Kathie S. Ashkenes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kathie S. Ashkenes (Durham, North Carolina), who passed away on April 22, 2026 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathie S. Ashkenes to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Kathie's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her husband Michael B. Ashkenes; her parents, William Rishel and Ethel Rishel; and her brother Bob Rishel. She is survived by: her children, Alex Ashkenes (Carrie Lyle) and Sada Jones (Dustin Jones); her brother Jim Rishel (Barbara Rishel); and her grandchildren, Olive Ashkenes, Ivy Ashkenes and Skyla Jones.
Contributions in her memory can be made to the Art of Living Foundation: https://event.us.artofliving.org.
