Tri-City Herald death notices for Jan. 15-16, 2026
Constance G. Ozment
Constance Georgine Ozment, 84, of Prosser, died Jan. 12 in Prosser.
She was born in Huntley Project, Mont., and was a longtime Prosser resident.
She was a retired associate engineer at the Energy Northwest nuclear plant.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Erlinda Vasquez
Erlinda Vasquez, 76, of Richland, died Jan. 6 in Richland.
She was born in Rock Springs, Wyo., and lived in Moses Lake for 43 years.
She lived in the Tri-Cities for seven years and was a retired business owner/operator.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Elton E. Hunt
Elton Elias Hunt, 95, of Richland, died Jan. 14 in Richland.
He was born in Cedar City, Utah, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 66 years.
He was a retired physical therapist.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
David B. Courson
David Buck Courson, 73, of Kennewick, died Jan. 13 in Kennewick.
He was born in Portland, Ore., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for most of his life.
He was a retired self-employed project manager.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry T. Dean
Jerry Thomas Dean, 68, of Pasco, died Jan. 13 in Pasco.
He was born in Pasco and was lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was a retired pipefitter/welder with UA Local 598.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.