Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Ray Johnny Diaz

Ray Johnny Diaz

Oct 27, 2024

Ray Johnny Diaz, 35, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 2 pm, Saturday, Nov. 9, at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Ray is survived by his sons, Anthony Diaz and Alano Diaz; parents, Rafael and Juana Diaz; brothers, Jim Diaz, Saul Diaz, and Andy Diaz; sister, Vanessa Diaz; niece, Aaliyah...

Katie Regier

Katie Regier

Oct 25, 2024

Katie Regier, 43, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024. Katie was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Gonzalez; grandmother, Alice Collier; grandfather, Don Collier; and uncle, Mike Collier. Survivors include her children, Talon Regier, Bentley Regier, and Ryker Regier; mother, Connie Hime (David); father, Arthur Stevens (Jan); companion, Aaron Frey; brothers, Scott Stevens, Dustin Stevens (Amanda), nieces and nephews,...

Maria Reyes

Maria Reyes

Oct 25, 2024

Maria Y. (Montemayor) Reyes, AKA,"Lulu", 64, longtime Patient Service Representative of Ascension Via Christi Medical Group in Derby KS, entered into eternal peace on Friday, October 25, 2024. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Rosary will begin at 7 pm. Funeral Service, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 10 am, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Maria...

Ernest Flores Castro, Jr.

Ernest Flores Castro, Jr.

Oct 24, 2024

Born February 3, 1932, in Sonora, Texas, Ernest Flores Castro Jr., known fondly as Ernie, was a beloved son, devoted father, cherished granddaddy, honored great-grandfather and trusted friend. The second son of Ernesto and Elvira Castro, Ernie grew up in a small town where his parents ran a neighborhood grocery store, fostering a deep sense of community and service. His...

Margaret Garratt

Margaret Garratt

Oct 24, 2024

Obituary is being composed and will be available here soon.

Keta Miner

Keta Miner

Oct 24, 2024

Laqueta "Keta" Marie Miner, 58, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. A private family gathering will be held. Keta was preceded in death by her mother, Vendetta Miner and two stepdaughters. She is survived by her best friend, Bobbie Deringer; daughter, Amiya Miner; five stepdaughters, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway...

Kristopher Michael Walker

Kristopher Michael Walker

Oct 22, 2024

November eighth, 1972 until October twenty second, 2024

If you have found your way to this page, it’s because you have come here to celebrate the life of, “His Highness”, Kristopher Michael Walker, affectionately known to his sister as “Kissyfur.” In fact, those who were listed as emergency contacts in Kris’ phone, got an alert from his Apple Watch the day...

Keith Allison Lewallen

Keith Allison Lewallen

Oct 19, 2024

Keith Allison Lewallen was born in Torrington, Wyoming, on September 30, 1937, to Dick Lewallen and Alice Sandman. Upon the death of his parents at a young age, Lutheran Reverend William and Leona Borneman took him in as part of their family. In 1955, Keith attended the University of Oklahoma on a football and baseball scholarship. In 1958, he was...

Gina VanVoorhis

Gina VanVoorhis

Oct 19, 2024

Gina Marie VanVoorhis, 61, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Toni DeFalco; and siblings Joe DeFalco and Kris DeFalco. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Terry VanVoorhis; sons, Seth (Rebekah) VanVoorhis, and Shae VanVoorhis; and grandchildren, Emerie and Aries VanVoorhis, and cousin Lori Burress.

Gina was born...

Patricia Lamphire

Patricia Lamphire

Oct 16, 2024

Patricia Ann Frances Parsley was born May 2, 1957 in Waltham, Massachusetts at the Murphy Army Hospital to Velma Ann Newman and Frank Clyde Parsley. November 7, 1981 she married Scott Lamphire, their relationship ending in 1985. Eventually, Patricia found herself in a relationship with Shawn McFarland for over eighteen years and remained with him until her passing.

Patricia is survived...

Phyllis Joan Brothers

Phyllis Joan Brothers

Oct 16, 2024

Phyllis Brothers, longtime resident of Wichita and Winfield, KS, and more recently of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the age of 98.

Phyllis was born July 13, 1926, in Anthony, KS, the sixth of seven children born to Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Lawson) Shidler. When she was three years...

William Siebert

William Siebert

Oct 15, 2024

William A. (Bill) Siebert, 87, passed away on October 15, 2024 in Wichita, KS. He was predeceased by his parents, William A. and Jean (Morgan) Siebert, his sister, Joan Faulkner, and two wives: Susan (Rasher) Shuman and Marilyn (Robb) Siebert.

Bill was born in Oakland, California and lived in the bay area until coming to Kansas to attend Kansas State University....

Dean Hanning

Dean Hanning

Oct 14, 2024

Dean Hanning is survived by his wife Tricia Hanning; daughters: Valerie Christopher (Steve), Julie Dwyer (Doug), Angie Hanning-McGuire (Rich), Gayla Story (Chris); sons: Bryan Hanning (Cindy), David Hanning (Tracy); sisters: Beverly Wenig and Carol Sue Rousselo; sisters-in-law: Dixie Telander (Tom), Melanie Schreff; brother-in-law: Joel Robinson (Sigrid); 12 Grandchildren and 22 Great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine Tate and George...

David Gird

David Gird

Oct 14, 2024

David Gird, 59, Licensed A&P Mechanic at Bombardier, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. David was born October 9, 1965 in Wichita, KS to George L and Helen Gird. David was preceded in death by his son, Justin David Gird; father, George L. Gird; father-in-law, Glennard Rolf; grandparents, George I. and Ruby (Lamb) Gird, George M. and Pearl Beasley Mackay;...

Robert Florence

Robert Florence

Oct 11, 2024

Robert Charles Florence was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 21, 2008. He passed away October 11, 2024 at the age of 16. Robert will be remembered as a ball of fun energy with his infectious smile, his passion for basketball, anime, drawing, and his love for making people laugh. Robert is survived by his parents, Tesha and Keither Florence...

Craig Allan Ira

Craig Allan Ira

Oct 10, 2024

Craig Allan Ira, 67, died on Thursday October 10th, 2024. Craig was born on January 12, 1957 in Wichita, KS to parents Bill and Winnie Ira. Craig had two older sisters, Pamela and Paula (d.). Craig was a busy, adventurous child with a vivid imagination. He was a gifted student athlete and excelled in swimming, track and basketball. Craig graduated...

Anyse Marie Raaf

Anyse Marie Raaf

Oct 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Anyse Marie Raaf:

Anyse Marie Raaf, 31, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. A time of Visitation and Remembrance will be held with her family and friends from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, October 16, at Broadway Mortuary, located at 1147 S. Broadway.

Anyse was preceded in death by her grandparents Laverne and Bernard Linnebur, and...

Dario Gloria

Dario Gloria

Oct 9, 2024

Dario Sanchez Gloria, 62, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Visitation with family will be from 2-4pm, on Sunday, October 13 at Broadway Mortuary. Funeral service celebrating Dario’s life will be at 10am, Monday, October 14 at Life.Church in Derby. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery will follow the funeral service. 

Throughout his life, he was always pouring into others, always showing a...

Thomas Michael Barton

Thomas Michael Barton

Oct 7, 2024

Thomas Michael Barton, 81, died October 7, 2024. Mike was the eldest of 3, born to Clell Barton and Dorothy Jane Armendariz on August 16, 1943 in Topeka, KS. He was part of the first graduating class at Campus High School in Haysville, KS, in 1961. He later attended Washburn University in Topeka, KS.

Mike served in the United States Army...

Bivash Kanti Dey

Bivash Kanti Dey

Oct 6, 2024

Bivash Kanti Dey 

November 3, 1951-October 6, 2024

Beloved lyricist of Bangladesh Betar, Bivash Kanti Dey, is no more.

On Sunday, October 6, he passed away at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, after bravely battling the effects of a brain hemorrhage. He was 73 years old. Despite receiving the best medical care and spending three days on life support,...