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Audrey and Rafael Ulrich
— 10/25/2009
From Richland, WA, US
Audrey and Rafael Ulrich
Audrey Lee Ulrich and Rafael Lee Ulrich were taken from us in a tragic auto accident on October 25.
Rafael will be remembered as a loving and happy child. He lived every moment fully and intensely until sleep claimed him each night. He enjoyed bike riding, horses, baby gym, and hanging out with friends. He charmed many with his green eyes and baby signs. He also enjoyed boating, bugs, baseball, and all things elephant.
Audrey's lifelong love of animals, especially dogs, shaped her life. She and her husband owned The Barking Lot Dog Grooming Shop. As a successful author and speaker, Audrey rose to prominence in the grooming industry. Her hobbies included dog training, hiking, and travel. She was active in animal rescue, dog fostering, spay & neuter causes and others. As the president of the Tri-City Dog Park Society, she worked for a permanent dog park at Badger Mountain Park in Richland. Audrey was active in the Community Unitarian Universalist Church of Pasco, helping to organize their yearly Alternative Gift Fair. Audrey's first priority was always family; as a daughter, a wife, and finally as a mother. Amongst her many endeavors, she considered motherhood her greatest achievement. She was active in several parenting groups.
Audrey and Rafael are survived by husband and father, Matthew; son and brother Xavier; mother and grandmother, Maria Martinez and a large and loving extended family. They will be missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA for Audrey and Rafael Ulrich.
Querida prima, tantos años y aún toda tu familia te echa de menos. Siempre estás en nuestros corazones.
I will always remember you Audrey Lee . I placed a red rose at the Road Peace memorial service at the National Arboretum at Arewas. UK in your memory with much love from the Johansen fsmily.
My heart goes out to Audrey’s family for their loss, and I pray that they will receive strength in the love and support of all of their family and friends who know how wonderful both Audrey and Rafael were. I cannot imagine what such loss must be like, but I do know that Knowing Audrey has made me a better Mom, and a better person. Thank you, Audrey. I love you both, Audrey and Rafael. Peace.
I am so sorry for all you are going through. It just breaks my heart. I had wished I was able to take Audreys seminar at the PNW show. I am greatful for her talents, compassion and love even though I havent met her. I pray the Lord will be by your side, even more present than he has been to comfort you and your family in the weeks and months to come.
All my best to the family and your local dog grooming community. She will be missed and the baby too.
Audrey and Rafael touched many lives. Audrey’s hard work will not go unforgotten. I remember how proud she was when she became a mom. My prayers are thoughts are with you Matt and Xavier and to the rest of the family.
We will miss Audrey’s warm greeting and smile when we take Amanda in for her grooming. She was such a caring person to all. Rafael was a happy and well loved little boy.
Our prayers are with you, Matt and Xavier, and your extended family. We have always admired your compassion and care for your clients and their families. We will always remember Audrey for her incredibly unselfish way of helping everyone. Such a kind and gentle soul. I remember seeing Rafael in his playpen at The Barking Lot and will miss his sweet, smiling face. We pray for peace and the love of family and friends to help you through. Love,
Matt we have known you for such a short time at your grooming business and want you to know that our love and prayers have been with you during this sad time in your young life.
Joan, Bill and Remy
Rest in peace, Audrey and Rafael.
Audrey, your passing is a true loss to the grooming community. You taught us a lot.
I first met Audrey and Matt when they opened the Barking Lot. I was one of their first customers with my border collie, ‘Tippy’. ‘Tippy’ loved going there, and Audrey and Matt were so kind and gentle with her in your later years of her life. I will never forget the lovely bouquet of flowers and kind note saying ‘We miss Tippy’ which they sent when I had to cancel her last appt., not really even knowing it was going to be her last. My heart is so saddened at the loss of this wonderful, kind and gentle young woman and her son Rafael. Words seems so inadequate at a time such as this. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you Matt and Xavier during this time.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I use to bring my parents dog in,that’s how I know you. I’ve heard about Audreys accident quite a bit, from a lot of people, but I didn’t know that your son was with her. I lost my mother a couple of months ago and it’s hard, but I can’t even imagine losing a child or my husband. I am so sorry, love to you and your family. -Traci
Audrey you were my sister. I always used to ask Maria, so when is Audrey coming in? Is Audrey coming in with Matt? Soon Soon. The knock on my door would make my day. Oh, how I loved that knock. Our phone calls ragging on you know who all the time Too funny. The loss that me and Peggy Sue feel is just insurmountable. I will live with this for the rest of my life. Me as you say it your extended family in NYC. You will be in the back of my head forever. My life has changed. I told all my friends you know my life has changed. The pics you emailed me I’m printing and framing. Maria has one that I want and I’m taking it from. her. She says no but I say yes.
I ran the reservoir Friday for the first time in 25 yrs. Didn’t think I could. Did it and dedicated it to you. 3 times around the loop with Peggy Sue. It was a beautiful sight. You would of loved it. Mom look at Lynne and Peggy Sue. Being a New Yorker you know exactly where the reservoir is. While running with Peg, I was on the Fifth Ave side I said this one is for Audrey Lee with such tears in my eyes. This is for Audrey. I made it. 4 miles. I jumped up and said I made it. I made it. Audrey I made it. I called Maria and told her she said thank you HOWEVER she did yell at me as usual with her brazilian tongue, Peggy Sue is too old to be running 4 miles. She’s 14. No more. Don’t worry no more. I’ll listen but not all the time. She will be up there running with me. All my runs are dedicated to you and the baby Raphael and all will be with tears in my eyes for the loss of my sister.
Don’t worry I promise I will be watching Maria like a hawk like I always do for you. She won’t like it but it’s too bad. I told her already and she is not happy about it as you know. I told her I am in charge now. No you’re not. Yes I am. Maria it’s too bad.This is what Audrey Lee would want me to do. She relied on me in New York and I will never let her down. Don’t you worry as you say oh Lynne she is so wild.
We are so sorry for your loss. Audrey and Rafael were angels on earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Unbelievable, Audrey… you were my best friend. The single, one person who influenced me for the better. Its 10/31/2015 and I just wanted to connect with my “Moon-Goddess”, as I used to call you… only to find out you are gone. And so is your beautiful angel… unreal! you were such a special person Audrey. not more than a few days would pass between thinking about you or some of our exploits. I’ve never had so much fun with anyone my whole life. Just know that today my life is great… after losing a 2 1/2 year old girl in a house fire, my son turns 12. I am so unbelievably sad to have missed being in your life. I don’t believe I will ever be so deeply touched by another human being, except my son, as I was by you. Thank you for saving my soul and giving me a chance at breaking the emotional and substance abuse that has been in my family for generations. I will tell my son our story and change his life forever, as well. I’ll miss you so much, forever, Auder-lee.
My heart goes out to Audrey’s family for their loss, and I pray that they will receive strength in the love and support of all of their family and friends who know how wonderful both Audrey and Rafael were. I cannot imagine what such loss must be like, but I do know that Knowing Audrey has made me a better Mom, and a better person. Thank you, Audrey. I love you both, Audrey and Rafael. Peace.
I am so sorry for all you are going through. It just breaks my heart. I had wished I was able to take Audreys seminar at the PNW show. I am greatful for her talents, compassion and love even though I havent met her. I pray the Lord will be by your side, even more present than he has been to comfort you and your family in the weeks and months to come.
All my best to the family and your local dog grooming community. She will be missed and the baby too.
Audrey and Rafael touched many lives. Audrey’s hard work will not go unforgotten. I remember how proud she was when she became a mom. My prayers are thoughts are with you Matt and Xavier and to the rest of the family.
We will miss Audrey’s warm greeting and smile when we take Amanda in for her grooming. She was such a caring person to all. Rafael was a happy and well loved little boy.
Our prayers are with you, Matt and Xavier, and your extended family. We have always admired your compassion and care for your clients and their families. We will always remember Audrey for her incredibly unselfish way of helping everyone. Such a kind and gentle soul. I remember seeing Rafael in his playpen at The Barking Lot and will miss his sweet, smiling face. We pray for peace and the love of family and friends to help you through. Love,
Matt we have known you for such a short time at your grooming business and want you to know that our love and prayers have been with you during this sad time in your young life.
Joan, Bill and Remy
Rest in peace, Audrey and Rafael.
Audrey, your passing is a true loss to the grooming community. You taught us a lot.
I first met Audrey and Matt when they opened the Barking Lot. I was one of their first customers with my border collie, ‘Tippy’. ‘Tippy’ loved going there, and Audrey and Matt were so kind and gentle with her in your later years of her life. I will never forget the lovely bouquet of flowers and kind note saying ‘We miss Tippy’ which they sent when I had to cancel her last appt., not really even knowing it was going to be her last. My heart is so saddened at the loss of this wonderful, kind and gentle young woman and her son Rafael. Words seems so inadequate at a time such as this. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you Matt and Xavier during this time.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I use to bring my parents dog in,that’s how I know you. I’ve heard about Audreys accident quite a bit, from a lot of people, but I didn’t know that your son was with her. I lost my mother a couple of months ago and it’s hard, but I can’t even imagine losing a child or my husband. I am so sorry, love to you and your family. -Traci
Audrey you were my sister. I always used to ask Maria, so when is Audrey coming in? Is Audrey coming in with Matt? Soon Soon. The knock on my door would make my day. Oh, how I loved that knock. Our phone calls ragging on you know who all the time Too funny. The loss that me and Peggy Sue feel is just insurmountable. I will live with this for the rest of my life. Me as you say it your extended family in NYC. You will be in the back of my head forever. My life has changed. I told all my friends you know my life has changed. The pics you emailed me I’m printing and framing. Maria has one that I want and I’m taking it from. her. She says no but I say yes.
I ran the reservoir Friday for the first time in 25 yrs. Didn’t think I could. Did it and dedicated it to you. 3 times around the loop with Peggy Sue. It was a beautiful sight. You would of loved it. Mom look at Lynne and Peggy Sue. Being a New Yorker you know exactly where the reservoir is. While running with Peg, I was on the Fifth Ave side I said this one is for Audrey Lee with such tears in my eyes. This is for Audrey. I made it. 4 miles. I jumped up and said I made it. I made it. Audrey I made it. I called Maria and told her she said thank you HOWEVER she did yell at me as usual with her brazilian tongue, Peggy Sue is too old to be running 4 miles. She’s 14. No more. Don’t worry no more. I’ll listen but not all the time. She will be up there running with me. All my runs are dedicated to you and the baby Raphael and all will be with tears in my eyes for the loss of my sister.
Don’t worry I promise I will be watching Maria like a hawk like I always do for you. She won’t like it but it’s too bad. I told her already and she is not happy about it as you know. I told her I am in charge now. No you’re not. Yes I am. Maria it’s too bad.This is what Audrey Lee would want me to do. She relied on me in New York and I will never let her down. Don’t you worry as you say oh Lynne she is so wild.
We are so sorry for your loss. Audrey and Rafael were angels on earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Unbelievable, Audrey… you were my best friend. The single, one person who influenced me for the better. Its 10/31/2015 and I just wanted to connect with my “Moon-Goddess”, as I used to call you… only to find out you are gone. And so is your beautiful angel… unreal! you were such a special person Audrey. not more than a few days would pass between thinking about you or some of our exploits. I’ve never had so much fun with anyone my whole life. Just know that today my life is great… after losing a 2 1/2 year old girl in a house fire, my son turns 12. I am so unbelievably sad to have missed being in your life. I don’t believe I will ever be so deeply touched by another human being, except my son, as I was by you. Thank you for saving my soul and giving me a chance at breaking the emotional and substance abuse that has been in my family for generations. I will tell my son our story and change his life forever, as well. I’ll miss you so much, forever, Auder-lee.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I went to elmentary school with Audrey and I always knew with her kind heart and love for animals, she would be greatly loved and successful in whatever she did in life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Michelle Verdell
estamos todos profundamente com o coração machucado pela perda de Audrey e do bebe.
Fiquem com Deus.
I love you both
Matt there are no words to express our sorrow for your loss of Audrey and Rafael. The kindness, love, and support she gave to Yvonne was always uncondtional. Rafael always made Yvonne smile and leave there with a happy feeling. They say God needs angels to watch after the ones left behind. Please know that you, Xavier, and your family our in our thoughts and prayers every day. Love to both of you,
Brian & Donna Evans
Dear Matt,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts & prayers…
-Kathryn Wolski
We will miss Audrey and her tireless efforts to make this world a better place.She touched so many lives and we are all better people for just having known her.She is a guardian angel now to watch and protect you both.Rest in Peace,Audrey and Rafael until you can all be together again.
Leslie
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
I met Audrey through the Tri Cities Dog Park Society. I was given the opportunity to visit with Audrey and Lula at the dog park during this past summer. She was so very welcoming and genuinely caring of people and animals. Audrey and Rafael both will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out each member of their family.
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