Charley Leon Pedro, 64, of Westmoreland, KS, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2026, at his home.He had moved to Kansas several years ago from Las Vegas, Nevada to be closer to family.
Charley was born on March 1, 1961, in Arcadia, California, the son of Charles L. and Judy (Ketner) Pedro. He attended local schools and graduated from Gladstone High School in West Covina, California. He also received a geology degree from the University of California.Charley worked for both Mead Lumber and Home Depot as a clerk. He also worked several years doing custodian work for various businesses.Charley belonged to the Rock and Mineral Club in Las Vegas. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians in Las Vegas and over the years entertained friends and family with his many tricks.
Charley loved collecting movies and was especially fond of anything John Wayne, God’s Not Dead, the Mission Impossible series. He also was an avid sports fan and faithfully followed the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Charley attended Rock Hills Church.Charley is survived by his sisters; Kelly Jo Andel (Patrick), Westmoreland and Kathleen Marie Pedro, Manhattan; his half siblings, Christopher Raya and Michael Kunz (Cynthia); and nieces and nephews, Tabitha Caudill, Katie Jo Andel, Ashley Fiedler (Christopher), Nelson Kawano, and Jonathan Andel, and his grandnieces and nephews, Brent, Charles, James, Kelly Jo, Kiera, Kolton, and Kenlie. Charley is preceded in death by his parents, his nephew-in-law, Lyle Caudill, and grandniece, Baby Hope.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 am. A private family inurnment will be held on a later date in Westmoreland City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made out to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.