Sandra Annette Kukura

Sandra Annette Kukura, 73, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:48 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home.

She was born June 16, 1951, at Downey, California, to Clifford Ray Peterson and Marguerite Tozier Peterson.  On August 16, 1975, she was married at Whittier, California, to John Kukura, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2013.  Mrs. Kukura had worked as a respiratory therapist and loved her job.  She loved spending time with her family.  Sandra enjoyed traveling; she especially loved her trip to Disney.  She also loved the holidays, especially Christmas and Halloween.

She is survived by three children, Amy Kukura and significant other, Dan Cody, Kerry Leonard and husband, Matthew and Jack Kukura and fiancé Tiffany Frunzi, all of West Plains; her adopted daughter, Melanie Barnes; three grandchildren, Santana Tafoya, Creighton Leonard and Raymond Leonard; two brothers, Gary Peterson, Theodosia, Missouri and Randy Peterson and wife, Darlene, State of Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one daughter, Holly Kukura and one sister, Katherine Keegan (Catfish), preceded her in death.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri