Tri-City Herald death notices Jan. 5, 2022

Dylan J. Descoteaux

Dylan Jacob Descoteaux, 26, of Pasco, died Jan. 1 in Kennewick.

He was born in Seattle and lived in Kennewick for 10 months.

He was a phlebotomist and caregiver.

Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Vasantha Soudararajan

Vasantha Soudararajan, 84, of Kennewick, died Jan. 4 at home.

She was born in Kumbakonam, India, and lived in Kennewick for the past three years.

She was a homemaker.

Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Nellie F. Shields

Nellie Faye Shields, 89, of Pasco, died Dec. 30 at home.

She was born in Greenville, S.C., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 65 years.

She was a homemaker.

Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeff Rencken

Jeff Rencken, 62, of Pasco, died Dec. 25 in Pasco.

He was born in Walla Walla and lived in the Tri-Cities for 60 years.

He worked for Battelle at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland.

Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Melinda J. Edwards

Melinda J. Edwards, 64, of Kennewick, died Jan. 2 in Richland.

She was born in Nebraska and lived in Kennewick for 20 years.

She was a retired administrative secretary at McCurley Integrity Dealerships.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Seltz

Donna Seltz, 55, of West Richland, died Jan. 1 in West Richland.

She was born in Suffern, N.Y., and lived in the Tri-Cities since 2000.

She was a stay-at-home mom.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland is in charge of arrangements.

Mary C. Dill

Mary C. Dill, 93, of Richland, died Jan. 4 in Richland.

She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 14 years.

She was an artist and business owner.

Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.