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HUGOTON – Ralph R. Bane Jr., 90, died Monday, March 31, 2025.
He was born Dec. 15, 1934 to Ralph Bane Sr. and Leona Bane.
He married Jessie Lois Thompson July 5, 1955. She preceded him in death.
He married his current wife, Peggy, in 2007. She survives.
Ngu T Pham, 84, died Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home in Liberal.
She was born Feb. 20, 1941 to Thong Van Pham and Ty Thi Pham in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
She married Toan Van Dinh Jan. 1, 1956. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 2019
HUGOTON – Gierhard “George” Unger, 65, died Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home in Elkhart.
He was born Jan. 11, 1960 to Jacob and Helena (Heinrichs) Unger.
He married Katharina Knelsen July 18, 1983. She survives.
Mario Oliveros Rios, 44, died Thursday, March 27, 2025 at via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.
He was born Feb. 18, 1981 to Isaiah and Josefa Rios Oliveros.
He married Tina Andrea Covarrubias Oct. 24, 2009. She survives.
Winona Hull, 86, died Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton.
She was born Oct. 8, 1938 to Grant and Ester (Ogan) Apsley in Oklahoma City.
She was raised as a Southern Baptist Faith and her faith served as a guiding light throughout her life, instilling in her values of compassion and kindness.
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