Kannin Gerald Ruzicka

Kannin passed peacefully in his home in Toppenish on May 23, 2024, at the age of 16. Kannin was born to Selena Zamora and Adam Ruzicka in Walla Walla County on August 9, 2007.

Kannin attended Wapato High School where he was loved by his whole educational team who lovingly referred to him as “baby bird” after his love of all thing’s food related.

Kannin’s favorite color was orange. He was known for his contagious laughter and his love of cuddles and head rubs. Kannin would light up with a huge smile when the people he loved were around him. Though Kannin interacted with the world differently than others, his resilience in the face of adversity showed his true strength.

Kannin was deeply loved by all who came into contact with him. Kannin is survived by his father, Adam Ruzicka; siblings, Adam and Mariah Ruzicka; his long-time caregivers, Luis and Alicia Aguilar; grandparents, Ricky Zamora and Teresa Banda; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Selena Zamora; grandparents, Mary and Gerald Ruzicka; and his four great grandparents.

Services will be at the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home in Walla Walla on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The viewing will begin at 10:00 AM, with the Rosary at 11:30 AM, and Service at 12:00 PM. The Graveside Burial will immediately follow the service at Mountain View Cemetery, with a gathering to remember and celebrate Kannin’s life at Menlo Park following the Graveside Burial.