Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas
Horacio De Luera Lopez
Dec 18, 2022
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Horacio De Luera Lopez, 62, passed away in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Julia Lopez Lara and Ruperto De Loera Salas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Maria Del Rosario Perez, and brother, Salvador De Loera. He leaves to cherish his...
Karen Houchens
Dec 15, 2022
Karen Marie Houchens, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. A service of remembrance will be held later in the spring. Details will be announced as they are determined. Karen is preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Ethel Nutt; husband, Melvin Houchens; and brothers, Harold Nutt, and Jerry Nutt. She is survived by her son, Bryan Houchens; daughter,...
David "Bebe" Martinez
Dec 13, 2022
David Anthony "Bebe" Martinez, 58, machinist, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday, December 18, at Broadway Mortuary. Graveside service at 2:00pm, Monday, December 19, at Greenwood Cemetery. David is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus B. Martinez Sr and Maria A. Martinez; twin brother, Richard D. Martinez; sister, Helen Martinez; and brother,...
Shirley (Arpke) Clapp
Dec 10, 2022
Shirley (Arpke) Clapp, 90, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022. Private services will be held at a later date. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clapp; parents, Albert and Cuba Arpke; siblings, Charles, Betty, Walter, Hazel, Joseph, and Marcia. She is survived by two sister-in-laws, Carol Arpke and Eileen Arpke. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Arrangements by Cozine...
Brandon Koziar
Dec 8, 2022
Brandon Michael Koziar, 18, Derby High School Senior, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. Brandon was born November 4, 2004, to Erica Koziar and James Koziar. He is also survived by his sister, Elise Koziar; grandparents, Richard and Shari Escher, Craig and Joanne Koziar, Barry Bunn; great-grandmothers, Sharon Argento and Sylvia Bunn; and aunts, Alicia Escher, Briana and husband...
Moises Delgado-Ledesma
Dec 5, 2022
Moises Delgado-Ledesma, 69, retired Wichita Sheet Metal Fork Lift Operator, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Moises was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Carmen Delgado, his son, Francisco and daughter, Guadalupe Delgado. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sara, his sons, Javier and wife, Silvia Delgado and Moises, III and wife, Isabel Delgado, daughters, Adriana Delgado...
Eva Nickell
Dec 5, 2022
Elizabeth Eva Nickell, 97, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, December 8, at Broadway Mortuary. A graveside service celebrating Eva's life will be at 2:00pm, Friday, December 9, at Kechi Township Cemetery. Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Nickell; parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Dearth; and daughter-in-law, Trudy Nickell. Survivors include her...
Susan Fisher
Dec 4, 2022
Susan René Fisher, 53, went home to be with her Lord on December 4, 2022. A service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in the chapel at First Church of the Nazarene.
Susan was born on January 25, 1969 to Judie and Larry Belew. She graduated from Wichita East High...
Ruth Elma Grady
Dec 3, 2022
Ruth Elma Grady, 89, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Laura Lavender; brother, John Wayne Lavender (Odetta); sister, Sara Faucette (Larry); and best friend, Patsy Kunkle. Survivors include her husband, Francis Lee Grady; children, Roger Grady (Theresa), Mindy Grady, Thomas Grady (Melba), Connie Grady, and Dale Grady (Jenelva); 11 grandchildren...
Jeffrey D. Drydale
Dec 3, 2022
Jeffrey D. Drydale, 33, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dean and Betty Heiman and Joyce Drydale. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Drydale; son, Evan; parents, Douglas Drydale and Alicia Drydale; grandfather, Lloyd Drydale; sister, Marissa Wilmot (Brett); nephews, Lucas, Cooper, and Tanner; niece, Amaryllis; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation with...
Shaunda Chang
Nov 28, 2022
Shaunda Rachele Chang, 48, went on to her eternal home with our Lord Jesus on Monday, November 28, 2022. Celebration of life will be at 10:00am, Friday, December 9 at Central Christian Church. A reception will follow the service from 11:00am-1:00pm, also at Central Christian Church. Shaunda is preceded in death by her mother Diane Kuehn; grandparents Raymond and...
Anna Lee "Dee" Scholle
Nov 28, 2022
Anna Lee Scholle, 86, passed away on Nov. 28, 2022. She was the daughter of Dr. H.L. Galloway and Elizabeth Galloway of Anthony, KS and the sister of Michael (Mari) Galloway. She is survived by her daughters, Tiffany (Greg) Whisler and Nicole (Lee) Huffhines and her grandchildren, Quinn and Mason Lyles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel...
Bernie Elrod
Nov 27, 2022
DeHaven Bernerd "Bernie" Elrod, 93, retired St. Joseph Medical Center Computer Programmer, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Thursday, Broadway Mortuary. Funeral Service 10:00am, Friday, Meridian Ave. Baptist Church, Wichita, KS. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Elrod and his parents, Joseph and Irene Murphy and 1 great-grandchild. Survivors include his children, Cynthia (Garvin) DeShazer,...
Todd Wynn
Nov 27, 2022
Todd Alan Wynn, 58, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00, Tuesday, December 6, at the Cozine Life Events Center. A small reception will follow the Celebration of Life.
Todd graduated from Wichita Heights High School, class of 1982. He was a caring son, loving father, supportive brother, and extraordinary...
Maria Avalos
Nov 26, 2022
Maria De Los Angeles Avalos, 84, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Viewing will be from 4:00-8:00, Wednesday, November 30, at Broadway Mortuary. Rosary will be at 9:30am, Thursday, December 1, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will begin at 10:00am, Thursday, also at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Maria is preceded in death by her parents,...
Patricia F. "Pat" Holt
Nov 24, 2022
HOLT, PATRICIA F. (PAT), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away November 24, 2022, preceding her 83rd birthday. Pat was born on November 25, 1939 in a private home in Fredonia, KS to Harold and Helen Armstrong (Marshall) and was the third of five children. After the family moved to Coffeyville, KS, Pat attended...
David Merrill Fink
Nov 22, 2022
David Merrill Fink, age 64, of Wichita, KS, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. David was born Aug. 20, 1958 in Fredonia, KS, to Jimmie Lee and Twyla Sue Fink. He graduated from Coronado High School in Scottsdale, AZ in 1976. He also attended Scottsdale Community College, Slot Machine Mechanics school in Reno, NV,...
Abraham Northcutt
Nov 21, 2022
Abraham William "Abe" Northcutt, 39, East High School Security Guard, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022. Abe is survived by his children, Cayman and Abella Northcutt. Survivors also include his parents, Charles and Dea Northcutt, his brothers, Ben (Megan), Zach (Cassy), Grey, Nate and Curtis, his sisters, Jenni (Mark) Frailey, Maddie Northcutt (Rolando), Precious Northcutt, Thelma Northcutt and Cherish Northcutt....
Stacey Lewis
Nov 20, 2022
Stacey Adam Lewis, 49, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. Stacey is survived by parents; Wesley and Judy Lewis; loving wife of 30 years, Shelly Lewis; son, Stacey Adam Lewis II "Adam"; daughter, Tiffany (Darren) Redburn; sisters, Alicia Lewis, and Tina Lewis; brothers, Wesley Lewis, and Willis Lewis; grandchildren, Nova Lewis, Edward Foust, Owen Redburn, and Jace Redburn; and many...
Richard Songer
Nov 18, 2022
Richard Anderson Songer, 82, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. A small graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 29th at 2:00pm at Cozine Memorial Group - Kensington Gardens, 11500 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206. Richard was born to Milo and Meryl Songer of Wichita, KS. Richard was married to Janice Songer for 59 years. Richard and...
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