Clarence Edward ‘Sonny’ Mahoney Jr.
Clarence Edward “Sonny” Mahoney Jr., died Sunday, July 1, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was 51.
Mr. Mahoney was a construction worker. He also was a member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), and American Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE).
He was raised by his grandmother, Edna Mahoney. He married Ellana J. Fry on April 9, 1994, at Emporia. She survives.
Mr. Mahoney is also survived by one daughter, Kristal Rodriguez of Emporia; a sister, Edna Fehner of Wichita; and three grandchildren.
Two half brothers, Pat Gilligan and Mike Gilligan, and his grandmother died earlier.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Claudia Bakely will conduct the service. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, south of Emporia. The family will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Charter Funerals-Emporia Chapel.
Memorial contributions to the donor’s choice may be sent in care of the funeral home, 501 W. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS 66801.