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Barbara Catolos age 80, loving mother of 2, and adoring wife to husband Rogelio Catolos, passed away in early hours of the 15th of March after battling Alzheimer’s. Barbara was born in 1942 in Oklahoma and grew up surrounded by her family. She had 6 siblings. Barbara was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always putting others before herself. She met her husband Rogelio in 1956 while working at The Patio; they instantly fell in love and knew they would share...

Dub is survived by his children Bradley and Joann Rowland, Randy and Leslie Rowland and Rodney Rowland. Siblings include Sharon and Dale Davis, Rhonda and Roy Kaseca and Debbie Johnson. Grandchildren include Koltyn and Reagan Vermillion, Holdyn and Gunner Rowland, Rhett and Ruby Rowland, one great grandson Waylon Vermillion and numerous nieces and nephews. Dub is proceeded in death by his parents Dub and Barbra Rowland and his sister Cindy Rowland Martin. He spent his early years as a...

Kenneth (Kenny) Rogers was born May 15, 1931, in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Reverend Thomas Lawton Rogers and Bernadine (Bernie) Webb-Rogers.   Kenny was one of 4 children born to Lawton and Bernie.  Faye Ellen Hyde, Clara Mea Garrison, Kenny Paul Rogers and Zoleta Ruth Ellis.  Kenny’s sister, Zo is the last remaining sister in whom he enjoyed close contact with her over the years.    Kenny married Patsy Ann Hanley on April 30, 1955 - they were...

John David Burks, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 54. John was born on June 4, 1968 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to David Burks and Loretta Schumacher (Roberts). Anyone who knows John knows that he was an avid sports fan. In his younger days at Moore High School he played basketball – he was an original Moore Lion! He loved all sports, from football, to baseball, to basketball, and even golf. He was a huge OU fan and football season ticket...

Santiago Ontiveros-Rangel, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 74. Santiago was born in Guanajuato, Mexico to Cresencio Ontiveros-Juares and Guadalupe Rangel-Ibarra. He was a very reserved man. He was happiest when he was tending to his plants and loved growing peach trees. He was known for wanting to have a good time with a few drinks and some good music. He kept to himself and enjoyed watching the news. Santiago liked to keep up with what was...

Wayman LeRoy Smith, 80, passed away on February 8, 2023 at home in Moore, Okla., surrounded by family. LeRoy was preceded in death by his infant son; brother, Lonny Ray; father, Grady Wayman; and mother, Florence Estella Slate Smith. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathy Dianne Appel Smith; and daughter, Camber Lynne Smith of the home; daughter Sjonna Leigh Whitsitt-Paulson; son-in-law Lawrence Paulson; grandchildren, Wayman Aleczander “Alec” Whitsitt, Emma...

On Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, David Ray Suttle departed this world at the age of 83. David was born on December 14, 1939, to Ollie and Eva Suttle of Moore, OK. He was raised on a farm with his older brother and three younger sisters. He loved the farm and was active in FFA throughout his secondary school years. He won many awards and accolades for his prize livestock. After graduating from Moore High School, he met the love of his life, Yolonda Louise...

Billie Rosetta Mowry, 81, passed from this life on February 20, 2023 from dementia. She was born November 3, 1941 in Lamar, Oklahoma to William and Velva (Jay) McCoy. During her life, she enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Billie’s backyard birthday, swimming, and family reunion gatherings were some of her most treasured memories. Billie is survived by her husband of 42 years, John Mowry. Her children, Mary...

Maria Ercilia Contreras, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 76. Maria was born on July 19, 1946 in El Caimito, Dominican Republic to Fernando and Bernarda Contreras (Delgado). Maria’s number one passion in life was her family. She adored her children and loved watching them grow and turn into young men ready to raise their own families. She was a very strong woman and was the matriarch of her family, even...

Christine Kay Anderson, 71, passed away Friday Feb 10th in Norman, OK surrounded by her loved ones.  She is survived by her husband Ronald; son Aaron and wife Melissa, grandsons Austin and Tobey; brother Bob and wife Mary Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Patricia Allen and sister Mary Ann Allen. She was raised in Sumner, IA and married Ron in 1970. They made a home in Des Moines where she enjoyed babysitting and raising her son. She loved her family,...