Tri-City Herald death notices for Feb. 5, 2026
Janice D. Schwab
Janice Diane Schwab, 85, of Kennewick, died Jan. 21 in Kennewick.
She was born in Wallace, Idaho, and lived in Richland and Kennewick for 62 years.
She was a retired computer scientist for the government.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Tina L. Pielstick
Tina Louise Pielstick, 61, of Richland, died Dec. 23 in Richland.
She was born in San Francisco, Calif., and lived in Richland for many years.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Irene J. Rommel
Irene Joan Rommel, 66, of Richland, died Jan. 17 in Richland.
She was born in Monroe, Wash., and lived in Richland for five years.
She was a dental hygienist.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Ryan J. Clark
Ryan James Clark, 53, of Richland, died Jan. 30 in Richland.
He was born in Provo, Utah, and lived in the Tri-Cities most of his life.
He was a NACE inspector.
Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Juan L. Salinas
Juan Lakota Salinas, 29, of Kennewick, died Feb. 5 in Kennewick.
He was born in Richland and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was a merchandiser at Walmart Supercenter in Kennewick.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Kopaska
Steve Kopaska, 66, of Kennewick, died Feb. 4 in Kennewick.
He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and lived in the Tri-Cities area for four years.
He was a retired RV technician for Broadmoor RV in Pasco and Roberson RV in Salem, Ore.,
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Salvador Bobadilla Frias
Salvador Bobadilla Frias, 78, of Grandview, died Feb. 4 in Richland.
He was born in Barranca de Santa Clara, Mexico, and was a longtime Grandview resident.
He was a retired farm laborer.
Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, is in charge of arrangements.
Carlos De Leon Vidauri
Carlos De Leon Vidauri, 42, of Kennewick, died Feb. 1 in Kennewick.
He was born in San Martin Hidalgo, Mexico, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 16 years.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.