Kenny began his journey to join his ancestors with passing on May 3, 2023 in Redding. Kenny was born on June 30, 1953 in Hoopa to Wesley Ammon and DD Martin, when joined his brothers Paul, Jack and Earl. His parental grandparents were Chan and Ruth Ammon and maternal grandparents were Jack and Blanche Hensel. He was an active member of the Tsnungwe Tribe and was a resident in Tsnungwe aboriginal territory of Burnt Rach/Salyer, California. He graduated from Terra Nova High School, Pacifica, California in 1970.

Kenny was married to Irene and together they raised four daughters, Tampra, Shane, Jerrie and Lavada.

Kenny was known for his skills as a carpenter. He understood all phases of the profession and was extremely proud that he either built, remodeled and renovated over 500 homes in Hoopa. He would assist family and friends with their building projects by stopping by after his workday to review their progress while pointing out errors, how to correct and lay out the next phase of the project. His memory will be alive forever in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Kenny was a loving father, brother, and husband, but he really shined at being a grandfather.

He is survived by his wife Irene, daughters Tempra, Shane, Jerrie and Lavada and brother Paul Ammon.

He is further survived by nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Jack and Earl, father, mother, step-mother Virginia Ammon and stepfather Lincoln Martin, his grandparents and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Services will be held June 24, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Ammon Family Cemetery on South Fork Road, Salyer. Followed by a gathering at the home of Tom Ammon, South Fork Road. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers make a donation to the Tsnungwe Scholarship Fund or other charity of your choice in Kenny’s name.

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