Obituaries - Wednesday, February 18

Braulio Hernandez de la Cruz

March 26, 1990 ~ February 13, 2026

Braulio Hernandez de la Cruz, 35, was born on March 26, 1990, in San Juan Bautista Valle Nacional, Oaxaca.

Braulio dedicated his life to his six-year-old child, who was his greatest joy and motivation. He was known for his hardworking spirit and spent many years working at Hong Kong Buffet, where he was appreciated for his dedication and strong work ethic.

Above all, Braulio will be remembered for his love for his family, his strength, and the care he showed to those closest to him. His presence will be deeply missed and forever .He leaves behind his loving wife, Evelia: his children, Yalitza (6), Leonardo (17), and Alondra (19): his parents: and his 10 siblings who will cherish his memory

Services will be held privately with close family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the family, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401.

Ryan Mortuary

Philip Earl Bowman

December 17, 1948 ~ February 16, 2026

Philip Earl Bowman, 77, died February 16, 2026, at his home of almost 50 years in Salina, Kansas. He was born December 17, 1948, in Great Bend, the son of George Henry and Isabel (Peters) Bowman.

Philip received his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1971 and Master of Business Administration from KSU Salina in 1992. He worked in purchasing and sales, retiring from School Specialty in 2016. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Civitan International, earning Salina Civitan of the Year in 2006. His volunteering included service on the Salina Public Library Board, as a KWU Foundation Trustee, and with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

Philip's interests included science fiction, space, gardening, amateur radio, music, U.S. history, and reading about all of them and more.

Survivors include his only sister, Jane Ellen Johnson of Bella Vista, Arkansas; brother, Joseph M. Bowman of Pawnee Rock; former wife and close friend, Linda (Young) Bowman; son, Aaron Bowman and wife Deborah of Olathe; grandchildren, Ryan and fiancée Ashlyn of Lenexa; Emma and Sara of Olathe; Natalie, Andrew, and Jack of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is also survived by precious and enduring memories of son, John Bowman of Baton Rouge.

Philip cherished connections with many cousins, nieces, nephews, classmates, and friends.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026 in the Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 901 E. Neal, Salina, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 23rd at Trinity United Methodist Church with a luncheon following. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina, Kansas.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the caring nurses and staff of Gentiva Hospice, the wonderful facilities and caregivers at Tammy Walker, and pastors Eric and Chelsea for their reassuring words.

Ryan Mortuary

Maria de la Luz Bonilla

March 16, 1947 ~ February 15, 2026

Maria de la Luz Bonilla of Salina, KS, was called back to heaven Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 78. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the comfort of her own home. Maria (Luz) is survived by; her children, Dominic Bonilla, John Bonilla Jr. (Priscilla Liserio-Bonilla), Angelica Nunemaker (Paul Nunemaker), and Mario Bonilla (Karli Schrag-Bonilla), all of Salina; grandchildren: Payton (Evan), Denise, Sydney, Cierah (Rodolfo), Savannah, Alexxa, Declan, Quinton, Ruby, Kamryn, Sinjin, Erica, and Ian; great-grandchildren: Jasmine, Roen, Kloe, Delilah, Julien, and Lorenzo; sisters: Manuela Garcia (Alfonso Garcia), Maria C. Reveles (Raul Reveles); and brothers, Saul Delgado (Irma Delgado), Noel Delgado (Maria L. Delgado), and Santos Delgado Jr., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Luz was preceded in death by her parents, Elisa and Santos Delgado, her husband, John Bonilla Sr. and her brother, Emiliano Delgado.

Luz was born in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico, on March 16, 1947. She spent her early years on the ranch (El Ranchito), making many wonderful memories with her family. At the young age of twenty-two, Luz married the love of her life, John Bonilla Sr. , and started their life together. She dedicated much of her time and energy raising her four children and caring for her grandchildren. Luz worked at Tony's Pizza Service for more than twenty-five years before retiring and focusing solely on her family. Luz lived a life led by faith and love. She is remembered for her strength, family values, and witty personality by all of those who knew and adored her.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, KS, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 20, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, with Father Simon Peter as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Salina. A luncheon will be held at the Bishops Hall at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

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Rickie Lynn Griffith

June 17, 1959 — February 16, 2026

Rickie Lynn Griffith, born on June 17, 1959 in Concordia, Kansas to parents Richard and Loretta (Austin) Griffith, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026 after a journey with Frontal Temporal Dementia.

Rick lived in Culver most of his younger life and attended grade school at Culver, then completed High School education at Tescott Schools. He went to Salina Vo Tech for body work. Rick worked during high school and for a few years after on a farm near Lincoln, Kansas. He went to Minnesota for almost 2 years, working in cabinetry and construction. Then he came back to Culver and worked at Culver Elevator, when he met his wife, Sandy Sears (Barnum). He was married to Sandy in 1986. He then moved to be with her in McPherson and took a job at Lacy-Regehr Ford Motors in McPherson in the Parts Department. He was there until they moved to Salina in 2006 and then worked for Roberts Trucking and then with Sunflower Bank, where he was employed for 16+ years.

He always loved being involved in all family gatherings and activities, attending many soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc games. He was an excellent cook. And he always enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. In September of 2024, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness and spent the remainder of his days in Minneapolis Nursing Home. He committed his life to the Lord and was baptized in November of 2025.

He is preceded in death by his 1st born son, Robert Lee Griffith, born into Heaven on October 3, 1988 and his father Richard "Dick" Griffith on January 18, 2013.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Griffith; son, Zach Griffith (Melanie) of Manhattan, Kansas; step-sons, CJ Sears (Nicole) of Shawnee, Kansas, Travis Sears (Katie) of McPherson, Kansas; proud Grampie of 11 grandchildren, Jordan, Jentry, Carter, Ava, Vivian, Jaykin, Jaxton, Gabe, Hudson, Brody, and Taryn; mother, Loretta Griffith of Concordia; sister, Glennis Hughes (Neal); brothers, James Griffith (Sherry) of Delphos, George Griffith (Denese) of Salina; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, friends, and loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 27, at 2:00 pm at New Community Christian Church, 530 E Cloud St, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Community Christian Church.

Carlson Funeral Home