Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
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
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
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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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