mission North and after graduation went on to the University of Kansas. At KU he was a member of the Fabulous Flippers. In 1987 Gary married Janet Stone. In 1997 they moved to Eureka Springs, Arkansas where they lived for many years. In 2015 after his mother’s passing Gary and Janet moved to his childhood home in Roeland Park. Over the years Gary worked as a journalist and in the insurance business. He absolutely loved learning and working on computers. Gary never gave up on his music and enjoyed playing different venues over the years.

Rosa “Rosi” Castrejon Alvarez, 63, of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed away on August 8, 2019 at her son’s home in Olathe, Kansas with her loving family by her side after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Kansas City Funeral Directors, 4880 Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Service will follow at 4:00 PM.

Rosa was born in 1955 to Angela Alvarez Ramos and Pedro Castrejon in Colorines, Mexico. She married Jorge Barrios and together they had two sons, Alberto and Marco. Rosa lived in Bonner Springs, KS with her husband, Jorge and son, Marco. In October of 2018 Rosa was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and by December she moved into her son Alberto’s home in Olathe so he and his wife, Amanda could care for her. Rosa was such a warrior and fought hard against her cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will deeply missed.

Antonio Soto Santillanes, 52, born in Chihuahua, Mexico. Passed away Thursday August 8th, 2019. Antonio is survived by his wife, Patricia Soto, Daughter Samantha Soto, 11 brothers and sisters and their families. Antonio was a devoted husband and father. He always made sure his family came first. He was a very strong person and fought until the end. Antonio was fighting ALS for the last 3 years. He married Patricia in 2000 and in 2003 his daughter was born. Antonio was a person anyone can count on. He will always share his life lessons with his daughter. He loved to dance and singed. He loved life. He was always making jokes. He loved watching movies, especially with his family. He will be deeply missed by everyone. “ I know you fought hard and I know it's for the best and I know that your resting in heaven with your mom and dad I love you papi” Samantha Soto “You were the best gift GOD gave me” Patricia Soto.

Antonio Soto Santillanes, 52 años, nacido en Chihuahua, México. Falleció el jueves 8 de agosto de 2019. Antonio es sobrevivido por su esposa, Patricia Soto, su hija Samantha Soto, 11 hermanos y hermanas y sus familias. Antonio era un devoto esposo y padre. Siempre se aseguraba de que su familia llegara primero. Era una persona muy fuerte y luchó hasta el final. Antonio estuvo luchando contra la ALS durante los últimos 3 años. Se casó con Patricia en 2000 y en 2003 nació su hija. Antonio era una persona con la que cualquiera puede contar. Siempre compartirá sus lecciones de vida con su hija. Le encantaba bailar y cantar. Amaba la vida. Siempre hacía bromas. Le encantaba ver películas, especialmente con su familia. Será profundamente extrañado por todos. "Sé que luchaste duro y sé que es lo mejor y sé que tu estas descansando en el cielo con tu mamá y papá, te amo papi" Samantha Soto “Fue el mejor regalo que DIOS me dio” Patricia Soto.