Obituaries in Kennewick, WA

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

                                                      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...

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 ...

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...

Juan Manuel Fernandez, nacido el 16 de junio de 1954 en Córdoba, Argentina, fue llamado a la presencia del Señor después de una vida guiada por la fe, el amor y la devoción a su familia. Fue el amado hijo de Edgardo Fernandez y Damiana Del Jesús Iglesias, quienes le inculcaron valores firmes que gui...

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...