Mahala Woodward
April 27, 2026
Mahala Woodward, 82, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026; Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wichita.
Mahala loved gardening; board games; family dinners; annual family vacations; train travel; gatherings with her long-time friends; Ricky Nelson; Roy Rogers; Rockaway Beach in Missouri; Christmastime; rainstorms; cats & animals; and eating out (especially prime rib with Dad).
Preceded in death by her husband, Patrick C. Woodward; mother Tina Stewart; father Fred Stewart; and sister, Sally Hall.
Survived by her daughter, Anne, and sons Ted, Andy, and Ned Woodward; and grandchildren Mitchell, Logan, Evan, Brenna, Audrey, and Mara Woodward.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
Services
Rosary: Sunday, May 3, 2026 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
Funeral Mass: Monday, May 4, 2026 10:30 am
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
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Moms are the foundations of our lives. The person who knows you and loves more than anyone else on earth.
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss.
Sweet farewell, my friend from 5th grade.💖
Mahala was a fine person and a joy to know. Her family was her life and Shelley and I have enjoyed her friendship, along with Pat’s and the entire Woodward clan.
She leave us all with a grand legacy of love. God bless you, Mahala.
A true sweet individual & a joy to visit. Please accept our condolences on her passing, may she rest in peace.
From the Emhc team of Blessed Sacrament
Yours in Christ, Bill Dwyer
Your mom was so fun to be around. And she loved all of you dearly. We are sending you big hugs today.
Much love, Christy Stidham
We shared a friendship and fun times during our many years together on Quentin.
What a beautiful life she lived. We’re so very sorry for your loss.
With Love
Becky Machacek and Dee Heller
We are sending so much love to you all. We will miss Mahala.
Much love, Kay Charles and family
PS – we made a donation to the Kansas Humane Society in memory of your mom ❤️
Pat and Mahala were a great example of married life. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mary and Danny Charles