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Lâm Văn Minh

Lâm Văn Minh

Dec 18, 2023

Minh Van Lam, 88, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.  He was born May 20, 1935 to Chieu Lam and Hong Thi Vang in Sai Gon, Vietnam.  

Minh is survived by his wife of 65 years, Tuyen Nguyen; children, Anh Thu Lam, Viet Quoc Lam, and Bao Quoc Lam; grandchildren, Toan Anh Vo, Thy Anh Vo, Thuy Duong Joylene...

Praphay Duangtavanh

Praphay Duangtavanh

Dec 6, 2023

Praphay Duangtavanh, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  She was born August 15, 1942 in Muong Sayaboury, Laos.  

Praphay enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Samone Chaithonh; and siblings.  Praphay is survived by her husband, Thomas Duangtavanh; children, Toui (Seng) Duangtavanh, Sam Duangtavanh, Ashley Duangtavanh, and Andy...

James Bradford Fox

James Bradford Fox

Dec 3, 2023

James “Brad” Bradford Fox, 68, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Wichita, KS.  Brad was born on September 1, 1955, in Wichita.  He is preceded in death by his parents, William A. Fox, Jr. or Eufaula, OK and Marilyn Elaine (Gwinn) Fox of Wichita, KS.

Brad grew up in southeast Wichita and graduated from Southeast High School in 1973. ...

Margaret Florence Glazier

Margaret Florence Glazier

Dec 3, 2023

Margaret Florence Glazier, 86, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was born April 19, 1937 to Clyde and Berniece (Willis) Willson in Chamois, MO. 

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Pat Noullet.

A celebration of life will take place at 1 pm, Friday, December 8, 2023 at New Hope Christian Church, 1400 S. George Washington Dr., Wichita, KS 67211.

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Khammoun Mongkhon

Khammoun Mongkhon

Dec 2, 2023

Khammoun Mongkhon, loving mother and grandmother, lived a long and full life to the age of 92 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. She was born October 9th, 1931 to Vath and Dang Mouangkhounvisouth in Sayaboury, Laos.

Khammoun was a strong woman with so much love to give. She was the absolute...

Thomas Preston

Thomas Preston

Nov 22, 2023

Thomas Preston, known as "Tom" to those who loved him, 72, of Wichita, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.Thomas was the son of the late Thomas H. Preston and Helen Timek Preston. He was born October 5, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. His family moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where he attended E....

Irvin "Ahboy" Carrillo

Irvin "Ahboy" Carrillo

Nov 9, 2023

Irvin "Ahboy" Carrillo, 22, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023.  He was born November 28, 2000 to Martin Carrillo and Savong Sok in Liberal, KS.  

Irvin loved working on cars and fishing.  He was always there when his family needed him.  Irvin enjoyed spending time with his family and friends who helped mold him into the great individual that...

Kenneth L. Garner

Kenneth L. Garner

Oct 29, 2023

Kenneth L. Garner, 67, loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023.  He was born February 23, 1956 to John and Daphine (Gilley) Garner in Jonesboro, AR.  

Kenneth enjoyed collecting arrowheads and antique marbles.  He loved hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and anything else as long as he was outdoors.  Kenneth worked as an electrical lineman...

Gary W. Shepard

Gary W. Shepard

Oct 27, 2023

Gary W. Shepard, 80, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.  He was born September 24, 1943 to Warren and Ruth (Kearns) Shepard in Lincoln, NE.  

Gary worked as an industrial engineer at Beech Aircraft for 40 years.  He operated his own machine shop at home for 45 years making aircraft parts for small businesses.  Gary enjoyed sailing, flying, golf,...

Lê Thị Vui

Lê Thị Vui

Oct 25, 2023

Lê Thị Vui, 89, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  She was born August 14, 1934 to Le Trung Chinh and Tu Thi Cach in Ha Noi, Vietnam.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Do Duy An; and grandson, Do Dang Khoa.  Vui is survived by her children, Do Thi Bao (Truong Nu), Do Thi Lien...

Michael Napaisan

Michael Napaisan

Oct 21, 2023

Michael Napaisan, 53, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023.  He was born May 29, 1970 in Udorn Thani, Thailand.  

Michael worked as a chef at Thai Tradition in Wichita and many other Thai restaurants throughout Kansas.  

Michael is survived by his daughter, Alyssa (Alex) Eby; parents, Arun Liberda, Yuenyong Paewattanapaisan, and Jim Liberda; siblings, Kay (Scott) Pamatmat, Chira...

HM1 Joel D. Windle

HM1 Joel D. Windle

Sep 28, 2023

HM1 Joel D. Windle, 33, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.   Joel was born August 22,1990 in Everett, Washington. Raised in Washington and Montana, Joel developed a love for the outdoors. His love led to traditional hobbies of homesteading, including blacksmithing with his father, which developed into a lifelong desire to forge blades and jewelry of incredible artistic talent....

Charlize "Charlie" Ounaphom

Charlize "Charlie" Ounaphom

Sep 26, 2023

Charlize "Charlie" Ounaphom, 12, was born August 25, 2011 and passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Charlie Ounaphom is the daughter of Michael and Dannielle Ounaphom, and she has a close-knit family, including siblings Lauren, Bella, King, and Parker. While born and raised in Wichita, KS, she spent six years in Portland, OR, returning to Wichita in 2021. Within...

Halie Friesen

Halie Friesen

Sep 8, 2023

Halie Rose Friesen, 16, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was born January 24, 2007 in Wichita, KS.  

Halie is the most selfless person in the world.  From the beginning she has always wanted to help others and make a difference in the world.  She had big dreams to pursue a full scholarship to Butler and wanted to...

Dorothy Rhodes

Dorothy Rhodes

Sep 8, 2023

Dorothy Rhodes, loving mother, 80, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023.  She was born February 5, 1943 to William and Helen (Price) Duvall in Baltimore, MD.  

Dorothy worked as a key punch operator for Beech Aircraft for 7 years.  When the family moved to Belle Plaine, she worked in a doctor's office as a nurse.  In 1985, Dorothy began...

Betty Flynn

Betty Flynn

Sep 1, 2023

Betty Flynn, 82, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born August 10, 1941 to Leo and Margaret (Smith) Deines in Garden City, KS.     Betty worked as a waitress her entire working life.   She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Pat Pierce.  Betty is survived by her husband of 64 years, R.B. Flynn;...

Kristi Meier

Kristi Meier

Sep 1, 2023

Kristi Meier, 60, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023.  She was born July 22, 1963 to Loren and Constance (Boom) Lauderback in Russell, KS.  

Kristi was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.  She touched so many children's lives as a day care provider.  She will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her father; husband of...

Hou Donesay

Hou Donesay

Aug 22, 2023

Hou Donesay, 91, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  She was born June 25, 1932 to Tang and Nou Vangdy in Vientiane, Laos. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thou King; sons, Sou Vangdy, You Vangdy, Phet Vangdy, and Mone Vangdy; son-in-law, Danny Syakhasone; and grandson, Welly Syakhasone.  Hou is survived by her children, Somphou (Paul) Vongsakda, Pabou...

Dung Ngoc Phan

Dung Ngoc Phan

Aug 13, 2023

Dung Ngoc Phan, 46, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.  He was born October 26, 1976 to Chau Phan and Se Nguyen in Da Nang, Vietnam. 

Dung was a spirited individual who loved quality time with family and friends. You could say he was the #1 Kansas City Chiefs fan (GO CHIEFS!), but he also enjoyed being on the golf...

Scott Bui

Scott Bui

Aug 9, 2023

Farewell, Scott. Our dear brother, uncle, father, son, and friend. Scott has departed from Earth to find eternal rest in paradise. He was 38 years old, still brimming with youth and beauty. Wherever he is now, you can be sure he's tuning into 80s music, belting out those Chinese and Vietnamese karaoke melodies, perfecting his breakdance moves, and charming all...

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