Byron Washington-Urbano 2009-2025
Byron James Washington-Urbano, 16, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
He was born Feb. 6, 2009, in Tacoma, Wash., the son of Stephen T. Urbano and Snovia (Washington) Kunkleman.
Byron was active as an incoming junior at Holton High School. He participated in jazz band, international band, football, basketball and track.
He loved to play music and fish. He was a proud member of the Burger Gang.
He worked for Trails Café and in maintenance at Walmart, both in Holton.
Byron had attended youth group at the First Baptist Church in Holton.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Snovia and Darrell Kunkleman, of the home; father, Stephen T. Urbano of Tacoma, Wash.; sister, Jazlynn Washington-Urbano, of the home; brother, Jakari Washington-Urbano, of the home; grandmother and grandfather, Naomi Gallisath and Timothy Washington of Holton; uncle, Timothy Washington of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; grandfather and grandmother, Marcelino Jr. and Donna Urbano of Tacoma, Wash.; uncle, Marcelino Urbano III of Tacoma, Wash.; aunt, Margaret Batista of Tacoma, Wash.; and a host of extended family, cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at First Baptist Church in Holton. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.
Memorials may be given to Snovia Kunkleman (to help with expenses), sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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