Bhulabhai Sitarambhai Bhakta, 83, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, at his home in Liberal. He was born May 25, 1934, in Orna, India, the son of Sitarambhai and Bhikhiben Bhakta.
 
On April 9, 1953, he married Maniben Bhakta.  She survives.
He was a resident of Liberal since February 1997. He was a farmer. 
Survivors include:
2 Sons		 Prafulbhai Bhakta and wife Sumitra         Liberal, KS
                              Sureshbhai Bhakta and wife Sumitra       Pearland, TX
1 Daughter	 Niru Bhakta and husband Dipakbhai        Hugoton, KS
2 Brothers	 Narshibhai Bhakta			
		 Kalidas Bhakta				
3 Sisters	 Laxmiben Bhakta
                              Gomatben Bhakta
                              Dhaniben Bhakta
		
5 Grandchildren Sima Bhakta, Mitesh Bhakta, Chirag Bhakta, Jay Bhakta, Kishan Bhakta
1 Great Grandchild Aarav Bhakta
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Prayer Service will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Brenneman Funeral Home, in Liberal.
	
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Brenneman Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brennemanfuneralhome.com