Tri-City Herald death notices Feb. 3-4, 2023
James S. Cunningham
James Steven Cunningham, 64, of Richland, died Jan. 30 in Richland.
He was born in San Diego, Calif., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 62 years.
He was a retired truck driver.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Chio Phongoudom
Chio Phongoudom, 61, of Pasco, died Feb. 1 in Spokane.
She was born in Laos and lived in the Tri-Cities since 2002.
She was a homemaker.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine R. McLaughlin
Catherine Rose McLaughlin, 90, of Kennewick, died Jan. 31 at Village View Adult Family Home in Richland.
She was born in Rushville, Ind., and lived in the Tri-Cities since 2018.
She was a retired healthcare administrator.
Life Tribute Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce M. Butler
Joyce Marie Butler, 83, of Richland, died Jan. 30 in Richland.
She was born in Joliet, Ill., and lived in Richland for five months.
She was a retired Empress dealer.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Fred R. Permann
Fred Robert Permann, 78, of Pasco, died Feb. 1 at Brookdale Torbett Assisted Living in Richland.
He was born in Bismark, N.D., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 47 years.
He was a retired craftsman for the city of Richland.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Michael J. Moran
Michael Jerome Moran, 77, of Kennewick, died Feb. 2 in Kennewick.
He was born in Coulee Dam, Wash., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 42 years.
He was a retired commercial salesperson.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard H. Levy
Richard H. Levy, 74, of Richland, died Jan. 31 at home.
He was born in Houston, Texas, and moved to Richland from Los Angeles six months ago.
He was a fine artist.
Life Tribute Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ricky Ricardo Martinez
Ricky Ricardo Martinez, 60, of Pasco, died Jan. 31 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.
He was born in Walla Walla and lived in the Tri-Cities for 40 years.
He was a retired teacher’s aide and maintenance man.
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Dennis L. Morrow
Dennis Lee Morrow, 66, of Randle, Wash., died Feb. 1 in Grandview.
He was born in Sunnyside and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
He was a diesel mechanic and truck driver.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Henriette E. Reim
Henriette Elizabeth Reim, 89, died Jan. 20.
She lived in the Tri-Cities area for 49 years and was a retired teacher.
The Neptune Society of Spokane is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence Hugh Smith, 78, died Jan. 23.
He lived in the Tri-Cities area for over 30 years and was a retired electrician.
The Neptune Society of Spokane is in charge of arrangements.
Charlene R. Cortez
Charlene Rose Cortez, 87, of Ellensburg, died Feb. 3 in Ellensburg.
She was born in Mabton and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired cook.
Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, is in charge of arrangements.