Tri-City Herald death notices July 21, 2023
Ronald W. Almberg Sr.
Ronald Walter Almberg, Sr., 85, of Richland, died July 18 at Chaplaincy Hospice Care in Kennewick.
He was born in Vermillion, S.D., and lived in Richland for 11 years.
He was a retired ordained minister, journeyman carpenter and ESL teacher.
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry ‘Skip’ E. Sandberg
Larry “Skip” Everett Sandberg, 83, of Benton City, died July 16 in Benton City.
He was born in Denver, Colo., and lived in the Tri-Cities area since 1967.
He was the retired owner of Tri-City Fence.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma L. Gustavson
Thelma Louise Gustavson, 83, of Sunnyside, died July 18 in Grandview.
She was born in Phoenix, Ariz., and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired para pro for the Grandview School District.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Arne J. Armstrong
Arne Jo Armstrong, 74, of Benton City, died July 18 in Benton City.
She was born in Pasco and was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities.
She was a retired caretaker.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Brenda L. Robertson
Brenda Lee Robertson, 75, of Kennewick, died July 15 in Chaplaincy Hospice Care in Kennewick
She was born in Pendleton, Ore., and lived in Kennewick for the past two years.
She was a retired self employed as the The Happy Hanger painting and wallpapering.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Erich R. Vorpagel
Erich Russell Vorpagel, 71, of Kennewick, died July 3 at Life Care Center of Richland.
He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and was a Tri-Cities resident since 1998.
He was a retired environmental research chemist for Battelle.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory S. Deaton
Gregory S. Deaton, 52, of Kennewick, died July 14 in Kennewick.
He was born in Sunnyside and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
He was a parts manager.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.