Obituaries

Loretta Eloise Callahan (Bland), of Kingman, died January 29, 2024. Loretta was born on April 11, 1942, in Kingman, AZ. Her parents were A.T. and Fern Bland. She was one of 11 children who grew up on the Big Sandy. Loretta attended area schools in both Wikieup and Kingman, then graduated from Mohave Union High School. She met Dennis H. Callahan, Sr., when she worked for her dad at the Wikieup Store and Bar, and he came into town looking for a job. They married in 1961 at the Wikieup Schoolhouse. The couple went on to have five children who were raised in Kingman. Loretta went on to work at

Easa Kassees, 84, passed January 19th 2024, at his home in Kingman, AZ, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his many brothers and sisters and his son Murad Kassees. Survived by his wife Sylvia (Shihadeh) Kassees, daughter Sheila Kassees, son Marwan Kassees, daughter Sharon Kassees, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Lietz-fraze funeral home in Kingman. In fond remembrance of Easa, was a remarkable individual whose journey was adorned with education, travel, and a zest for life. Easa, a devoted family man, was not only an established businessman but also a loving father figure for many. His genuine sense of

“Gone Diving” Donald Ray Marks, Jr., courageously left this life January 26, 2024 in Kingman, Arizona with his daughters by his side. He was born May 5, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was raised in Farmington, New Mexico and attended school, made friends, caused mayhem, and had countless adventures under the high desert sky. Don was a decorated Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a Paratrooper and the U.S. Marine Corps where he served his country in the Gulf War – Operation Desert Storm. He was a skilled scuba diver, a passionate hobby he shared with his dad. He was also an avid lover of books, movies

Gloria M. Salazar Richhart, age 84, passed peacefully at her home, with her beloved husband of 62 years, on January 21, 2024. She was born in Manassa, CO on April 22, 1939, and moved to Kingman, AZ with her family in 1968, making it their permanent home. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe B. Salazar, and mother Cora Salazar, along with several siblings. Gloria was a very involved member of the community. Activities and clubs that she was involved in were: Girl Scouts, Toast Mistress Club, Kingman Computer Club, Downwinders, and Square Dancing Club. She worked many years as the manager of Mohave Federal Credit Union. Some