Vaughn Marie Wells Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vaughn Marie Wells (Clovis, New Mexico), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vaughn left this world on February 9, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vaughn Marie Wells to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Griswald Butler and Lawrence Butler; her husband Dominick Wells; and her sisters, Alberta Borovski of Kirkwood, Bonnie Burden of Oklahoma and Patricia Ellenberger (Dominick Wells) of Ohio.
She is survived by: her sons, Gary Van Kuren (Karen) of Clovis, Jerry Van Kuren of Balch Springs and Kris Van Kuren (Dawn) of Windsor; her grandchildren, Brian Van Kuren, Sean Van Kuren, Kyle Van Kuren, Dion Van Kuren (Robert Coker) of Clovis and Jesse Van Kuren (Lauren) of Anchorage, Alaska.; her great grandchildren, Thomas Van Kuren of Anchorage, Alaska., Beau Van Kuren of Anchorage, Alaska. and Vivienne Van Kuren of Anchorage, Alaska.; and her sister Joyce Wychules (Albert) of Endicott. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces.
