Obituaries
Rodolfo Alberto Espinoza-Urquidi
Feb 9, 2026
Rodolfo Alberto Espinoza-Urquidi, affectionately known as Rudy, departed from this world too soon on February 9, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on May 3, 2005, in Liberal, Kansas, Rudy's life was a tapestry woven with love, kindness, and friendship that touched the hearts of all who knew him.
A proud graduate of Hugoton High School, Rudy completed his studies in 2024,...
Stella Ann (Martinez) Medina
Feb 8, 2026
Stella Ann (Martinez) Medina, a cherished soul from Hugoton, Kansas, peacefully took her place among the angels on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was the daughter of Pedro and Rose Adeline (Gallegos) Martinez. She was born on August 22, 1958, in La Junta, Colorado.
She was the devoted wife of Ralph Medina, with whom she journeyed through life...
Jasinta Sanchez Mendoza
Feb 7, 2026
Jasinta Sanchez, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Andrews, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 30, 1944, in Ojinaga, Mexico, Jasinta lived a life marked by love, dedication, and hard work.
Jasinta's journey led her from her birthplace in Mexico to the vibrant community of Andrews, Texas, where she...
Mary Frances Light
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Frances Chambers Light passed away on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on June 5, 1928, the youngest of three sisters, on her family’s farm just north of Rolla. Growing up during the Dust Bowl years, she developed a strong work ethic and an appreciation for family that stayed with her throughout her...
Larry Lee Martin
Feb 2, 2026
Larry Lee Martin, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 84. Heaven gained one of the very best. He was truly one of a kind.
Larry was born on September 23, 1941, in Mount Hope, Kansas, the cherished son of Joseph Peter Martin and Philomena (Reichenberger) Martin....
Roberta Lewis
Jan 31, 2026
Roberta Lewis passed away on January 31, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas, at the age of 92.
She was born on March 13, 1933, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to Julius Abner and Velma Antnett (Gregg) Giles. She lived a life of love for her family and friends.
Roberta married Victor Murdock Lewis on August 31, 1948, in Garden City, Kansas. Roberta was a proud...
Larry Gene Smith
Jan 27, 2026
Larry Gene Smith, known to many simply as Gene, passed away on January 27, 2026, at The Shepheard's Center in Cimarron, Kansas. However, Gene transitioned to a nursing home a few weeks before his passing.
He was born on November 3, 1946, in Montezuma, Kansas, to Archie and Edna Smith; Gene dedicated a significant part of his life to farming in...
Ralph Duane White
Jan 4, 2026
Ralph Duane White, age 95, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland, Kansas.
Ralph was born on August 9, 1930, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Carl and Josie Ethyl White. He was raised in Moscow, Kansas. After high school, Ralph attended Fort Hays State, Arkansas Tech University, and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Agronomy.
Ralph...
Betty Lavonne Meador
Dec 27, 2025
Betty Lavonne Meador was born on November 28, 1931, at the home in Ingalls, KS, to Melvin and Myrl “Stebbins” Frazier. She passed away early Saturday morning, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 94, in Watonga, OK surrounded by her loving family.
Betty graduated from high school in Ingalls, KS, as valedictorian. Shortly after graduating, she married her childhood...
Judith Marie Clarke
Dec 23, 2025
Judith Marie Clarke, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Ulysses, Kansas, at the age of 74.
Judith was born on November 17, 1951, in Hugoton, Kansas, to her parents, Delbert and Ermalee (French) Stuart.
Judith graduated from Hugoton High School in 1969. She took immense pride in her children, her son Max Clarke and her...
Larry Dwayne Quillen
Dec 20, 2025
Larry Dwayne Quillen, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on March 29, 1961, in Hugoton, Kansas. He passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and friends.
Larry graduated from Hugoton High School and subsequently enlisted in the United States Navy, where he spent six honorable...
Richard Lee Greene
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Lee Greene, a beloved husband, father, and rancher, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, at the age of 86.
Richard was born on May 13, 1939, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Charles Edgar and Lucille (Watts) Greene. Throughout his life, he was known for his devotion to family, and his love of nature and work.
Richard and Carolyn...
Matthew Ray West
Dec 3, 2025
Matthew Ray West, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 68 in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on December 29, 1956, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Rex Charles West and Barbara Merle (Starr) West.
At this time, no services are scheduled to take place.
Randall "Randy" Wayne Lewis
Nov 29, 2025
Randall “Randy” Wayne Lewis, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on September 30, 1952, in Borger, Texas, he was the beloved son of Vondell Dwayne Lewis and Oretha May (Ayers) Lewis.
Randy’s life was marked by love, devotion, and service. He married his soulmate, Kay Marie Brown, and...
Eric "Ric" Malcolm Essix
Nov 25, 2025
Eric "Ric" Malcolm Essix passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 35, at Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas.
Eric was born on November 7, 1990, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Eric Montel Essix and Janis Kaye Diederich. Eric was a kind-hearted soul whose warmth and positive spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.
Eric graduated from Satanta...
Ruth Lenora (Ferguson) Harrington
Nov 23, 2025
Ruth Lenora (Ferguson) Harrington passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2025.
Ruth was born to George and Lenora Ferguson on March 6, 1937, at the family wheat farm in the Oklahoma panhandle. Born during a Dust Bowl “black blizzard”, she was the seventh of nine children.
Ruth attended Sandy Hook school in Cimarron County until she entered high school, where...
Nicholas Andrew Kitch
Nov 23, 2025
Nicholas "Nick" Andrew Kitch, aged 47, left this world on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on February 21, 1978, in Garden City, Kansas, and was the cherished son of Scott Leon and Lanette Gae (Bentley) Kitch.
Nick had a heart as vast as the open plains he loved so dearly. He was...
Carrol Gene Kallenbach
Nov 21, 2025
Carrol Gene Kallenbach, a respected rancher and farmer who dedicated his life to the land and his family, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at his beloved home in Rolla, Kansas. He was born on August 2, 1930, in Rolla, to Ray A. and Loretta (Jackson) Kallenbach. He was a lifelong member of this close-knit community, having graduated from...
Michael Ray Prine
Nov 18, 2025
Michael R. “Mick” Prine, 79, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2025, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 26, 1946, to a single mother in Wichita, Kansas, at the Children’s Service League. Hallie and Wilda Prine were overjoyed when they received the call that they had become the parents...
Esperanza Rivera De Urquidi
Nov 3, 2025
Esperanza Rivera De Urquidi, born on July 17, 1947, to Seferino Rivera and Benedicta Gallegos, in Mexico, she passed away on November 3, 2025, in Hugoton, Kansas, surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren. She was a devoted mother, sister, and cherished family member who dedicated her life to nurturing those around her.
From her early years, Esperanza embodied a spirit...
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