Tri-City Herald death notices for April 14, 2025
Rita Parker
Rita Parker, 73, of Sunnyside, died April 13 in Kennewick.
She was born in Barre, Vermont, and was a longtime Lower Yakima Valley resident.
She was a retired retail manager.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Carol J. Mitchell
Carol Jean Mitchell, 82, of Pasco, died April 9 in Richland.
She was born in Leigh, Neb., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 80 years.
She was a retired contract inspector for the General Services Administration.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard ‘Rick’ G. Pedee
Richard “Rick” Gene Pedee, 76, of Prosser and Grandview, died April 13 in Prosser.
He was born in Sunnyside and was the longtime owner of Valley Auto Parts in Sunnyside.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Judith L. Willard
Judith L. Willard, 91, of Kennewick, died April 11 in Kennewick.
She was born in Polson, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 62 years.
She was a retired administrator at Kadlec Hospital.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Guadalupe Vera
Guadalupe Vera, 51, of Spokane, died April 8 in Spokane.
He was born in Kennewick and lived in the Tri-Cities for 18 years.
He was a cook.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert W. Barnes
Robert Wade Barnes, 70, of Pasco, died April 13 in Kennewick.
He was born in Nyssa, Ore., and grew up in Pasco and returned two years ago.
He was a retired mechanic and truck driver.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.