Weston "Wes" Dean Gibbs, age 14, of Centralia, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Weston was born in Onaga, Kansas, on December 16, 2011, to Jay and Emily (Zuniga) Gibbs. Weston completed his grade school and junior high education at Centralia schools and was eagerly preparing to begin his freshman year in August.
Wes had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He loved and was loved. His big smile and beautiful eyes brightened up any room. He enjoyed playing junior high sports and was looking forward to participating in high school activities, especially football, baseball, and golf. Weston and his buddies built “The Sandlot,” and he organized several wiffle ball tournaments over the last few years.
Wes was a member of the Centralia Community Church, where he chose to be baptized at a young age. He was also a member of Spring Creek Golf Course in Seneca, Kansas, reflecting his strong passion for the game of golf. Wes was a hard worker and took great pride in working at Freddy's Pizza Palace in Seneca and HC Inc. in Corning, Kansas.
Wes was preceded in death by his grandma, Nancy “Nana” Zuniga, in October 2024.
Wes is survived by his loving parents, Jay and Emily Gibbs of Centralia; his siblings, Tava, Chase, and Eva Gibbs of the home in Centralia; his brother, Drew, and his wife, Abbie of Centralia; his grandparents, Ron Zuniga, and Don and Michelle Gibbs of Centralia; his great-grandma, Kate Hiltibrand, of Corning; and a large community of extended family, classmates, teammates, and friends.
Wes will lie in state at the Centralia Community Church – West in Centralia on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday evening at the church, the family will greet family and friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Centralia High School gymnasium. Wes will be laid to rest in the Centralia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to the Weston Dean Gibbs Memorial Fund, sent in care of the Popkess Memorial Chapel, 814 Castle, Seneca, Kansas 66538. Condolences may be shared online at www.popkessmortuaries.com.
