Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Horacio De Luera Lopez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...