Tri-City Herald death notices for Dec. 15, 2025
Steven Chalk
Steven Chalk, 74, of West Richland, died Dec. 12 in West Richland.
He was born in San Gabriel, Calif., and lived in the Tri-Cities area since 1973.
He was a quality control engineer at the Hanford site.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Veronica Sanchez
Veronica Sanchez, 41, of Warrenville, died Dec. 12 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.
She was born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in Kennewick for six months.
She was a laborer.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Stacy R. Powers Valdez
Stacy Rae Powers Valdez, 52, of Pasco, died Dec. 13 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
She was a hotel housekeeping manager.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Steven J. Dinyar
Steven John Dinyar, 78, of Tacoma, died Dec. 7 in Pasco.
The U.S. Navy veteran was born in Johnstown, PA, and was a retired electrical engineer.
CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Andrea Taylor
Andrea Taylor, 62, of Richland, died Dec. 8 in Richland.
She was born in the Dominican Republic and lived in the Tri-Cities area for nine years.
She was the owner and baker at Blossom Cups & Cakes.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald J. Hunter
Donald J. Hunter, 70, of Benton City, died Dec. 14 in Benton City.
He was born in Alma, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 48 years.
He was a retired painter for Battelle Industries.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca A. Wedberg
Rebecca Ann Wedberg, 74, of Kennewick, died Dec. 14 in Richland.
She was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
She was a retired teacher.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald A. Sebelien
Donald August Sebelien, 84, of Pasco, died Dec. 8 in Pasco.
He was born in Davenport, Iowa, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 51 years.
The veteran was a retired government scientist.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard ‘Rick’ L. Guttu
Richard “Rick” Leon Guttu, 77, of Yakima, died Dec. 10 in Bellevue.
He was born in Seattle and was a longtime Yakima Valley resident.
He was a retired salesman in the wholesale construction industry.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Rosa M. Tidwell
Rosa Marie Tidwell, 88, of Pasco, died Dec. 11 in Pasco.
She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and lived in the Tri-Cities since 2001.
She was a retired office manager.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Darlene R. Amend
Darlene Rose Amend, 93, of Kennewick, died Dec. 12 in Kennewick.
She was born in Lyman, Neb., and lived in the Tri-Cities for over 70 years.
She was a homemaker and volunteer.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Rosann B. Reeder
Rosann B. Reeder, 83, of Kennewick, died Dec. 8 in Springfield, Ore.
She was born in Heber City, Utah, and lived in Kennewick for 48 years.
She was a homemaker.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
This story was originally published December 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM.