Tri-City Herald death notices for May 7, 2026
Richard S. Hecker
Richard S. Hecker, 66, of Prosser, died May 1 in Prosser.
He was born in Sunnyside and was a lifelong Yakima Valley resident.
He was an agricultural driver.
Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn M. Inglis
Kathryn Mary Inglis, 67, of Richland, died May 4 in Richland.
She was born in Colville and worked in the retail industry.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
McKenzie L. Christensen
McKenzie Lynn Christensen, 30, of West Richland, died April 29 in Spokane.
She was born in Richland.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn F. Best
Marilyn Faye Best, 89, of Kennewick, died May 5 in Denver.
She was born in Denver and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 81 years.
She was a retired secretary.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Joe D. Perez Jr.
Joe David Perez Jr., 72, of Pasco, died May 5 in Pasco.
He was born in Ennis, Texas, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 48 years.
He was a retired laborer.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.