Gavin A. Buchanan, 71, passed away on May 20, 2024, in Wichita KS. Gavin was born on July 20, 1952, to parents Robert E. and Jeanne P. (Gotimer) Buchanan in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated high school in 1970 and would continue to further his education at The City College of New York, St. Johns University, and the State University of New York in New Paltz, NY. Gavin later moved to Wichita KS in December of 1978. After moving to Wichita Gavin attended the Lady of Guadalupe Church where he met Teresa Gallegos and they would marry on April 25, 1987. Gavin worked at the UPS as a warehouse pre-loader until his retirement in 2020. He enjoyed taking long walks, going to the library, and reading books. His favorite topics to read about were philosophy, history, and politics.
Gavin is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jeanne Buchanan, sisters Virginia Bezerra, and Marianne Stapleton, and an infant sibling. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa, sisters Barbara Keane, and Janet Daly, brother Robert Buchanan, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception located at 430 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67202 with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 AM. Following Mass will be a burial at Calvary Cemetery located at 610 S. Vassar St., Wichita, KS 67218.
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