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Kay "Mammy" Avila

1946 - 2025

BORN

1946

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Dec. 12, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel)

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Kay Avila Obituary

Kay "Mammy" Avila

June 29, 1946 - December 4, 2025

Survived by husband, Bob; son, Wes Van Kooten; daughter, Anita Van Kooten; six brothers & sisters, many grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

CELEBRATION OF KAY'S LIFE: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11 a.m., with VISITATION 1 hour prior to the service, all at Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel).

For more details, visit bramanmortuary.com.

Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services

6505 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 68137 / 402-895-3400
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 9, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Kay Avila

Dec

12

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel)

6505 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68137

Dec

12

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel)

6505 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68137

Funeral services provided by:

Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services - Millard/Southwest Chapel

6505 S. 144th St, Omaha, NE 68137

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