Clara Bucia

Mass of Christian Burial for Clara Bucia, 93, Lawrence, will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Clara passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at her home. Clara was born on August 12, 1931, in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Servin) Ramirez. She worked at Scotch for over 20 years. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and volunteered at the Rumage House for many years. She loved gardening, flowers and purse shopping. She was a devoted housewife. She married Simplicio “Gene” Bucia, Jr. on September 3, 1953, in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2000. Survivors include her three daughters, Jo Ann Williams (Doug), Diane Bucia (Mark), Sharron Villegas (Anthony), three sons, Steve Bucia (Susie), Gene Michael Bucia (John), Robert Bucia (Michelle); brother-, Jessie Jr. Ramirez (Martha), Michael Ramirez (Anita), Richard Ramirez (Pam), Gilbert Ramirez, sister, Carol Laughead (Ted); 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by siblings: Tom, Carman, Connie, Joe, Daniel, Fred  and Lupe. Granddaughters Lisa Williams ,  Kimberly Gauna and Christine Gauna. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.