Local Obituaries for Wichita, Kansas

Jun 20, 2022

Adelicia Emma Banuelos, 18, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Visitation will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 6:15, Wednesday, June 29, with rosary beginning at 7:00. Mass will be at 10:00, Thursday, June 30, also at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Burial will follow mass at Kechi Cemetery. Adelicia is survived by parents, Eduardo,...

Jun 20, 2022

Israel Nehemiah Luna-Vick, son of Calvin Vick and Kira Luna, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Israel is also survived by his grandparents, Betty Ross, Jose Luna, Henry and Wyevetta Clark and great-grandparents, Dan and Twila Herman and Wynona Vick. His brother, Ramon Vick and sisters, Eva Vick and Sevyn Luna also survive him. Israel was preceded in death...

Jun 19, 2022

Wayne E. Stanfield, 87, passed away June19, 2022. He was the son of Blanche (Newton) and Warren Stanfield. On December 31, 1954, he married Katheryn Marlene Williams.

Wayne worked at Beech Aircraft for 35 years as a First Article Quality Control Inspector.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Angela; brothers, Wallace and Bob; sister,...

Jun 18, 2022

James (Jim) Ketner, amazing father, son, brother and friend, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022. Jim loved to fish and BBQ and do anything outdoors. He was a devoted employee of a local remodeling company for over two decades. His work ethic and loving demeanor, lives on with his family and anyone who has worked beside him. Survivors include his...

Jun 18, 2022

Marion served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict and received a Purple Heart. He came home at age 22 to recover from his injuries but he never overcame his experience of killing in our name. Nights were hard and dreams haunted him to his last days but he has peace at last. He was an...

Jun 15, 2022

Kendall Ray Heier, 68, retired Accountant and a faithful volunteer for Team Up and Career Coalition, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Kendall was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Heier; son, Alex Michael Heier; and parents, Elmer and Edna Heier. Survivors include his children, Tammy Carrell (Patrick), Keith Heier (Niki), Ryan Heier, and Erin Bailey; nine brothers and sisters;...

Jun 9, 2022

Janice Nadine Songer, 79, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022. A private graveside service will be held with a celebration of life at a later date. Janice was born to James and Emily Haskins, and grew up with twin siblings, Larry and Kay. Janice was married to Richard Songer for 59 years. Janice and Richard raised three children, Jennifer...

Jun 7, 2022

Ken E. Halley, 45, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Roger Halley and grandfather, Merle Pitts. Survivors include his sons, Nathanael Halley and Robert Halley; mother, Robyn Stevenson; and brothers, Jeremiah David Halley and Jonathan  Halley. Visitation with family present, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, June 14, and Celebration of Life Service, 10...

Jun 7, 2022

Carlos Jacinto Robles-Vindiola, 45, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Service for Carlos will begin at 10:00am, Friday, June 10 at Broadway Mortuary. Carlos is preceded in death by his parents, Francisco Robles, and Maria Vindiola. He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Martinez-Santoyo; children, Carlos Robles, and Aracely Robles; brother, Jesus Robles; sister, Maria Veronica Robles, and...

Jun 6, 2022

Mark Allen Smith, age 40, died unexpectedly on the morning of June 6, 2022. He was born on August 26, 1981 in Wichita, KS. He had been making progress in recovering from a major stroke, which was a result of COVID-19, in October 2020. After spending 329 days in hospitals and rehab facilities, he was able to come live...

Jun 3, 2022

Helen Marie Hendrix (Miller), age 96, was born in Humboldt, Kansas on July 30, 1925, and died in Wichita, Kansas on June 3, 2022.

Helen grew up in several small rural towns in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Illinois.  She attended LaRose Community High School in LaRose, Illinois and was Valedictorian of her class in 1943. While in Illinois,...

Jun 3, 2022

Sanae Perez, 89, retired Housekeeper, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022. Visitation 6-8:00pm, Friday, June 10, 2022, Broadway Mortuary. Graveside Service 9:00am, Saturday, June 11, 2022, White Chapel Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sebero Mata Perez and brother, Tanko Sasaki. Survivors include her sons, John Perez of Dallas, TX and Anthony Perez or Martinsville, VA;...

Jun 2, 2022

Charles D. “Matt” Mattingly, Jr., 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died June 2, 2022. A reception celebrating Matt’s life will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with remarks at 6:00 pm, on Friday, June 17, 2022 at the Cozine Life Events Center, 11500 E. 21st St. N.

Matt was born to Charles...

Jun 1, 2022

Jason Wesley Sandlin, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Private family services will be held. Jason was preceded in death by his father, John W. Sandlin and grandparents, Katheryn Tenbink and John H. and Clarence Sandlin. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Linda and Larry Zollars; grandfather, Eugene Tenbrink; brothers, Brian (Amanda) Konecny and John P. (Kim) Sandlin...

Jun 1, 2022

S. Jane Lybarger, 102, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. She was preceded in death by husband, Forest Lybarger; parents, David and Ruby Kurtz; brother, Charles Franz; and sister, Helen Rhodes. Survivors include her children, Terry Lybarger (Norma) and Nancy Dodson; grandchildren, Forrest Lybarger, Jane Schaible, and Anna Patrick and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation...

May 31, 2022

Blanca López Gamero, 102, retired nurse, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Viewing will be at 3:30pm, Thursday, June 2, at Broadway Mortuary. A funeral service will follow viewing, at 4:00pm. Blanca is preceded in death by her parents, Rodrigo Gamero and Angela López; daughter, Miriam Melara; and siblings, Marta, Rodrigo, Carlos, Oscar, and Chita. Survivors include children, Daisy...

May 30, 2022

Philip Lee "Goober" Boerstler, 75, retired U.S. Navy Captain, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece Boerstler, and parents, Philip and Mary Boerstler. Survivors include his daughters, Marla Uhrig (Shannon) and Anne Boerstler; sisters, Sharon Gibson (Ron) and Peggy Boerstler; and grandchildren, Simon, Zoey, and Addison. Military Graveside Honors will be...

May 30, 2022

Carolyn Irene Watkins, 94, retired Aircraft Insurance Broker, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and her granddaughter, Cortney Marie Simon, and 5 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughters, Meri Lara and Kara and husband, Alan Simon; grandchildren, Andrea Lara and husband Michael Stupasky, Jared and wife Beth Simon, Kindra...

May 29, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Walker, 87, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace Walker; son, Richard Wayne Walker; parents, Jesse and Allie Akin; and siblings, George Akin, Joe Akin, and Laura Chambles. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah A. Romero, Phyllis J. Thomas, Linda M. Moyer, and Carolyn S. Haskin; 13 grandchildren, 15...

May 28, 2022

William L. Oliver “Bill” Jr.  lost his battle with pneumonia and peacefully died on Friday, May 28 with his loving wife, Mary Lynn, by his side.

Always proud of his Oklahoma roots, Bill was born July 31, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Irene and William L. Oliver, Sr.  The family later moved to Ponca City, OK...