Andy F. Simonin

Andy F. Simonin

Andy Simonin Obituary

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Andy F. Simonin, age 74, was born in Wichita, Kansas and resided here his whole life. He was the son of Andy M. and Lovelle L. Simonin. He is preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Ann Shaw.

Andy is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Simonin; daughter, Tamara A. (Jason) Priddy with their 3 kids, Elizabeth, Trinity, and Torrence; sister, Margie Kelley and her children, Yvonne and Chris; brother, Gary (Shannon) Simonin and family; son-in-law, Kyle (Rustyn) Owens with grandkids, Chelsea and Kayleigh and great grandchildren, AJ and Enzo. Andy also has daughters, Jennifer Owens and Lisa Simonin who reside in Wichita area.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Services are to be held at Old Mission Cemetery, 3424 East 21st Street, Wichita Kansas, 67208 on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:00 am.

A memorial has been established with Beauties & Beasts, 114 S. Pattie, Wichita, KS 67211.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita

6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924

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