Albert E. “Gene” Bukovaz

Albert E. "Gene" Bukovaz, 79, of Shawnee, KS passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at St. John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS.

Gene was born October 29, 1938 in Kansas City, KS.  He graduated from Ward High School in 1957.  After high school Gene served in the Kansas Army National Guard for nine years before being honorably discharged.  On December 2, 1961 Gene married his best friend and love of his life, Donna Kerr.  Gene and Donna dedicated their lives to raising a strong Catholic family.  He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather.  Gene was very proud of his Slovenian heritage.  He was also an active and longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish.

Gene is preceded in death by parents, Paul and Anna Price; and dear Uncle Frank and Aunt Vivian Dercher. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Donna, of 56 years; seven children, Keith Bukovaz  (Anna), Daniel Bukovaz ( Teddi), Nanette Marx (Richard), Stephanie Butler (Michael), Candace Bukovaz, John Bukovaz (Courtney), Natalie Woodfin (Michael); Grandchildren, David Bukovaz; Anthony & Joseph Bukovaz; Richard Marx, Katlyn Lyons (Michael), Maggie & Allison Marx; Nathan & Olivia Butler; Blake & Andrew Bryson; Carter & Bennett Bukovaz; One Grandson on the way Wyatt Woodfin; Great Grandchildren; Mikey Lyons.

Visitation will be 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., June 4, 2018, Rosary at 5:30 at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee.  The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m Tuesday, June 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John Hospital, St. Joseph Grade School Guardian Angel Fund or Good Shepherd Hospice.