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Richard Mareda Obituary
September 30, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - 72, retired Vice-President of Goodwill Industries, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Memorial Service, 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at East Heights United Methodist Church. Richard absolutely loved 60's music, especially the Beatles, and went to Woodstock in 1969. After Hurricane Katrina, he traveled to Biloxi, Mississippi, to help rebuild Goodwill Industries there. He then retired again to the golf course, playing six days a week. He loved good jokes and stories and loved to tell them as well. He enjoyed his family and vacationing with them. Richard loved to dance, especially to fast Rock and Roll music. He was most proud of his 40+ years of sobriety through his association with AA. Survivors: wife, Marie; daughter, Shannon (Kelly) Benoit of Wichita; sons, Shaun (Gaby) Lucas of Olathe and John Mareda of Wichita; grandchildren, Brennon Benoit, Anna Lucas and Andrea Lucas; sister, Georgie (Mike) Harrison; brother, Jim (Judy) Mareda; brother-in-Law, Ron Cox, all of Wichita. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Wilma Mareda; sisters, Susan Pappan and Shirley Cox. Memorials established with Alcoholics Anonymous, Wichita Central Office, 2812 E. English, Wichita, KS 67211 and East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. www.dlwichita.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Mareda
Gale W Touchatt
July 19, 2022
Marie so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Richard was a good man and working with him was a pleasure.
Don & Lori Wiesner
October 8, 2021
Marie, we are so very sorry to hear about Richard's passing. He was a great man, full of life, love and humor. A true blessing!
Kevin Baack
October 7, 2021
Marie, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I still remember working with Richard when it became necessary to close the Lowell, Mass Goodwill. We worked together to assure that the assets of the organization could live on to help the Goodwill mission. He accomplished that assignment very well.
Joe and Violet Lee
October 4, 2021
Marie: Please accept our sincere condolences. Richard was a great friend and a delight to be with. Playing golf with Richard was always an adventure. We always enjoyed your visits after church services on Sundays. Richard will be truly missed by all.
Joe and Violet Lee
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Mary Hill
October 3, 2021
Marie: Please accept my condolences on your loss of Richard. He was a wonderful person to work with at Goodwill, and I know he loved his family dearly. Play e really good 60s music at his funeral, music he would have loved to hear ONE More Time.
Dick & Debbie Garnier
October 2, 2021
We have so many good memories of Richard! My favorite and funniest, occured on a cruise with Richard and Marie. After dinner, but while still at the table, Richard made a funny with his dinner napkin! He had quite a memorable life with lots of stories to share! Richard , you will be missed, but your memories will live in our hearts! Love, Dick & Debbie Garnier
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East Heights United Methodist Church
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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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