Obituaries

Thomas J. Piotrowski, a Man’s Man, a Man of Many, and a Child of God. Blessed by his arrival on May 26, 1956; departed this earth to join the Angels on June 21, 2020. Tom was called home by the passing of a heart attack with his Lady and his wolf dog by his side. A determined teenager said, “I want to be a Cowboy,” so he left Boston and headed West. Tom’s Western venture landed him in California. Along the way, he worked in various jobs as he was crossing America, including working in dairies. Once in California, he advanced himself as he always strived to do and became

Roger Leo Lortie passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020. Roger was born on June 24, 1941 in Montogomery Center, VT. A Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Campione) Lortie; sisters Jean, Toni, Alice, Celile, Irene (Morris Cramer – brother-in-law), Jeanine, Denise; brothers Leo, Marcel, Norman, Dennis; sister-in-law Suzanne; cousin Rose. He leaves behind a lot of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone including the KRMC and Hospice who helped during his difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the KRMC Foundation, c/o Roger Leo Lortie.

Brenda Kay Inks Lucero born to Howard Scott Guthrie and Ina Sue Guthrie (Lakey) on July 13, 1953 in Abilene, Texas and raised in California with her four siblings, Joanie Rogerson, Ann, Robbie and Jerry. Brenda was suddenly taken to be with the Lord on November 29, 2019. Brenda lived in Kingman since 2010 and worked for the Kingman School District for two years as a bus driver, where she met her husband Steven Lucero in October 2013 while both were working at the school district and later married in September 16, 2016. She left the school district to drive truck for Werner Enterprises with her husband for a couple