Blaise Stewart

Blaise Virgil Stewart was born on December 3, 2003, in Wichita, KS.  He passed away at the age of 22 on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. Blaise was kind, respectful, faithful, as well as playful, compassionate, and adventurous.  He was a young man whose smile and hugs had a way of staying with you long after he’d left the room.

Growing up, Blaise loved sports of nearly every kind, including football, basketball, baseball, and even volleyball games with his family. Baseball held a special place in his heart during his high school years, His love for athletics extended into his commitment to fitness and taking care of himself. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, a passion for motorcycle riding and the freedom of the open road. What Blaise truly treasured most was the camaraderie, the laughter, the teamwork, and time spent with his friends and family.

Blaise began his education at All Saints Catholic School and then on to Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School.  After, he attended WSU Tech before becoming a valued member of the team at I Heart Cookies Co.  He began his career with them in 2022 where he eventually earned the position of Team Lead. In his travels through work, Blaise graced many people with his charismatic presence and warm character.

A devoted member of All Saints Catholic Church, Blaise’s faith was at the center of his life. He was an active member of his local Knights of Columbus Council, where he embraced the order’s values of charity, unity, fraternity, and service. Blaise’s family is greatly comforted in the discovery of a scapular, rosary, and cross that he had within his possession at the time of his passing.

He is survived by his parents, Tom and Heather Stewart; siblings, Alexandria, Lucas, Jocelyn, and Danielle Stewart; grandparents, Nancy Pauly Thompson, Richard Thompson, George and Linda Stewart; aunts and uncles, Jeremy and Haley Thompson, Lindsay Sublett, Linda Stewart, Cathy Stewart, Veronica Adkinson; numerous cousins, great-aunts and uncles, and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Christian Stewart; uncle, SSGT Vinson Adkinson III; grandmother, Patricia Stewart; great-grandparents, Virgil and Cyrilla Pauly, George and Edna Thompson, Buddy and Aline Stewart, Emilia Perez, Earl and Mary Stewart; great-aunt, Phyllis Torres; and cousin, Jason Pauly.

Rosary will be at 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 12, 2026; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Monday, April 13, 2026, both at All Saints Catholic Church. Graveside service will be at 2:30 pm, Monday, April 13, 2026, at St. John’s the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery, Clonmel, 18630 W. 71^st Street South, Viola, Kansas 67149.

Memorials have been established with: The Lord’s Diner, 520 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67214; St. Anthony Family Shelter c/o Catholic Charities Wichita, 437 N. Topeka Ave., Wichita, KS 67202.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary