Pauline Arguelles

January 15, 1932 - April 22, 2017

Pauline Arguelles of Eureka, died Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Eureka Nursing Center in Eureka, at the age of 85. She was born January 15, 1932, in Longton, Kansas, to Anastasio and Francisca (Martinez) Arguelles. She was raised in Elk and Greenwood Counties and attended local schools, graduating with the Eureka High School Class of 1951. Following graduation, Pauline moved to Wichita and began working at St. Joseph Hospital as a laundress; a job she held until she retired. She also worked at the Georgetown Senior Living Center during this time. Following her retirement Pauline returned to Eureka. Pauline never met a stranger; she was ornery and loved to joke. Everywhere she went people knew her. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Pauline was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Eureka. She is survived by four sisters: Petra Walker of Fort Worth, TX; Juliana Arguelles of Eureka, KS; Donna Escareno of Wichita, KS; and Connie Murillo of Wichita, KS; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings: Celso Arguelles; Raymond Arguelles; Delfina Tejeda; Mary Ortiz; and Irene Bonilla. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Stephen Gronert officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, KS. Rosary recitation will begin at 9:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Eureka Nursing Center or to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which is overseeing service arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online, at koupfunerals.com.