Tri-City Herald death notices for Sept. 21-22, 2025
George Rose
George Rose, 79, of Richland, died Sept. 15 in Richland.
He was born in New Bedford, Mass., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 41 years.
He was a retired consultant.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Sayres Westsik
Jean Sayres Westsik, 99, of Kennewick, died Sept. 15.
She was born in Knoxville, Tenn., and lived in the Tri-Cities more than 30 years.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Alonzo Marquez
Alonzo Marquez, 80, of Yakima, died Sept. 18 in Yakima.
He was born in Kansas City, Kan., and was a longtime Sunnyside and Yakima resident.
He was a retired paralegal in the legal profession.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Earlena R. Beden
Earlena Ruth Beden, 85, of Kennewick, died Sept. 18.
She was born in Montgomery, Kan., and lived in Richland for over 60 years.
She was a travel agent.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Jaunita R. Loid
Jaunita Rose Loid, 81, of Kennewick, died Sept. 16 in Kennewick.
She was born in Asotin and lived in Kennewick for 30 years.
She was a retired head chef and cook.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Sheila M. Kanaly Fountain
Sheila Margaret Kanaly Fountain, 93, of Benton City, died Sept. 15 in Benton City.
She was born in Boston, Mass., and lived in Benton City for three years.
She was a retired registered nurse.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Lynda F. Cantrell
Lynda Faye Cantrell, 81, of Richland, died Aug. 31 in Richland.
She was born in Bayou La Batre, Ala., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 47 years.
She was a retired clerk for a government agency.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry D. Ostrem
Jerry Duane Ostrem, 86, of Kennewick, died Sept. 19 in Kennewick.
He was born in Sidney, Mont., and lived in Kennewick for two years.
He was retired from 36 years in the U.S. Army.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Loretta J. Luther
Loretta Jean Luther, 96, of Zillah, died Sept. 22 in Zillah.
She was born in Calvin, N.D., and was a longtime Granger and Zillah resident.
She was the former owner of O.L. Luther Co. and a former grape and cherry farmer.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Christine M. Chalmers
Christine Margaret Chalmers, 70, of Kennewick, died Sept. 21 in Kennewick.
She was born in Richland and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ernest C. Mincey
Ernest Carlisle Mincey, 90, of Sunnyside, died Sept. 19 in Sunnyside.
He was born in Floyds, S.C., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 50 years.
He was a retired nuclear operator.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Darrel Hanger Goodwin
Darrel Hanger Goodwin, 86, of Pasco, died Sept. 16 in Pasco.
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and lived in the area for 84 years.
The U.S. Army veteran was a retired banker.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.