Kennewick High School Washington Alumni Obituaries

Thomas Andrews, a long time Pasco resident, born on January 12, 1942, in Fordyce, Arkansas to the late Jesse Lee Andrews and Margie Dell Andrews. God called him home on January 6, 2026.Thomas moved to Pasco with his parents at the age of three and he was the third of eight children, He attended publ...

Paul Richard (Dick) Penick passed away in Richland, Washington on January 7, 2026. He was 92 years old. The son of Myron and Rena Penick, he was born on August 17, 1933 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Jackson High School and Kent State University. He retired from Salt River Project in P...

James Mark SatherJames “Mark” Sather, age 81, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life shaped by integrity, hard work, and a family who loved him deeply.Born in Seattle, Washington, Mark was the son of Leif Odin Sigurd Sather and Joy Helen Wilcox. He was raised alongside his older siste...

Dian Haynes of Kennewick, Washington, passed away peacefully at Ciel Memory Care on December 24th , 2025.She is preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Merle Howick; her brothers, Gary and Boyd Howick; and her beloved husband of 65 years, Bill Haynes.Dian is survived by her children, Ken Haynes ...

Steven V. OwensKennewick, Washington -Steven (Steve) Vern Owens, 91, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 15, 2025.Steve was born on July 9, 1934, in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska, to parents Steven Robert Owens and Eraina (Irene Mar...

In Loving Memory of Victor “Rick” EnriquezIt is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Victor “Rick” Enriquez, who passed away peacefully on October 20th at the age of 79, in Kennewick.Rick was born in Yakima, Washington on August 12, 1946. He was a graduate of East Valley High S...

Cecil W. Bauer, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025.Cecil was born at home on March 11, 1944 in Mabton, WA to Walter and Dortha Bauer.He graduated from Klickitat High School in 1962. A few years later, he moved to Kennewick, WA where he lived until his passing. Cecil worked at Tw...

Robert “Bob” Smoter of Richland, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on July 25, 1957, and originally from St. Clair Shores, Michigan, to Louis and Esther Smoter, Bob led a life full of purpose, adventure, and deep connection with those around him.Soon afte...

Paul Richard (Dick) Penick passed away in Richland, Washington on January 7, 2026. He was 92 years old. The son of Myron and Rena Penick, he was born on August 17, 1933 in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Jackson High School and Kent State University.He retired from Salt River Project in Page, A...

Vernon Eugene Thomas passed on January 2, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born October 30, 1927, at Congdon Orchards, Yakima, Washington, to Eugene and Ollie Thomas. He married his beloved wife of 59 years, Sylvia Yeager, on January 31, 1949.They raised eight children. Daughters: Suzanne (Steve), Kar...

November 1, 2025, Robert (Bob) James Kitchen, Jr. succumbed to an illness and passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Bob was born on July 24,1947 to Robert James and Rose C. Kitchen (Talbot) in Darby Hospital, Darby, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed a loving family life with hi...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nada Murl Barnes-Ammann, who left this world on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nada fought tirelessly to remain with her family, and her devotion to them will forever be cherished. We take comfort in kn...

TOPSHAM Peter P. Michaud after a short battle with prostate cancer passed away at his home with his daughters by his side on June 19 2017. Peter was born on January 1 1934 the first child of Ludger A. and Jeannette Racine Michaud in Brunswick Maine. He graduated from St. Johns School in 1947 and Br...

Carol (Wood) Hayes2/4/1939 – 1/1/2026Carol was born in Stratton Nebraska to Howard and Velma Wood at the family home. She attended a one-room country schoolhouse with 5 students and one teacher from 1st to 8th grade. In 1953, the family moved to Walla Walla WA. She attended Walla Walla High School...