Tri-City Herald death notices for April 22, 2025

Susan J. Purcell

Susan Joanne Purcell, 68, of Kennewick, died April 19 in Kennewick.

She was born in Southampton, N.Y., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 22 years.

She was a retired bus driver for the Richland School District.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Gerardo C. Medrano Sr.

Gerardo C. Medrano Sr., 66, of Kennewick, died April 15 in Kennewick.

He was born in San Pedro de Las Colonias, Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 41 years.

He was the retired owner of Major Tune Auto Repair.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Juan De La Cruz Guerrero

Juan De La Cruz Guerrero, 86, of Othello, died April 10 in Richland.

He lived in Othello for 53 years.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Colleen M. Thornton

Colleen M. Thornton, 78, of Richland, died April 20 in Richland.

She was born in American Fork, Utah, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 42 years.

She was a volunteer and a former business owner.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel I. Gonzalez

Daniel Isuard Gonzalez, 54, of Prosser, died April 5 in Prosser.

He was born in Mexico and lived in Prosser for 15 years.

He was a fork lift driver.

CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley P. Tonkin

Shirley Pauline Tonkin, 87, of Kennewick, died April 19 in Kennewick.

She was born in Great Falls, Mont., and lived in Kennewick for eight months.

She was a retired microbiologist.

Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley L. Horntvedt

Shirley L. Horntvedt, 78, of Kennewick, died April 21 in Kennewick.

She was born in Kennewick and was lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

She was a retired mental health counselor.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.