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Rhonda Tappan-Ledesma Obituary

Tappan-Ledesma, Rhonda Kay, 61, former USD 259 employee went to be with the Lord Dec. 8, 2011. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents Violet and Harold Tappan and sister Linda Durch. Survived by Salvador Ledesma; sons Robert S., Brian O. (Kim), Erik A., Aaron L. (Amanda) Ledesma all of Wichita; sister Betty (Dennis) Burge of Wichita; grandchildren Cristian, Zack, Paige, Leticia and Lillianne Ledesma. Funeral service is 1:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel. Memorials may be sent to Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2011.

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Clayton Smith

December 15, 2011

Sorry I could not be there.I will remember Rhonda from my childhood with great fondness.The loss of a fun and caring person will be greatly felt in the years to come.
My heat weeps for your loss as well as mine.
Her cousin from Oklahoma. Clayton Smith

December 14, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Rhonda was a great person with a big heart.

December 13, 2011

Ledesma Boys
Rhonda (your mom) will be missed we loved her very much, she is with her heavenly Father now, mom, dad and sister. She has no more pain. May she Rest in Peace. Love you all!
Uncle Rob and Aunt Cindy

Sheri&Tony Balderas

December 13, 2011

Rob,Brian and family,We are so deeply sorry for your loss, your mother was so loved by many of her co- workers here at the FPC kitchen and she will be missed.God Bless you all and much love, Sheri&Tony Balderas and Family

Theresa Brown

December 12, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.Rhonda was a vey kind and sweet lady

Anji Rogers

December 12, 2011

Rob, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Aaron & Kristen Watson/Doyon

December 12, 2011

Rob & Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

Pat forbes

December 12, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rhonda at Marshall Middle School and really liked her. She was a sweet person. May the lord give you comfort.

Linda Nobles

December 12, 2011

Sorry for your loss..She will always be in your thoughts...

Sandra Kunce

December 11, 2011

Rhonda, You will be missed so much! We've been friends since the fourth grade...I feel so alone now, We used to talk for hours on the phone...I can't tell you how much I will miss our friendship! I Love You!!! Your BFF Sandra Kunce

Cecilia "Ledesma" Nungaray

December 11, 2011

Aunt Rhonda you will be missed! we love u! ledesma family are in my prayers... know she's in a better place with no more pain!

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