Jorge Antonio Orozco, age 55 died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.
He was born June 15, 1971, in Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico to Antonio Orozco and Maria del Rosario Mata. On November 18, 2023, Jorge was united in marriage to Sonia Zamudio in Liberal, Kansas. Over the years, he worked at National Beef, Arby’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell.
Jorge enjoyed working on cars, especially their audio systems, and took great pride in his own lowriders. He also loved woodworking and could build anything. Jorge enjoyed retro games such as Zelda, exploring technology, and learning all he could about it. In his younger years, he also loved to draw. Whatever he set his mind to, Jorge approached with remarkable skill and ingenuity.
Above all, Jorge cherished his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He loved his nephews as his own and played an important role in helping raise them.
Jorge will be remembered for his loving and caring nature. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
He is survived by his father, Antonio Orozco Aguilar of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico,
son, Luis Gerardo Orozco of Liberal, Kansas,
two brothers, Heriberto Orozco and his wife, Sylvia of Liberal, Kansas, and
Victor M. Orozco and his wife Susana of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico,
Three sisters, Laura Orozco and her husband, Jose Antonio Castro of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico,
Rosa Isela Orozco and her husband, Margarito Olivo Diaz of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico, and
Bricia Yunnuen Orozco of Zacapu, Michoacan, Mexico.
Nephews, Adam James Guerra and his wife, Sandy of Liberal, Kansas,
Erick Alexis Orozco and his wife, Breia of Liberal, Kansas,
Adrian Orozco and his wife, Izabell of Liberal, Kansas,
Michael Diaz of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Edward Diaz of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Jacinta Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Leonardo Martinez, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Enrique Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas, and
Victor Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Niece, Krystal Martinez of Corpus Christi, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Maria del Rosario Mata and infant daughter, Alexia Marie Orozco.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Hornung Family Funeral Home Chapel, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
Rosary to follow at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1510 N. Calhoun, Liberal, Kansas.
A burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hornungfuneralhome.com
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