Rae Etta Johnson Obituary
In loving memory of Rae Etta Johnson of Wichita, Kansas, born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, who departed this world on April 2, 2026 at the age of 95. Rae leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Rae had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Rae may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her siblings, Amos Austin, Alice Galle and Mary Sanza (Charles). She is survived by: her daughter Vicki Yeager; her granddaughter Kate Volpe; and her sister Madeleine Sheppard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Institute of American Indian Arts, PO Box 22370, Santa Fe, NM 87502.
