Tri-City Herald death notices March 26-27, 2024
Fred A. Jensen
Fred A. Jensen, 71, of Richland, died March 20 in Richland.
He was born in San Diego, Calif., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 31 years.
He was a retired nuclear engineer at the Hanford site.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Randall ‘Randy’ S. Jones
Randall “Randy” Stanford Jones, 53, of Prosser, died March 19 at Trios Health in Kennewick.
He was born in Hemet, Calif., and lived in Prosser most of his life.
He was an automotive mechanic.
Prosser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne W. Houghtaling
Wayne Wesley Houghtaling, 60, of Kennewick, died March 27 at home.
He was born in Pomona, Calif., and moved to Kennewick from Alaska a year ago.
He was an account representative for Grainger Industrial Supply.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
John R. Rada
John Raymond Rada, 72, of Burbank, died March 23 at home.
He was born in Havre, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 70 years.
He was the retired owner and operator for John Rada Excavation.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Olive M. Jackson
Olive Marie Jackson, 100, died March 22 in Kennewick.
She was born in Landa, N.D., and lived in Richland for 73 years.
She was a retired registered nurse and director of nursing at Kadlec hospital.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Rose M. Wrung
Rose Marie Wrung, 81, of Sunnyside, died March 26 in Sunnyside.
She was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., and was a longtime Sunnyside resident.
She was a mental health counselor.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Noon Kaing/Chantha Long
Noon Kaing, also known as Chantha Long, 69, died March 25 at home.
He was born in Kampuchea, Cambodia, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 25 years.
He was retired from Tyson Meats.
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy J. Welch
Dorothy Jane Welch, 95, of Richland, died March 21 in Richland.
She was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., and lived in the Tri-Cities area since 1959.
She was a homemaker.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen J. Stone
Kathleen Janet Stone, 79, of Kennewick, died March 24 in Kennewick.
She was born in Helena, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 34 years.
She was a retired teacher and digital artist.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Curtis E. Snow
Curtis Emmett Snow, 95, of Richland, died March 19 in Kennewick.
He was born in Vernon, Texas, and lived in Richland for 75 years.
He was a retired Richland School District maintenance supervisor.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Georganna Ragsdale
Georganna Ragsdale, 89, of Ellensburg, died March 25 in Ellensburg.
She was born in Rotan, Texas, and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired bookkeeper.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Steven T.K. ‘Kacy’ Roberts
Steven T.K. “Kacy” Roberts, 42, of Spokane, died March 26 in Kennewick.
He was born in Yakima and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was a plumber.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Eugenio C. Villa Sr.
Eugenio C. Villa Sr., 85, of Granger, died March 26 in Granger.
He was born in Smiley, Texas, and was a longtime Granger resident.
He was retired from school district maintenance and was a bus driver.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published March 27, 2024 at 10:26 AM.