Obituaries in Kennewick, WA

                                                      Salvador Valdez 12/15/1929-12/23/2025After 96 years, our dad, Salvador Valdez, passed away peacefully at home s...

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...

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...

Bruce Fellows Hone was born in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 1947, to Dorothy and JD Hone. He grew up in the Seattle area before briefly attending Central Washington University and then enlisting in the Air Force. After the Air Force, Bruce made his way to Davenport, Iowa where he attended Pa...

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...

Charlotte Rosalie Tracy (nee Ellefloot) of Finley, WA, passed away on September 29, 2025, after a short battle with dementia. She was born to Ben and Florence Ellefloot on September 11, 1932, in International Falls, MN. She is preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Tracy.‍She grew up on th...

Ryan Thurner, living his dream — by the ocean, full of life and joy.“A free spirit with a wild heart who lived for his next adventure.”Ryan Christopher Thurner was born on March 20, 1986, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Joyce Gallacher and Christopher Thurner. He passed away on July 3, 2025, in Richland...

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...

Carl Dean Petty, 96, made his entrance into Heaven on July 27th, 2025. He passed away at home, surrounded by his children and their unending love for him.Carl was born in Chanute, Kansas on July 5th, 1929 to John and Flora Petty. He had 5 siblings (Frank, Howard, Alice, Yvonne and LaVonne). Having ...

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...

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 ...