Tri-City Herald death notices Dec. 3-4, 2021
Kent G. Dieringer
Kent G. Dieringer, 69, of Finley, died Nov. 29 at home.
He was born in Dayton, Wash., and lived in the Tri-Cities over 50 years.
He was a retired circuit board designer in the technology industry.
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Kelleen S. Hecox
Kelleen Suzanne Hecox, 65, of Kennewick, died Nov. 29 in Kennewick.
She was born in Redwood City, Calif., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 45 years.
She was a retired soldering technician.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth J. Hannah
Kenneth Joseph Hannah, 82, of Richland, died Dec. 3 at Creekstone Assisted Living.
He was born in Madera, Calif, and lived in Richland for 43 years.
He was a retired metallurgical engineer for Energy Northwest for 26 years.
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Jorge Martinez Flores
Jorge Martinez Flores, 48, of Grandview, died Dec. 2 in Sunnyside.
He was born in Los Horcones, Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in Grandview for 18 years.
He was a laborer in the agricultural industry.
Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara J. Loar
Barbara Jane Loar, 89, of Grandview, died Nov. 30 in Prosser.
She was born on Batavia, Mich., and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired warehouse worker
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald L. Brown
Gerald Lynn Brown, 75, of Kennewick, died Dec. 2 in Kennewick.
He was born in Rochester, Minn., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 34 years.
He was a retired service manager.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara G. Duncan
Barbara Gail Duncan, 73, of Richland, died Nov. 30 in Richland.
She was born in St. Louis, Mo., and lived in Richland for 26 years.
She was a retired teacher at Bethlehem Lutheran School in Kennewick.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Matthew L. Plypick
Matthew Lewis Plypick, 56, of Kennewick, died Nov. 23 at Trios Southridge Hospital in Kennewick.
He was born in Richland and lived in the Tri-Cities for three months.
He was a mechanic in the automotive industry.
ezCremate.com Tri-Cities is in charge of arrangements.
Gertrude G. Vincent
Gertrude Grace Vincent, 95, of Richland, died Dec. 1 in Kennewick.
She was born in Outlook, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities 70 years.
She was a retired nurse.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published December 4, 2021 at 5:00 AM.