Tri-City Herald death notices for Aug. 15 to 19, 2025
Ithiphone Phongoudom
Ithiphone Phongoudom, 63, of Pasco, died Aug. 17 in Pasco.
He was born in Thahkek, Laos and lived in the Tri-Cities for 45 years.
He was a retired machine operator for PCA.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie P. Stout
Marjorie Pamela Stout, 77, of Kennewick, died Aug. 15 in Kennewick.
She was born in Flint, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 26 years.
She was a retired homemaker.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Lucio A. Moreno Quijano
Lucio Antonio Moreno Quijano, 48, of Kennewick, died Aug. 3 in Oregon.
He was born in Mexico and lived in the Tri-Cities for 26 years.
He was an industrial painter.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Gregory R. Rice
Gregory Richard Rice, 71, of Connell, died Aug. 11 in Richland.
He was born in Clarkston and lived in Connell for 4 months.
He was a retired police officer.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Father Robert P. Himes
Robert Patrick Himes, 92, of Yakima, died Aug. 16 in Yakima.
He was born in Brookville, Penn. and was a longtime Yakima Valley and White Salmon resident.
He was a retired priest and teacher.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Gumisindo Garcia Silva
Gumisindo Garcia Silva, 71, of Pasco, died Aug. 13 in Richland.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and lived in the Tri-Cities for more than 50 years.
He was a retired owner operator.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Mona G. Champion
Mona Gaye Champion, 73, of Kennewick, died Aug. 15 in Kennewick.
She was born in Amarillo, Texas and lived in the Tri-Cities for 69 years.
She was a retired clerical worker for Battelle.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard A. Tigner
Richard Alexander Tigner, 55, of Kennewick, died July 31 in Kennewick.
He was born in Boise and lived in the Tri-Cities for 45 years.
He was a laborer.
CODA Alternative Cremation and Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Devin J. Willard
Devin James Willard, 35, of Pasco, died Aug. 11 in Pasco.
He was born in Lake Havasu, Ariz., and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was a construction worker.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Cadesia V. Rivera
Cadesia Valena Rivera, 46, of Kennewick, died Aug. 12 in Kennewick.
She was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
She was a caregiver.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Sandy Smith
Sandy Smith, 82, of Kennewick, died Aug. 17 in Kennewick.
She was born in Abilene, Texas and lived in the Tri-Cities for 46 years.
She was a retired owner, operator and cook at Sandy’s Kitchen.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Roberto A. Lopez
Roberto Angel Lopez, 57, of Pasco, died Aug. 13 in Harlingen, Texas.
He was born in Harlingen, Texas and lived in the Tri-Cities for 49 years.
He was a truck driver and coach.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Melba L. Gulliver
Melba Leone Gulliver, 99, of Pasco, died Aug. 17 in Pasco.
She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and lived in the Tri-Cities for 37 years.
She was a retired accountant.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Otis L. Jackson
Otis Lee Jackson, 83, of Pasco, died Aug 16 in Pasco.
He was born in Kildare, Texas and lived in the Tri-Cities for 60 years.
He was a retired small animal technician at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Steven V. Owens
Steven Vern Owens, 91, of Kennewick, died Aug. 15 in Kennewick.
He was born in Kearney, Neb., and lived in Kennewick for 34 years.
He was a retired teacher for Kennewick and Richland school districts.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published August 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM.