Peter Coakley

Peter Johnson Coakley, 80, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Peter was born on September 15, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas to John and Lakme Coakley. He graduated from Kapaun Catholic High School and Wichita State University, where he majored in elementary education. Peter began his professional career teaching at St. Mark’s Catholic School in Colwich, Kansas before transitioning to the oil and gas industry where he worked as a petroleum landman for more than 50 years.

Peter was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lakme; and his brother, Mark.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolee; his children, Christopher (Aubrey), Catherine (Michael Kraft), Kelley, and Dr. Cristin Ibarra (Javier); and his ten grandchildren, Avery, Michael Jr., Aiden, Charlotte, Oliver, Emaline, Nolan, Elliot, Elijah, and Evelyn. He is also survived by his sister, Kathryn Springs; and his brother, John Paul.

Visitation and Rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas. Burial will follow immediately after Mass at Resurrection Cemetery in Wichita.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Peter’s name to either of the following:

• St. Patrick Catholic Church 2007 N. Arkansas Ave. Wichita, KS 67203
• Guadalupe Clinic 940 S. St. Francis Wichita, KS 67211

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries — East Wichita.