Tri-City Herald death notices for July 9, 2025
Norbert ‘Scotty’ O. Kruschke
Norbert “Scotty” Orlando Kruschke, 92, of Kennewick, died July 8 in Richland.
He was born in Belle Plaine, Minn., and lived in Kennewick for 72 years.
He was a retired U.S. Postal Service clerk.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Laurie Vern Bates
Laurie Vern Bates, 82, of Kennewick, died July 7 in Kennewick.
He was born in Portland, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 80 years.
He was a retired police lieutenant for the Richland Police Department and assistant director of the Benton Franklin Juvenile Justice Center.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Juana Martinez Magana
Juana Martinez Magana, 73, of Pasco, died July 4 in Pasco.
She was born in Mexico and lived in Pasco for 36 years.
She worked as a meat processor for Tyson Foods.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Carole Y. Bowles
Carole Yvonne Bowles, 89, of Richland, died July 4 in Richland.
She was born in Oil City, Penn., and lived in Richland over 35 years.
She was a retired public servant.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Charles K. Fisher
Charles Kenneth Fisher, 65, of Benton City, died June 24 in Benton City.
He was born in Spokane and lived in the Richland area for 25 years.
He was a restaurant owner.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald L. Mallonee
Ronald Lee Mallonee, 86, of Richland, died June 30 in Richland.
He was born in Compton, Calif., and lived in Richland for six years.
He was a retired electrician.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse S. Espinoza
Jesse Scott Espinoza, 46, of Minnesota, died July 2 in Minnesota.
He was born in Sunnyside and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.
He was a concrete worker in the construction industry.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Berida Naomi-Puanani Kajioka
Berida Naomi-Puanani Kajioka, 76, of Kennewick, died June 29 in Kennewick.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was a homemaker.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Rogelio Capristo Jr.
Rogelio Capristo Jr., 38, of Burbank, died June 29 in Burbank.
He was born in Fresno, Calif., and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was a manager.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Gudrun Douay
Gudrum Douay, 91, of Pasco, died July 7 in Pasco.
She was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 47 years.
She was a retired nurse midwife.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Swapan Chaudhuri
Swapan Chaudhuri, 82, of Kennewick, died June 28 in Kennewick.
He was born in Kolkata, India, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 30 years.
He was a retired government engineer.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Ralph J. Davis
Ralph James Davis, 66, of Benton City, died June 23 in Benton City.
He was born in Seattle and lived in Benton City for over 20 years.
The U.S. Army veteran was a retired heavy equipment operator.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published July 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM.