Rosemary Griffis
Feb 27, 2026
Rosemary Griffis (née Cavataio) September 13, 1943 – February 27, 2026
Rosemary Griffis, a woman of deep faith and a unique spirit, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2026.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Frank and Carmela Cavataio, Rosemary was the oldest of three girls. Shortly after starting college, Rosemary married and started a family and lived in several cities before...
Richard Lee Malaska
Feb 27, 2026
Richard Lee Malaska passed away on February 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1949 to John and Mary Malaska in Oklahoma City, OK. Richard married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Wolf, on August 21, 1976, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. From that day forward, he...
Dr. Gary Rahe
Feb 26, 2026
We lost an extraordinary man when Gary Rahe, MD, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends, February 26, 2026. He led an exemplary life as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and devoted physician. In all of his life roles, he carried himself with a blend of dedication, compassion, humility and professionalism; rare virtues in a modern world.
Gary was born...
Michael Robinson Spear
Feb 21, 2026
Mike was born on October 9, 1939, to T.J. and Louise Spear in Oklahoma City. He passed away on February 21, 2026. Mike graduated from NW Classen in 1957 and went on to OU where he graduated with a BS in Engineering. He served in the Corps. of Engineers in Washington DC, after which he got his MS in Engineering...
Dr. Loy Donna Markland
Feb 21, 2026
Loy Donna (Bridal) Markland was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on June 16, 1935. She was the eldest child of John William and Mary Grace (Scott) Bridal.
Loy is predeceased by her husband, Ralph Richard Markland, her parents, her brother, Arthur, and her beloved aunts, Lela Maier and Alice Beck. She is survived by her children John Markland (Casey), Mary Gannon (John),...
Merrily Cathay Leach
Feb 19, 2026
Merrily Cathay Leach was born on October 30,1957 and passed away on February 19, 2026. She is survived by her husband Doug, son Alexander, daughter Lauren and brother Sam. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Vivian, older brother Danny, and many cousins. Born October 30th, 1957, in Mesa, Arizona to Jack and Vivian Forbes. Her family...
Patricia Anne Sellars
Feb 18, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Anne Manley Sellars passed away February 18, 2026, at her daughter's home surrounded by all six of her children and several grandchildren. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Frank Ferguson and Mary Eloise (Bodine) Manley on April 21, 1934. She was the first daughter and second child in a family of six children. Patty’s mother passed...
Haisley Grace Lafferre
Feb 17, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our precious baby, Haisley Grace Lafferre, who was born on January 22, 2026, and was peacefully carried into eternal rest on February 17, 2026.
From the moment she entered this world, Haisley filled our family with immeasurable love and light. Haisley came into our lives like a small, shining breath of love, leaving...
Michelle Marie Heinzig
Feb 17, 2026
Michelle Marie Heinzig, born on September 3, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on February 17, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Michelle left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her.
Michelle was a proud alumna of Putnam City Original High School and cherished her upbringing in Oklahoma City, where she...
Kamal Shanbour
Feb 15, 2026
Kamal Shanbour was born March 4, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the youngest of 5 children to Saliba Farris (Sam) Shanbour and Najla (Dorothy) Shanbour. Kamal was a graduate of Mount St. Mary’s High School where he was a stand-out athlete in both baseball and football. After high school he served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran...
Thomas L. Corbin
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas L. “Tom” Corbin was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 26, 1935. He died peacefully at home surrounded by love on February 14, 2026, at age 90. He was the only child of Ralph and Patricia Corbin. After his parents divorced, Tom and his mother moved to Los Angeles, California, when he was 10 years old. When Tom was...
Cindy Rae Chasteen
Feb 12, 2026
Cindy Rae Chasteen, born March 11, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, in Jones, Oklahoma. She was the beloved daughter of Ray and Marian Davis, who preceded her in death. Cindy was the devoted wife of Christopher Thurman Chasteen for 46 years, a marriage rooted in faith, loyalty, and enduring love. She was a...
Barbara Ann Norman
Feb 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Norman, 97, passed away February 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City. She was born August 7, 1928, in Kansas City, MO, to Carl and Irene Brown. She graduated from Oklahoma A & M University where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She later earned a Doctor of Education from OU. Barbara joined Central State College,...
Joseph Ali Dow
Feb 5, 2026
Joseph A. Dow, age 85, passed away Thursday, February 5 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Joseph was born March 17, 1940 in the city of Latakia, Syria to Ali and Zaynab Dow. He immigrated to the gulf coast of the United States when he was 25, where a few years later he met his wife and lifelong partner, Marjorie...
Peggy Gandy
Feb 5, 2026
Peggy Ann Gandy, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she had recently moved. She was born on September 13, 1932, in South Carolina and grew up in Darlington, SC. After her marriage, Peggy and her husband lived in Charlotte, where they raised their daughters, Cathy and Robin. In 1969, the family relocated...
Don Marvin Powers
Feb 5, 2026
Don Marvin Powers, a man of prayer, went to his heavenly home on February 5, 2026. His life motto was “to be part of the solution and not part of the problem.” Don exceeded expectations, saw the big picture, made things happen, and did not seek the spotlight. His favorite thing was spending time with Love (his name for his...
Tuan Anh Nguyen
Feb 2, 2026
Tuan Anh Nguyen passed away at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Huong; his two sons, John and Paul; and his four beloved grandchildren, Tavi, Aili, Isabelle, and Izzak. He is also survived by his three brothers, An, Ross, and Ban, and his four sisters, June, Mai, Lien, and Trang.
Growing up as the eldest brother, and...
Barbara Gayle Workman Vose
Jan 30, 2026
Barbara Gayle Workman Vose, beloved Mother, Grandmother, animal advocate, and friend, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 81. Barbara was born on March 16, 1944, to Berniece "Bee" and Robert Workman of Oklahoma City. Her pride in Oklahoma City remained steadfast throughout her life.
Barbara graduated from Harding High School before attending Mount Vernon College in Washington...
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