Tri-City Herald death notices Dec. 26, 2022
Mae A. Timmermans
Mae A. Timmermans, 83, of Leavenworth, died Dec. 23 in Wenatchee.
She was born in Ridderkerk, Holland, Netherlands, and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired self-employee antiques dealer.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Paula R. Eakin
Paula Renee Eakin, 52, of Kennewick, died Dec. 20 in Kennewick.
She was born in Spokane and lived in the Tri-Cities for 41 years.
She was a sparkling winemaker for Columbia Crest.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert J. Ripplinger
Robert J. Ripplinger, 69, of Prosser, died Dec. 23 in Prosser.
He was born in Tacoma and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
He was a retired forklift operator.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Maria R. Gutierrez
Maria R. Gutierrez, 84, of Naches, died Dec. 25 in Yakima.
She was born in Rio Grande City, Texas, and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired laborer.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.