MANTZARIS, Karan K. age 69 years of Omaha, passed away September 3, 2011. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur & Lillian Ford; brother, Lyle Ford. Karan is survived by her husband, of 49 years, Bill Mantzaris; children, Nik, Jim, Mike (Jacque), Jeffrey, Mark (Lezli), Gina Mantzaris, Lisa (Bill) Theiler; siblings, Verna West, Janice Mongar, John Ford, Elaine (Darrell) Jensen, George (Kristin) Ford, Gary Ford; special friends, Janet & Troy Gamerl, Joannie Harmon; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation, Wednesday, 5-8PM at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Celebration of Life, Thursday, 10:00AM at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (13271 Millard Ave.) Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the church