Obituaries
Brent Alan McDonald
May 13, 2026
Brent Alan McDonald, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on July 18, 1963, in Hugoton, Kansas, Brent was the son of James Roildon and Joyce Allene (Drew) McDonald.
Throughout his life, Brent was known for his warm and outgoing nature, forming countless friendships across Stevens and Morton Counties. He was a devoted farmer and...
Jessie R. Lerma
May 12, 2026
Jessie R. Lerma, born on February 9, 1941, in Indio, California, to Felipe and Justa (Rios) Rodriguez. She peacefully passed away on May 12, 2026, in Dodge City, Kansas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, whose presence brought warmth and joy to all who knew her.
Jessie dedicated much of her working life to retail sales at...
Richard David Wright
May 12, 2026
Richard David Wright, a devoted family man and skilled carpenter, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, after enduring a few challenging weeks with his health. He was born on June 30, 1951, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Arthur David and Elva Lee (Frazier) Wright. Richard's life was marked by dedication, craftsmanship, and a deep love for...
Luis Maravilla Zuniga Sr.
May 6, 2026
Luis Maravilla Zúñiga Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his home in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on August 22, 1952, to Reyes and Eulalia (Zúñiga) Maravilla, Luis dedicated much of his life to his work and family.
He was a skilled welder at Double T Industries in Rolla, Kansas, where he worked until his retirement. Known...
Sixto Cruz Perez
Apr 30, 2026
Sixto Cruz Perez, a devoted farmer whose life was deeply rooted in the rich soil of Mexico and cherished by his family. He passed away on April 30, 2026, in Hugoton, Kansas. He was born on August 6, 1936, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Modesto and Eufracia Perez. Sixto lived a life marked by dedication to his farm, a love for...
Robert Thomas Gonzales
Apr 25, 2026
Robert Thomas Gonzales, a beloved chef and cherished member of the Garden City community, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, in his hometown of Garden City, Kansas. Born on May 30, 1979, Robert's life was marked by his passion for culinary arts, his love for family, and his vibrant personality that touched all who knew him.
Robert graduated from Garden...
Helen Louise Bunyan
Apr 22, 2026
Helen Louise Bunyan, 75, passed away in Oklahoma City on April 22, 2026, after an 11-year battle with cancer.
Helen was born July 5, 1950, in Liberal, Kansas, to Lester Fred Bunyan and Opal Pearl (Shedd) Bunyan.
She was raised in Hugoton, Kansas, where she lived most of her life. Helen graduated from Hugoton High School in 1968 and later earned a...
Andrew E. Larson IV
Apr 13, 2026
Andrew E. Larson IV, a devoted farmer, community leader, and family man, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on April 12, 1938, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Andrew E. and Jean Margaret (Thompson) Larson; Andrew lived a life rooted deeply in faith, hard work, and service to others.
He embraced his calling as...
Ruth Louise (Knowles) Horton
Apr 12, 2026
Ruth Louise (Knowles) Horton, a cherished soul and loving mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the age of 89, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. Born on December 15, 1936, in Satanta, Kansas, she was the beloved daughter of Homer and Cecilia (Groth) Knowles.
Ruth’s journey through life was marked by deep devotion to her family and...
Wilmer Clarence Perry
Apr 11, 2026
Wilmer Clarence Perry passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his home in Hugoton, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 8, 1941, in Stevens County, Kansas, to Wilmer Jesse and Isabel May (Higgins) Perry.
Wilmer and LaDonna Kay Blackburn were married on July 24, 1965, at the Southern Baptist Church—now known as Trinity Baptist Church—in...
Louis Michael Zellner Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Louis Michael Zellner Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Liberal, Kansas.
He was born on March 27, 1948, in Marienthal, Kansas to Louis Michael Zellner Sr. and Margaret (Baker) Zellner.
Lou was cherished by many for his late-night barbecues for family and friends following car races. No matter the hour—whether midnight or 2...
Shirley Darlene Bennett
Mar 30, 2026
Shirley Darlene Bennett, beloved mother, sister, and cherished member of her community, peacefully passed away on March 30, 2026, at The Ranch House in Garden City. Born Shirley Darlene Farr on August 26, 1943, in Scott City, Kansas, she was the daughter of William Oliver and Mildred Rosetta (Russell) Farr.
A proud graduate of Scott Community High School in 1961, Shirley's...
Chong Cha Choe
Mar 28, 2026
Chong Cha Choe, born May 9, 1936, in Hokkaido, Japan, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, in Garden City, Kansas, surrounded by her loved ones. She lived a life centered on family, care, and quiet dedication.
She spent the first half of her life in South Korea, where her early years were shaped by the culture, traditions, and experiences of...
Reuben Gonzales
Mar 28, 2026
Reuben Gonzales, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on April 13, 1943, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, on an Apache reservation.
Reuben lived a full and hardworking life, marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his community. He proudly served in the United States Army, carrying that sense...
Josephine Helen Mancha
Mar 23, 2026
Josephine Helen Mancha, of Garden City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Garden City. She was born on August 27, 1933, to Rosendro and Frances (Medina) Garcia. Josephine lived a life marked by love, dedication, and a passionate commitment to her family and the Church family.
Josephine’s career was proudly rooted in public service, having worked diligently...
John Ervin Milburn
Mar 12, 2026
John Ervin Milburn, a beloved husband, father, and devoted farmer, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Johnson, Kansas. He was born on April 21, 1944, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Elver C. and Estelene (Ford) Milburn. John’s early years were shaped by his education at Dermot Schools, followed by his graduation from Rolla High School. Demonstrating a commitment to...
Sandra Louise Schmidt
Feb 28, 2026
Sandra Louise Schmidt, affectionately known as Sandy, was born on January 20, 1956, in Hugoton, Kansas. A lifelong resident of Hugoton, she spent her final years at Homestead Assistant Living in Garden City, Kansas, where she peacefully passed away on February 28, 2026.
Sandy's educational journey began in Hugoton, where she graduated from Hugoton High School in 1974, later continued her...
Maria Padilla De Guevara
Feb 16, 2026
Maria Padilla De Guevara, 77, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2026, in Garden City, Kansas, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on October 13, 1948, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to Matias Padilla and Antonia Trigo Padilla.
She met Cirilo Guevara Solis in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico, and they were married on June 24, 1966, in Ensenada. They then moved...
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...
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