Brenda K. Traffas

Traffas, Brenda K., 57, Encompas Commercial Furniture Manager, passed away in her sleep, at her home, Saturday, March 3, 2012. Rosary, 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 6; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora in Wichita. Private family interment service will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Alva, OK. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Powell G. “Red” McGuire; father and mother-in-law, Francis and Betty Traffas; stepson, Dusty Traffas, and Mattie and Jessie Traffas (our departed “girls”). She is survived by husband, Charlie Traffas; Trixie, Millie and Libbie Traffas (our “girls”) of Wichita; mother, Oringa McGuire of Alva, OK; stepsons, Mike Traffas and Dan Traffas (Allie) of Wichita; stepdaughter, Genae Hathaway (Brett) of Wichita; brothers, Nick McGuire of Attica, KS and Pat McGuire (Kathy) of Woodward, OK; nieces, Keri Pannell (Billy), Jordyn and Matthew of Alva, OK, Ericka Beaty (Kris) and Lakin of Woodward, OK; nephew, Ryan McGuire of Woodward, OK; brothers-in-law, Tim Traffas (Pat) of Sharon, KS, Rory Traffas (Jacque) of Medicine Lodge; sisters-in-law, Gloria Bayer (Norman) of Wichita, Kathy Dohm (John) of Sharon, KS and Mary Ryan (Ron) of Lincoln, NE; many cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, business associates, friends and loved ones. Brenda was a big laugher and a lover of God, her Catholic faith, her husband, family, friends, business associates, and the “girls”. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi parish and was always honored to lead the Rosary before Mass. She was a member of Rolling Hills Country Club and thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and all sports, and a fan of all, but in particular the Kansas City Chiefs and each of KU, K State and WSU. She loved get togethers for dinner with friends at many of Wichitas dining establishments. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with The Alzheimers Association, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211 or the Murfin Humane Society, 3113 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219. Downing and Lahey Mortuary West. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 6, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.