Obituaries in Kennewick, WA

Thomas Keith Houck (47), formerly of St. Maries, Idaho, passed away on January 20, 2026, at his home in Kennewick, Washington. Tom was deeply loved, endlessly funny, and one of those people whose presence filled a room—even when he was trying very hard to keep a straight face.Tom was born on January...

In Loving Memory of Alpha Ramona Chavez Lechelt (“Alphie”)Alpha Ramona Chavez Lechelt, lovingly known as Alphie, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch of her family. She passed away peacefully on January 24, at 10:00 a.m., surrounded by love. She was born on December 5, 1929, and lived a ...

Frank Tavares Ferreira Jr., 90, of Bothell, Washington, died January 26, 2026. He was born February 23, 1935, in Hilo, Hawaii.Frank served in the Korean War, an experience that shaped his strong sense of duty and gratitude. He spent his career with Chevron and Ernst Hardware before retiring. Known f...

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...

Arleen H Abelseth Silliman was born February 4, 1936, in Ralph, South Dakota, the youngest of six children born to Hans and Sally Abelseth. She passed away at Kadlec Hospital on January 5, 2026.She was raised on the Abelseth family farm in Perkins County, South Dakota and later spent much of her adu...

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...

Kelly Roy Anderson was born on March 17, 1977 in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Gary and Ann (Mackie) Anderson. The family moved to Glasgow, Montana so his dad could attend vocational school shortly after Kelly was born. After living there for a little over a year the family relocated and settled in H...

Rodney “Rod” A. Hansen was born January 10, 1951 and passed away at his home on January 9, 2026. Rod grew up, and continued to live in Pasco all of his life. He was a devoted son, and cared for his mother in her remaining years. He is survived by his sister Debby, her children Carlee and Nick,...

Dorothy B. LyleMarch 22, 1928 – January 7, 2026After living a good, long life, Dorothy (Brill) Lyle passed away, at her home in Richland, WA, on January 7, 2026, at the age of 97. Dorothy was born March 22, 1928, in Gore, VA, to parents Ida (Sirbaugh) and James Brill. She joined older sister, Anna...

Elton Elias HuntAugust 31, 1930 – January 14, 2026Elton Elias Hunt passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members. He was born in Cedar City, Utah, to Eliza Mignonette (Minetta) Bauer and Jonathan Alma Hunt. He was the eighth of twelve children: Catherine, Reion, Hortense, Claudia, Maxin...

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...