We reported this news FIRST last week and promised links to more extensive memorials.
Memorial services earned an impressive gathering of neighborhood elected leaders, local power players along with family & friends.
Here's a worthy quote and links to more info . . .
"The memorial service included Lona’s well-wishers sharing stories of his larger-than-life personality and his passion for the community he loved. Estella Morales said, “I always saw Charles as a champion for the community, he loved kids and he cared for the Westside. He fought for the community . . ."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
Charlie Lona was all about community
Friends, family, civic leaders, and local elected officials filed through the Guadalupe Centers on July 7 to pay tribute to community activist and champion for Westside Charlie Olvera Lona, who died on June 26 at the age of 77.
'Champion' of Kansas City's West Side & Chicano community leader dies at age 77
Charles Olvera Lona was an advocate for the Chicano community in Kansas City's West Side. A businessman and devoted father, he leaves behind a legacy of influence and change.
Developing . . .
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