Stephen Ray "Steve" Bruce's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Welch, Oklahoma

Stephen Ray "Steve" Bruce

September 15, 1958 - October 12, 2025 (67 years old)

Welch, Oklahoma

Stephen Ray "Steve" Bruce's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Welch, Oklahoma

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURCKHALTER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES - VINITA

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Stephen Ray "Steve" Bruce

September 15, 1958 - October 12, 2025 (67 years old)

Welch, Oklahoma

Stephen Ray Bruce Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephen Ray Bruce of Welch, Oklahoma, who passed away on October 12, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Ray Bruce to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Archie Bruce and Irene Bruce (Davis); and his brothers, David Bruce and Ira Dale Bruce. He is survived by: his wife Teresa Bruce (Ayres); his children, Buckshot Wied (Adrienne) of Bellville, TX, Dezari Pierce (Paul) of Welch, Pecos Miller (Kelli) of Leavenworth, KS, Arin Jones (Travis) of Bluejacket, Kacie Sill (Jedediah) of Jacksonville, FL and Cuchara Jaggars (Travis) of Welch; and his siblings, Donna Lundy (Chris) of Afton, OK and Darrell Bruce (Deann) of Welch.

Visitation was held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Burckhalter-Highsmith Chapel (201 N Wilson, Vinita, OK 74301). A celebration of life was held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Bluejacket Baptist Church (480 Harris Street, Bluejacket, OK 74333).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
BURCKHALTER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES - VINITA



Sat

Oct 18

Visitation

Burckhalter-Highsmith Chapel
201 N Wilson, Vinita, OK 74301

Sun

Oct 19

Celebration of life

Bluejacket Baptist Church
480 Harris Street, Bluejacket, OK 74333

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