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William Guando Obituary

Guando, MSgt. William L., U.S. Air Force, Ret., 65, passed from this life, Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Visitation with family present, 5p.m. today, service, 10 a.m. Friday, both at Cochran Mortuary, 1411 N. Broadway. Burial with military honors will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Winfield. Bill had a strong devotion to his Lord & Savior, his wife & children and the game of golf. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael & Nora Guando; brother, John P. Guando; sisters, Rose Regina & Madeline DeLaurney. Survivors include his wife, Denise of the home; sons, Douglas A. (Melissa) Hollingsworth of Tacoma, WA, Austin Roeser of Overland Park, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202 and Johnson Cancer Research Center, Kansas State University, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-3901. To sign a guest book or leave a condolence for the family, go to www.cochranmortuary.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jan. 13, 2011.

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Heather Breitenfeld

January 14, 2011

Doug and family,
Although I had not been given the pleasure of meeting, Bill, I feel as though I did when I met his wonderful son, Doug. May God be will be with you all in this dark time and may this candle resemble his love for all of you. My deepest sympathies.

Jim Jantz

January 14, 2011

Denise
Our condolances to you and your family on the "loss" of your most dearest friend, Bill. Our God will comfort you.

Dan/Barb Dearduff

January 13, 2011

Denise we r sorry 2 hear about the loss of a great friend, neighbor Bill will truely be missed, our prayers go out for you and your family.. Dan/Barb

Rennie Diemer

January 13, 2011

Bill you will be missed by many. My prayers go out your family. We had some fun times working at JCPenney.

John and Stacey Windholz

January 13, 2011

We have many fond memories of Bill. Such a fun and easy going man. We pray for comfort for his family.

Rick Norton

January 13, 2011

Our Prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. God Bless

Melanie Brewer

January 13, 2011

I used to work with Bill. He was one of the greatest people I have ever met and worked with. When we would do our auditing trips, he would tell great stories and make us laugh. He will truly be missed.

preston timmons

January 13, 2011

denise im so sorry for what has happened im still praying for you all the time thanks for letting me see him for the last time. i miss him i keep thinking about him.

Sabrina Watie

January 13, 2011

Bill you were a great mentor to me, and to lots of chilren with special needs. We will miss you and the life stories you shared with us here at Wells!

Kim Shoemaker

January 13, 2011

Bill, we love you and will miss you!! Your new address is the BEST!

Mary Bennett

January 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Try to keep the memories you have made through out the years in your thoughts. you are a strong person and you have lots of support and friends so lean on them to help you.

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