Benjamin C. Javier, 72, of Kansas City, MO passed away July 13, 2015. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will begin at 8 am until service time. Burial will take place in Blue Springs Cemetery. Benjamin was born on November 2, 1942 to Marcelino and Magdalena (Corcoro) Javier in Pangasinan, Philippines. After 15 years employed by Lee Apparel Company, Benjamin was retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers where he worked in the sign shop. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Survivors include; loving wife of 40 years, Uele M. Javier; son Rushee Javier, and sisters Manuela Nera and Caridad Subido. Benjamin is preceded in death by his daughter, Jayselle Javier, and his parents. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600.