Kenneth Michael Knudsen of Pasco, Washington passed away on January 23, 2023 in Lewiston, Idaho. He was 68 years old. Michael was born on August 1, 1954, in Coronado Island, California, to his parents Kenneth and Hazel Knudsen. He married Rebecca S. (Hillegas) Knudsen in April of 1982. Michael was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W). His hobbies and interest included reading, singing, listening to music, walking, participating in choir, watching films, he loved practicing Spanish and Portuguese, he performed in theater in high school and at church. He enjoyed to dance, he loved the beach, volleyball and surfing. Michael is survived by his wife Rebecca S. Knudsen; children Rachael, Ariel, and Michael Ian Knudsen; father Kenneth Carlton Knudsen; siblings Debbi Birch, Tami Endicott, Karin Hotchkiss, Kristy Reid, Mark, and Karla. He was preceded in death by his mother Hazel Knudsen.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 4pm - 8pm at Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, 9353 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, Washington. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4305 Crescent Road Pasco, Washington on February 4, 2023 at 11:00am with visitation one hour prior to the funeral service. Graveside service will follow at City View Cemetery, Pasco, WA.