Loretta Y. Fano

Loretta Y. Fano passed away October 22, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Felix Sifuentez and Guadalupe "Lupe" Sifuentez (Avelar) on September 13, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from East High School.

Loretta worked in a variety of capacities throughout her life. She began her career in cosmetology at Lewin's and later as a buyer for Polson Pharmacy and Dillard's. She also worked at Via Christi Home Health, Hunter Health Clinic, and then Steps to Life Ministries where Loretta served God almighty, Jesus and the Holy Spirit through the Seventh Day Adventist ministries with all her might. As Director for the Bible Correspondence School for several years; she especially enjoyed her work with Bible lessons and the Ministerial Training Program. It was a joy for her to answer Bible questions and see student’s progress in the lessons and learning Bible truth. She was very active in the Prairie Meadows Church serving as a deaconess and Sabbath School teacher. She assisted with fellowship dinners, enjoyed helping with the preparation of food baskets in December, assisting in the book room and with printing needs. She frequently shared prayer requestsfrom Bible correspondence lesson students and was always willing to do new things.

Loretta was known for her commitment and passion for helping others, advocating for living and maintaining a healthy nutritional lifestyle as well as alternative medical therapies. She also served as a mentor at Washington Elementary School USD 259 for over five years. She was happiest leading Bible studies with family and friends. Some of her hobbies included painting (charcoal, oils, and pastels), gardening, listening to NPR, music, and watching boxing with her children.

She is survived by her mother Guadalupe Sifuentez, her siblings Mike Sifuentez, Steve Sifuentez, Paul Sifuentez, and Gloria Casement all of Wichita, KS; seven children: Anita Balderes, Dennis Balderes, Arthur Balderes (Melissa), Thomas Balderes (Valerie) all of Wichita, Kansas; Cristine Balderes (Miguel Gutierrez) of Pompano Beach, Fl; Rita Balderes of Thornton, CO and Elaina Hyman (Eric) of Brighton, CO. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren and many more great-grandchildren.

Graveside funeral service for Loretta will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 2pm, Lakeview Cemetery, Peace Mausoleum (directly east of the building). Entombment to follow.