Longtime Tribune, Kansas resident and former Sharon Springs, Kansas resident, Tillie Rocha O’Leary, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Greeley County Long Term Care Center. She was 86.

Tillie was born on May 4, 1932 in San Antonio, Texas to Anastasio and Brigida (Cuevas) Hernandez. She was one of five children. She attended school through the 3rd grade.

On November 25, 1952, Tillie married Juan Rocha in Plainview, Texas. To this union six children; Ted, Martina, Juan, Lupe, Antonio and Rosa were born. On November 11, 1978, Tillie married Paul O’Leary in Sharon Springs, KS.

Tillie worked for many years as a custodian in the Greeley County School System. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with grandchildren. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune.

Preceding her in death were her husbands Juan Rocha and Paul O’Leary, one son Juan Rocha and one sister and three brothers.

She is survived by her five children; Ted Rocha of Garden City, KS, Martina (Marvin) Urban of Colby, KS, Lupe Rocha of Wichita, KS, Antonio Rocha of Garden City, KS and Rosa (Jon) Patton of Tribune, KS. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Tillie was held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs with Pastor Justin Sherer officiating. Burial followed in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.

Memorials may be designated to the Greeley County Long Term Care or to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrusssellfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services were entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.