Tri-City Herald death notices for Jan. 8, 2026

Jorge Gomez

Jorge Joshua Gomez, 18, of Kennewick, died Jan. 1 in Richland.

He was born in Kennewick and was a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities.

He was a construction laborer.

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

Fern Smith

Fern Marie Smith, 94, of Richland, died Jan. 3 in Richland.

She was born in Powell, New York, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 72 years.

She was a retired manager.

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

Shirley Pipgras

Shirley June Pipgras, 82, of Pasco, died Jan. 2 in Pasco.

She was born in Yakima and lived in the Tri-Cities for many years throughout her life.

She was a retired LPN and massage therapist.

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

Jennifer Dickhaut

Jennifer Yun Dickhaut, 48, of Pasco, died Dec. 31 in Kennewick.

She was born in Spokane.

She was a caregiver.

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

Brent Cuillier

Brent Michael Cuillier, 44, of Burbank, died Jan. 3 in Burbank.

He was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

He was a sales representative.

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