Open Full Navigation
We're sorry but the candle you have selected is currenty in the process of being purchased or has just recently been purchased.
Please feel free to select another candle or check back in 15 minutes to see if the candle you have selected has been released for purchase.
Thank you.
Okay
We're sorry but there are no candles available for lighting.
Thank you.
Ok
You have already begun a candle purchase session. If you would like to continue with your current candle choice please click "Continue" otherwise please click "Select Another".
Thank you.
Select another
Continue
In Memory of
Loyde Alvin
Kinser
Kinser
1919 - 2016
Click above to light a memorial candle.
Obituary for Loyde Alvin Kinser
Center resident Loyde A. Kinser, 97, passed away April 20, 2016 at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1919 in Stevens County, Hugoton, Kansas to William Mayfield and Blanche (Cook) Kinser. Loyde married Evelyn Fakler his wife of 50 years. After she passed away he married Charlotte Fike. They were married for 15 years.
Loyde came to Colorado at the age of 16 as a farm laborer. He then farmed in and around the Center Community for a number of years, eventually farming his own ground until he was 80 years old. He loved fishing at Santa Maria Reservoir, both ice and lake fishing. In his later years he enjoyed snowmobiling, cooking and baking. His specialty was baking pineapple cookies.
He was a past President of the Center Kiwanis Club where he was an active member until his illness. He loved to be involved in the Center Community events. He attended the First Baptist Church Center and enjoyed the chit-chat at the Gunbarrel Station.
Loyde is survived by his daughters Shirley (Ron Crown) of Arvada, Colorado, Elaine Ford of Monte Vista, Colorado, his granddaughter Vinda Roberts, his great-granddaughter Misty (Ryan Finical) all of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, as well as other grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings Fern Elam of Alaska, Arlie Kinser of Seiling, Oklahoma, Trulin Kinser of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Hope Dunlap of Oklahoma, Loene Barry of Durango, Colorado, his extended family Carol Silva, Peggy Godfrey and a caregiver and her son.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Kurt and his siblings Elrie Kinser, Floyd Kinser, Leslie Kinser, Stella Hart, Faye Wheeler, Grace Morford, LeRoy Kinser and Robert Kinser and his 2 wives, Evelyn and Charlotte.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista, Colorado. Inurnment will follow at the San Luis Valley Cemetery in Monte Vista, Colorado. Contributions are suggested to the Center Kiwanis Club or the Center Baptist Church in care of the funeral home office.
Loyde came to Colorado at the age of 16 as a farm laborer. He then farmed in and around the Center Community for a number of years, eventually farming his own ground until he was 80 years old. He loved fishing at Santa Maria Reservoir, both ice and lake fishing. In his later years he enjoyed snowmobiling, cooking and baking. His specialty was baking pineapple cookies.
He was a past President of the Center Kiwanis Club where he was an active member until his illness. He loved to be involved in the Center Community events. He attended the First Baptist Church Center and enjoyed the chit-chat at the Gunbarrel Station.
Loyde is survived by his daughters Shirley (Ron Crown) of Arvada, Colorado, Elaine Ford of Monte Vista, Colorado, his granddaughter Vinda Roberts, his great-granddaughter Misty (Ryan Finical) all of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, as well as other grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings Fern Elam of Alaska, Arlie Kinser of Seiling, Oklahoma, Trulin Kinser of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, Hope Dunlap of Oklahoma, Loene Barry of Durango, Colorado, his extended family Carol Silva, Peggy Godfrey and a caregiver and her son.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Kurt and his siblings Elrie Kinser, Floyd Kinser, Leslie Kinser, Stella Hart, Faye Wheeler, Grace Morford, LeRoy Kinser and Robert Kinser and his 2 wives, Evelyn and Charlotte.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista, Colorado. Inurnment will follow at the San Luis Valley Cemetery in Monte Vista, Colorado. Contributions are suggested to the Center Kiwanis Club or the Center Baptist Church in care of the funeral home office.
Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Loyde Alvin Kinser, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Recently Shared Condolences
Recently Lit Memorial Candles
-
We are honored to prov ...(read more)
Recently Shared Stories
-
Loyde, All the memories... (read more)
Recently Shared Photos
Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa
205 State Avenue Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: (719) 589-4271 | Fax: (719) 589-4381
Rogers Family Mortuary in Monte Vista
404 Morris Street Monte Vista, CO 81144
Phone: (719) 852-3400 | Fax: (719) 852-5748
Rogers Family Mortuary in Manassa
205 North Third Street Manassa, CO 81141
Phone: (719) 843-5514 | Fax: (719) 589-4381
Company Email:
rogersmortuary@hotmail.com