Tony Andrade
He was born on October 18, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Joseph Gomez and Magdalene Rose (Kirkland) Andrade. Tony attended and graduated from Shawnee Mission East High school with the class of 1979. He earned a bachelor's degree of science from Kansas State University. Where he was also a member of the football program.
Tony taught Drivers, Health, and Physical Education at Manhattan High School for 30 years. At Manhattan High, Tony coached football and wrestling. He also spent time coaching football and wrestling at Rock Creek Jr./Sr. High School. He enjoyed making dad jokes, listening to music, spending time with his family and watching sporting events.
On July 14, 1990, he was united in marriage to Carrie Catherine (Cox) Andrade. She survives at their home in Manhattan.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents.
In addition to his wife Carrie, he is survived by his five children: Anthony Wade "T.J." (Megan) Andrade of Lubbock, TX, Carrie Elizabeth Andrade of Wichita, KS, Alexandria Regan "Ale" (Matt) Corr of Young Harris, GA, Chance Joseph Andrade of Topeka, KS, and Dirk William Andrade of Manhattan, KS. His sisters Karen (John) Madrigal of Emporia, KS, Jane (Daniel) Thurman of Leeton, MO, and Tina Andrade of Emporia, KS. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews.
A Parish Vigil Service with the Rosary will be held at 5:00pm Friday August 29, 2025, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Juliette and Pierre Streets in Manhattan.
The family will greet friends in the church basement following the Vigil Service from 5:30 pm - 7:30pm.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30am Saturday August 30, 2025, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, with Father Gale Hammerschmidt as Celebrant.
The family will hold a private Rite of Committal.
Tony poured countless time, effort, energy and love into the football and wrestling programs during his time at MHS. The family would like to request memorial contributions in memory of Tony be made to the USD 383 Foundation, for the use of the football and wrestling programs.
Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com