Judith Rae Kivela Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Judith Rae Kivela of Butte, Montana, who passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Judith Rae's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Parko and Rose Marie Parko (Susak). She is survived by: her siblings, Susan Bruhns and Michael Bruhns; her nephew T. J. Carter (Butte); her brother-in-law Terry Kivela; her nieces and nephews, Kristen, Kurt Gillis, Missoula, Kevin, Jennifer Kivela, Kena and Travis Watkins; and her cousin Tommy Lane.