Tri-City Herald death notices for July 30-31, 2025

Maria Del Refugio Muñiz Munguia

Maria Del Refugio Muñiz Munguia, 70, of Pasco, died July 29 in Kennewick.

She was born in Mexico and lived in Pasco for six months.

She was a homemaker.

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

Theodor H. O. Richards

Theodor Herman Orion Richards, 18, of Richland, died July 12 in Richland.

He was born in Campbell, Ken., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 12 years.

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

Gene O. Phipps

Gene Oliver Phipps, 96, of Kennewick, died July 27 in Kennewick.

He was born in Colville, Wash., and lived in the Tri-Cities for nine years.

The U.S. Army veteran was a retired civil servant.

Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.

Pedro A. Nicacio

Pedro A. Nicacio, 91, of Kennewick, died July 28 in Kennewick.

He was born in Dallas, Texas, and was a longtime Mabton and Kennewick resident.

He was a retired employment officer for veterans.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

Yvonne Towner

Yvonne Towner, 84, of Kennewick, died July 28 in Kennewick.

She was born in Houston, Texas, and lived in Kennewick for 34 years.

She was the retired owner of a conference planning company.

Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Auner Alfaro

Auner Alfaro, 56, of Kennewick, died July 27 in Texas.

He was born in Petatlan, Guerrero, Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 25 years.

He was an agricultural laborer.

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

Audrey Sampson Clark

Audrey Sampson Clark, 76, of Richland, died July 26 in Richland.

She was born in Las Vegas and lived in Richland for 53 years.

She was a musician and teacher.

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

This story was originally published August 1, 2025 at 5:00 AM.