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Home » Senior Times death notices – December 2025

Senior Times death notices – December 2025

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December 4, 2025
Senior Times

Paul E. Lemargie, 83, of Richland, died Oct. 18 in Richland. He was born in Coulee Dam, and lived in Richland for 51 years. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Ellig, 85, of Richland, died Oct. 18 in Richland. He was born in Williston, North Dakota, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 55 years. He was retired from sales/transportation. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Pam Gareis, 70, of Richland, died Oct. 21 in Grand Ronde, Oregon. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 18 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Mica C. Jones, 63, of Richland, died Oct. 22 in Richland. He was born in Wenatchee, and lived in Richland for 30 years. He was a retired musician. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Coleman D. Watkins Jr., 65, of Walla Walla, died Oct. 22 in Pasco. He was born in South Gate, Madera, California, and lived in Kennewick for 25 years. He was a retired plasterer and also served in the Navy. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Bradley H. Butherus, 70, of Kennewick, died Oct. 23 in Kennewick. He was born in Kennewick, and was a Tri-Cities resident for 60 years. He was a retired contractor. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory Lee, 61, of Richland, died Oct. 23 in Richland. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 45 years. He was a retired geotechnical engineer. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Felix Mincitar Lopez, 74, of Walla Walla, died Oct. 24 in Walla Walla. He was born in Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 20 years. He worked in food packaging at Tyson Foods. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Ginger-Lea Bryant, 80, of Pasco, died Oct. 24 in Richland. She was born in Vancouver, Washington, and lived in Pasco for seven years. She was a retired graphic designer. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Arnold J. Bohl, 82, of Kennewick, died Oct. 25 in Kennewick. He was born in Flasher, North Dakota, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 49 years. He was a retired truck driver for Basin Disposal. Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Bertha De La Sancha Mojica, 68, of Warden, died Oct. 25 in Warden. She was born in Mexico, and lived in Kennewick for 20 days. She was a retired from working in food processing. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Cherie M. Williamson, 89, of Kennewick, died Oct. 25 in Kennewick. She was born in Spokane, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 76 years. She was a retired senior project analyst for the government. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Silvia E. Rivera, 69, of Kennewick, died Oct. 25 in Kennewick. She was born in Torreón, Mexico, and lived in Pasco for 61 years. She was a retired teacher. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Gwendolyne A. Strope, 88, of Kennewick, died Oct. 25 in Kennewick. She was born in Yakima, and lived in Kennewick for 56 years. She was a retired cook for the Kennewick School District. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph C. Day, 52, died Oct. 25 in Richland. He was born in Pasco. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Linda L. “Lincoln” Wallace, 61, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, died Oct. 25 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born in Phoenix, and was a lifetime Kennewick resident. She was a retired road construction flagger. Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Teddy “Ted” C. McKee, 89, of Pasco, died Oct. 25 in Pasco. He was born in Seymour, Iowa, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 46 years. He was a retired technical sergeant and jet engine mechanic for the U.S. Air Force. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Crystal A. Seaman, 85, of Pasco, died Oct. 26 in Pasco. She was born in Dimmit, Texas, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 55 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Paul R. Stein, 93, of Kennewick, died Oct. 26 in Kennewick. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 12 years. He was a retired general manager for Savoy in Los Angeles. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine A. Burke, 83, of Pasco, died Oct. 27 in Pasco. She was born in Harford County, Maryland, and was a Burbank resident for 26 years. She was a homemaker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Maria C. Cardenas, 74, of Pasco, died Oct. 27 in Pasco. She was born in Mexico, and lived the Tri-Cities for 35 years. She was a homemaker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Ernest G. Vega, 77, of Kennewick, died Oct. 28 in Kennewick. He was born in San Francisco, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 40 years. He was a retired electrical engineer. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. 

Avis D. Taylor, 92, of Kennewick, died Oct. 29 in Kennewick. She was born in Aberdeen, Idaho, and was a Tri-Cities area resident for 61 years. She was a homemaker and retired dairy owner. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene O. Carlton-Gavaert, 87, of Kennewick, died Oct. 30 in Kennewick. She was born in St. Helens, Oregon, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 60 years. She was a retired school bus driver. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Douglas I. Tompkins, 72, of Kennewick, died Oct. 30 in Kennewick. He was born in Ritzville, and lived in Kennewick for 64 years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Benton County Road Department. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Christopher J. Harris, 47, of Kennewick, died Oct. 30 in Kennewick. He was born in Portland, Oregon, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 45 years. He was a salesperson. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Elton L. Hale, 63, of Kennewick, died Oct. 30 in Kennewick. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico, and lived in Kennewick for 20 years. He was a retired maintenance worker and also served in the National Guard. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Rose Marie R. Daily, 95, of Kennewick, died Oct. 30 in Kennewick. She was born in Philadelphia, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 75 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Jo Ann Cameron, 89, of Richland, died Oct. 31 in Richland. She was born in Prosser, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 45 years. She was a retired owner/operator. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth W. Myers, 92, of Richland, died Oct. 31 in Kennewick. He was born in Los Angeles, and lived in the Tri-Cites area for 50 years. He was a retired carpenter for Bechtel. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret J. Markillie, 85, of Kennewick, died Oct. 31 in Kennewick. She was born in Seattle, and lived in Richland for 80 years. She was a retired preschool teacher. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Angelica E. Morfin Barajas, 31, of Kennewick, died Nov. 1 in Kennewick. She was born in Pasadena, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 17 years. She was a homemaker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Deana M. Corke, 40, of Richland, died Nov. 1 in Kennewick. She was born in Kennewick, and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident. She was a manager. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Janet A. Acker, 70, of Kennewick, died Nov. 1 in Kennewick. She was born in Portland, Oregon, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 12 years. She was a retired bartender. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Rhonda Anderson, 66, of Richland, died Nov. 1 in Richland. She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, and lived in Richland for 21 years. She was a retired manufacturing laborer. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert J. Kitchen Jr., 78, of Richland, died Nov. 1 in Richland. He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, and lived in Richland for 34 years. He was a retired Hanford contracting officer and a U.S. Marine Vietnam veteran. Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Trinidad A. Barajas Zarate, 54, of Benton City, died Nov. 1 in Richland. He was born in El Petame, Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 16 years. He was a laborer. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Melanie L. Waddle, 62, of Richland, died Nov. 1 in Richland. She was born in Cortez, Colorado, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 20 years. She was a homemaker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

James M. Dornan, 79, of Richland, died Nov. 2 in Richland. He was born in Seattle, and lived in Richland for 13 years. He was a retired account executive for Automated Data Processing. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard “Dick” T. Larson, 76, of Prosser, died Nov. 2 in Richland. He was born in Little Falls, Minnesota, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for five years. He was the owner/operator and general contractor for Dick Larson Construction. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Uriel Flores, 31, of Goodyear, Arizona, died Nov. 2 in Goodyear. He was born in Pasco, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 26 years. He was a probation officer. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Christina Haslett Cavazos, 42, of Pasco, died Nov. 3 in Pasco. She was born in Kennewick, and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Neils Jordan Jr., 85, of Pasco, died Nov. 3 in Pasco. He was born in Bell Gardens, California, and lived in Pasco for 18 years. He was a retired engineer at Hughes Aircraft and was also a Navy veteran. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. 

Elwin N. Riley, 85, of Kennewick, died Nov. 3 in Kennewick. He was born in Walla Walla, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 16 years. He was a retired farmer and cabinet maker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred K. Nierman, 103, of Kennewick, died Nov. 3 in Kennewick. She was born in Gilbert, Minnesota, and lived in Richland for 70 years. She was a retired medical secretary/administrator. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Brandy A. Dyes, 50, of Pasco, died Nov. 4 in Pasco. She was born in Fairfield, California, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 34 years. She was a retail clerk. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Denise A. Renz, 70, of Richland, died Nov. 4 in Richland. She was born in Toppenish. She was a retired cook. CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

George “Don” McClure Jr., 73, of Pasco, died Nov. 4 in Pasco. He was born in Pomona, California, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 48 years. He was a retired fleet maintenance manager for Benton County Public Works. Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Bernice Brown, 78, of West Richland, died Nov. 5 in West Richland. She was born in St. Maries, Idaho, and lived in West Richland for most of her life. She was a homemaker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis H. Somers, 75, of Kennewick, died Nov. 5 in Spokane. He was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 69 years. He was a retired maintenance worker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Sherry L. Mickelson, 71, of Kennewick, died Nov. 5 in Richland. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 13 years. She was a retired paralegal. Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl J. McCourt, 77, of Kennewick, died Nov. 6 in Kennewick. She was born in Hurley, Wisconsin, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 45 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Edward R. Boggs, 70, of Kennewick, died Nov. 6 in Kennewick. He was born in Port Angeles, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 45 years. He was a retired mechanic. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory M. Lansing, 61, of Kennewick, died Nov. 6 in Kennewick. He was born in Seattle, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 56 years. He was a retired nuclear boiler maker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry J. Engelke, 83, of Burbank, died Nov. 6 in Burbank. He was born in Walla Walla, and was a lifelong Burbank resident. He was a retired electrician and also served in the Army. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Lou B. Burkholder, 72, of Kennewick, died Nov. 6 in Richland. He was born in Yakima, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 54 years. He was a retired electrical technician for Umatilla Electric. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca L. Patrick, 51, of Richland, died Nov. 6 in Richland. She was born in Spokane, and lived in Benton City and Richland for 39 years. She was a retired clerical worker for the government. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Jose I. Gamino, 88, of Kennewick, died Nov. 7 in Kennewick. He was born in Carácuaro de Morelos, Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in Kennewick for six years. He was a retired farmworker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret E. Arnold, 99, of Richland, died Nov. 7 in Pasco. She was born in Kalispell, Montana, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 75 years. She was a retired bank teller for Seattle First Bank and Bank of America. Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Wendy J. Dumond, 57, of Richland, died Nov. 7 in Richland. She was born in Dillon Montana, and lived in Richland for 18 years. She was a retired head cook/chef. CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Adele M. Perrault, 73, of Kennewick, died Nov. 8 in Kennewick. She was born in Sunnyside, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 37 years. She was a retired physical therapist for Kadlec Medical Center. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeanne Bowman, 86, of Richland, died Nov. 8 in Richland. She was born in Detroit, and lived in Richland for nine years. She was a retired elementary school secretary. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret “Peggy” M. Phillips, 88, of Kennewick, died Nov. 11 in Kennewick. She was born in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, and lived in Kennewick for 67 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Sharol A. Harlan, 81, of Burbank, died Nov. 12 in Kennewick. She was born in Vancouver, Washington, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 46 years. She was a retired administrative assistant. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeanette Parker 92, of Kennewick, died Nov. 12 in Kennewick.  She was born in Woodburn, Oregon, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 77 years. She was retired from working in retail. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Donald S. Graham, 85, of Richland, died Nov. 12. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and lived in Richland for 35 years. He was a retired scheduling engineer and also served in the Air Force. CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Efrain Antunez Giles, 32, of Pasco, died Nov. 12 in Pasco. He was born in Florida City, Florida, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 31 years. He was a caseworker for Southeast Washington Aging and Long Term Care. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Heather L. McBroom, 62, of Kennewick, died Nov. 12 in Kennewick. She was born in Cheney and lived in Richland for 25 years. She was a retired IT technician. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony R. Gonzales, 66, Pasco, died Nov. 13 in Pasco. He was born in Quincy, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 23 years. He was a retired finance manager at Lamb Weston. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Caroline A. Klemetsen, 87, Kennewick, died Nov. 13 in Kennewick. She was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 32 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jean Bennett, 82, Walla Walla, died Nov. 13 in Walla Walla. She was born in Elgin, Illinois, and lived in Walla Walla for 25 years. She was a homemaker. Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Kimberly D. Fisher, 52, Kennewick, died Nov. 14 in Kennewick. She was born in Putnam, New York, and lived in Kennewick for 10 years. She was a homemaker. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Waymon G. Lathrom, 82, of Richland, died Nov. 14 in Richland. He was born in Boise, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 40 years. He was a retired pipefitter welder at Hanford and helped build the Fast Flux Test Facility. He also served in the Army. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Dale R. Fletcher, 75, of Richland, died Nov. 15 in Richland. He was born in Richland, and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident. He was a retired Goodwill worker and mail person at Hanford. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Daren A. Ott, 61, of Kennewick, died Nov. 16 in Kennewick. He was born in Richland, and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident. He was a retired owner/operator of Ott Excavating. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements. 

Joe E. Sproul, 94, of Richland, died Nov. 16 in Richland. He was born in Seattle, and was a Tri-Cities resident for 23 years. He was a retired accounting director for the city of Spokane. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin G. Fisk, 89, of West Richland, died Nov. 16 in West Richland. He was born in Moscow, Idaho, and lived in Richland for 50 years. He was a retired chemical dependency counselor. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie Eastlund-Petty, 97, of Pasco, died Nov. 17 in Pasco. She was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 55 years. She was a homemaker. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Carla J. Wheatley, 73, of Pasco, died Nov. 17 in Pasco. She was born in Sentinel, Oklahoma, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 47 years. Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Judy M. Westerberg, 77, of Kennewick, died Nov. 17 in Richland. She was born in Spokane, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 45 years. She was the retired director of hospice at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Leta L. Seibold, 95, of Kennewick, died Nov. 17 in Kennewick. She was born in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, and lived in Kennewick for seven years. She was a retired music teacher. Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Jerome L. Wallace, 84, of Pasco, died Nov. 18 in Richland. He was born in Perham, Minnesota, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 49 years. He was a retired heavy equipment manager for Hanford. Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

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