Aurora Merino Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Aurora Merino (Kansas City, Missouri), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Aurora left this world on February 4, 2026 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Aurora Merino to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julian Rojas and Amparo Rojas; her husband Baltazar Merino; her son Andrew; and her siblings, Emilia Gonzales, Inez Snedden, Concepcion Chappell, Dolores Chavez, Renard, Vincent, Julian, John, Peter, Joe and Robert Rojas.
She is survived by: her children, Anthony (Sandy), Barbara Juarez (Larry), Jesse (Vickie), Katherine Salazar (Carlos), Marie Ramirez (Paul) and John (Celia); her sister Carmen Valdivia; and her niece Irene Perez. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren, 19 grandchildren: 35 great-grandchildren: and two great-great grandchildren: and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Redemptorist Social Services Center - Food Pantry or to Vitas Hospice.
