Delphina Ann Harless

Delphina Ann Harless, 82, of Shawnee, formerly of La Crescenta, California, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013, at the Sweet Life of Rosehill.

Delphina was born October 21, 1930, to the late Alfonso and Norma Perez in San Jose, California. On December 9, 1948, Delphina married the love of her life, Robert F. Harless. He preceded her in death after almost 50 years of marriage on August 24, 1997.

Delphina is survived by her loving daughters, Deborah Ballesteros and husband Oscar and Kathryn West and husband Jeff; two sons, Robert F. Harless, Jr. and Randy Harless; two sisters, Joan Garkow and husband Art, and Patricia Atkins and husband Kurt; a brother, Alfonso Perez, Jr.; and six grandchildren, April Manassero, Brian Manassero, Sarah West and partner Kari Estes, Jacob West and wife Lauren, Miracle Guevara, and Gregory Franklin Harless.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Amos Family Funeral Home and Crematory. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery and Funeral Home in Glendale, California later this week.

The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be made to:

Great Plains SPCA

5428 Antioch Drive

Merriam, Kansas 66202

or

National Kidney Foundation

6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 204

Overland Park, Kansas 66202