Death Notices

Tri-City Herald death notices for Dec. 17, 2025

Heidi L. Hurd

Heidi Lynn Hurd, 62, of Richland, died Dec. 9 in Richland.

She was born in Mountain View, Calif., and lived in Richland for 18 years.

The U.S. Air Force veteran was self-employed.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

William B. Wagoner

Williams Bryson Wagoner, 45, of Richland, died Dec. 6 in Richland.

He was born in Spokane and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 40 years.

He was a jack of all trades.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Roxanne A. Karr

Roxanne Arleta Karr, 67, of Kennewick, died Dec. 14 in Richland.

She was born in Coos Bay, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 12 years.

She was a retired registered nurse.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Lyle D. Kramer

Lyle Dwight Kramer, 90, of Kennewick, died Dec. 9 in Richland.

He was born in Mitchell, S.D., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 30 years.

He was a military veteran and retired engineer.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Matthew I. Slavin

Matthew Israel Slavin, 69, of Kennewick, died Dec. 3 in Kennewick.

He was born in Queens, N.Y., and was a writer and editor.

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

Ceasar H. Carrillo

Ceasar H. Carrillo, 32, of Richland, died Dec. 14 in Richland.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Constance ‘Connie’ E. George

Constance “Connie” Elaine George, 92, of Pasco, died Dec. 15 in Pasco.

She was born in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 81 years.

She was a retired bus driver for the Kennewick School District.

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

Steven E. Hoover

Steven Elbert Hoover, 72, of West Richland, died Dec. 17 in Richland.

He was born in Denver, Colo., and lived in West Richland for 10 years.

He was a retired stonemason.

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

Paul Pagaloa Uli

Paul Pagaloa Uli, 60, of Pasco, died Dec. 8 in Richland.

He was born in Coco Solo, Panama, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 25 years.

The U.S. Army veteran was a truck driver at the Hanford site.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Van de Graaf

Maxine Van de Graaf, 92, of Sunnyside, died Dec. 16 in Sunnyside.

She was born in Toppenish and was a lifelong Yakima Valley resident.

She was the retired co-owner of a beef cattle feeder businesses.

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

Debra J. Tyler

Debra Jayne Tyler, 69, of Pasco, died Dec. 12 in Pasco.

She was born in Phoenix, Ariz., and lived in Pasco for five years.

She was a retired administrative assistant.

CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Jose L. Cardenas

Jose L. Cardenas, 77, of Granger, died Dec. 16 in Grange.

He was born in Sunnyside and was a lifelong Yakima Valley resident.

He was a retired agricultural laborer.

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

This story was originally published December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

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