Gilbert Jose Tirado "Patches The Clown"

Gilbert Jose Tirado also known as "Patches The Clown", age 81, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Friday morning, January 9, 2026 at James River Nursing Center in Springfield.

He was born May 13, 1944 in Yonkers, New York the son of Cruz Tirado and Anna Tirado.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street in Springfield, Missouri.  A Rosary Service will be at 6:30pm by his Franciscan Brothers.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Agnes Cathedral, 533 S. Jefferson in Springfield, Missouri with Father Lewis Hejna celebrating.

A Graveside Service will Full Military Honors will be at 1:00pm Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S. Southwood Road in Springfield, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri.