Bishop Mark L. Gilkey Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bishop Mark L. Gilkey (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on August 19, 2025, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bishop Mark L. Gilkey or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Bishop find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bishop Joseph Cisro Gilkey, Sr. and Mother Gladys Yvonne Gilkey; and his siblings, Joseph C. Gilkey, Jr., Pamela Sue Berry and Tina Rochelle Gilkey.

He is survived by: his wife Lady Virdena Gilkey; his children, Breanna Nicole Martin (Pastor Cameron), Ryan Mark Gilkey and Ciara Chaneè Gilkey; and his sister-in-law Linda Gilkey. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, spiritual children, and friends.