Kathryn Jean Karas

Kathryn Jean Karas was born on February 20, 1968 to Mary Erath and Frank Karas in Soap Lake, Washington. Kathy grew up in the Wenatchee area with her four brothers Jason, Patrick, Rick and John. She graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1986 and later moved to Moses Lake, where she worked at Walmart for over 19 years. 

Kathy had two daughters, Kayla and Brittany. She loved being a mom and grandma. Her world revolved around her daughters and grandchildren. Kathy served as a Camp Fire leader and later in the Moses Lake Lions Club alongside her father Frank and daughter Brittany. She was also an advisor for the Moses Lake Leo Club. 

Kathy never failed to have something witty to say and always made those around her laugh uncontrollably. She had a generous heart, a sweet spirit, and was known as a second mom to many. She loved to travel, do escape rooms and go to concerts. Kathy relocated later in life to Texas to be closer to her daughter and grandkids. 

Kathy passed away in peace on Oct. 3, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary and Frank Karas. Kathy is survived by her partner Charlie Crowder; her two daughters Kayla Baeza and Brittany Retana; her son-in-law CJ Retana; and her grandchildren Carsen Curtiss, Jaelynn Curtiss, Addysen Baeza, Astraea Retana and Ares Retana. She will be sorely and forever missed by all who knew her.