Alvin Carl Gaines Obituary

We bid farewell to Alvin Carl Gaines of Smith Center, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2026 at the age of 76. Alvin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Gaines and Fairie Gaines; his sisters, Idris Shannon and Sallie Jansonious; and his granddaughter Emily Gaines.

He is survived by: his wife Sheila (Losey); his children, Bryan (Dana) and Angela Lee (Chris) of Rose Hill, KS; his sisters, Arlis Schild of Sacramento, CA and Connie Martin of Okemah, OK; and his granddaughters, Haley Gerber (Josh) of Rose Hill, KS and Carly Lee of Rose Hill, KS..

Memorials may be made to: United Methodist Church or The Phoenix Police Museum. The family has chosen to send donations to Phoenix Police MuseumDonate Now (https://phoenixpolicemuseum.org).