Susan Ellen Peña

Susan Ellen Peña, 49, of Liberty, MO, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2018, at Liberty Hospital. The Rosary will be said at 9:30 am, visitation following until 11 am, and Mass of Christian burial beginning at 11:00 am, on Thursday, May 31, at St. James Catholic Church, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kidney Foundation.

Susan was born July 3, 1968, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Euvense M. and Bertha (Caudillo) Peña. Her parents preceded her in death. She received Associate's degrees from Penn Valley Community College and from TAD Technical Institute. Susan was a Senior Mechanical Designer for Black and Veatch, and most recently for URS Corporation until her health no longer permitted. Susan was a member of St. James Parish. She also volunteered at Our Lady of Peace Parish and for Habitat for Humanity.

Survivors include her siblings, Benito Hernandez (Renee), Olga Zavala (David), Sonia Peña and Jessica Peña; nieces and nephew, Nicole Hernandez (and her daughter Cassidy), Tony Hernandez (his daughter due in July), Alex Zavala, Sabrina Zavala and Victorya Zavala; as well as many other family members and friends who will miss her greatly.

Mass of Christian burial: 11AM, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church

Visitation: 9:30-11AM, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church