After 94 years of life, Lucille “Lupe” Vieyra passed away in the presence of family, on February 23, 2025, at Hester Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born November 15, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Luís and Elvira (Magaña) Martínez. She worked for Eaton Corporation, retiring after 34 years. Lucille took great pride working as a female in a male-dominated industry.
An avid sports enthusiast, Lucille always enjoyed watching her favorite sports, most especially if it was her KU basketball team or her Kansas City Chiefs. Basketball was a particular favorite, and she enjoyed many games at the NJCAA tournament. Another favorite of hers was catching the lively marching bands going down Main Street around the Kansas State Fair.
She enjoyed tending to her yard, sitting outside in her garage chatting with her neighbors, and shopping trips to Goodwill. A lifelong devout Catholic, she served her church community by helping with funeral luncheons at Saint Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson.
Nothing brought her more joy than moments spent with family, like going out to A&W for a root beer, taking family photos, or simply being around each other. Two things she always taught her children were the importance of a clean home and because, Lucille was shaped by the struggles of the Depression, the vital mantra: "If you do not need it, do not buy it!"
Lucille married Genaro “Hank” Vieyra, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, they later divorced. He passed away November 28, 2020.
Survivors include: her children, Cindy Keim, Carolyn (Tim) Powers, and Chris Vieyra; grandchildren, Jon Keim, Joshua Keim, Jeremy Keim, Jenniffer Powers, Robert (Jessica) Powers, Amanda (Michael) Shaffer, and Bradley Vieyra; great-grandchildren, Henry Powers, Charlotte Powers, Jack Powers, Taylie Mehl, and Ryan Shaffer; sister-in-law, Shirley Martinez; bonus family, Cathy and Gayle Johnson and family; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Jack, Joe, Luís and John; sister, Margaret; son-in-law, Steven Keim; grandson-in-law, Christopher Simon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Parish rosary will be 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025, both at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 612 S. Maple, South Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.
Friends may sign her memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Tuesday, February 25, 2025 until day of the service at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church or Saint Teresa Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main. Hutchinson, KS 67501cd