Mario Jay Kidd, 55, passed away June 24, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 24, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Jimmie Lee and Janet Marie (Southards) Kidd.

Mario attended Nickerson High School.  He worked in production at Tyson Foods, South Hutchinson, retiring with over 25 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, arts and crafts, playing Bingo, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles.

On January 12, 1990, he married Carolyn Sue Rickett, in South Hutchinson.  They shared over 31 years of marriage.

Mario is survived by:  his wife, Carolyn Sue Kidd of Hutchinson; children, Megan R. (Daniel) Delzer of Bentley, Mark A. (Jessica) Gregg and Keith R. (Tamara) Gregg, both of Hutchinson; father, Jimmie L. Kidd of Hutchinson; mother, Janet M. Bibbs of Hutchinson; brother, Justin M. (Daniellee) Kidd of Hutchinson; and grandchildren, Cassidy Gregg, Emily Gregg, Brittany Gregg, Zoey Gregg, Kylie Gregg, Preston Delzer, and Madison Delzer.

He will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.