Death notices for Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and the Yakima Valley.

The Tri-City Herald published death notices throughout April 2026 for residents across the Tri-Cities area and surrounding communities. Here is a summary of each article. Here are key takeaways: • ...

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 ...