Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Lohdefinck Richard “Dick” Lohdefinck, a long-time resident of Richland, Washington, peacefully returned to his loving Heavenly Father’s arms on Father’s Day, June 18, 2017. Dick was born on January 3, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Evea and Frank...

Eric Matthew Powell, 31 of Kennewick, WA passed away June 15, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1986 in Richland, WA. Eric spent the years from childhood to early adulthood at the family home in Kennewick, WA.  He attended local schools, graduating from Liberty Christian...

Sally KirkpatrickWife, Mother, Sister, Daughter, Grandmother and Friend  Sally Kirkpatrick (Abken née Trelstad) passed away peacefully on June 15, 2017 at her home in Kennewick, WA.  We remember Sally’s rich family, social, and  professional endeavors as we celebrate...

Leon Jones, JR Leon Jones, Jr., 54 of West Richland passed away on June 15, 2017 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. He was born in Forrest City, AR on September 2, 1962. He grew up in the small town of Madison, AR with 11 siblings; he was the oldest out of the 6 boys....

Eleanor V. Bee Eleanor V. Bee, 97, of Richland passed away June 14, 2017. She was born in Parkersburg, W. Virginia to Effie and William Bee. Eleanor grew up and graduated from High School in Parkersburg, W. Virginia. She lived in Charleston, W. Virginia, Cincinnati,...

Harold J. Kupfer, 86, of Richland, WA, went to be with Jesus on June 9, 2017. He was born to Henry and Eva Kupfer on February 13, 1931, in Tremonton, UT. His parents and siblings moved to Sunnyside, outside of Portland, OR in 1942, where he graduated from Milwaukie...

Judy Song (Knight) Armstrong Judy Song Armstrong, 67, passed away June 13, 2017 in her home. She was born March 15, 1950 in Nam Hae, South Korea. She came to the United States in 1972 and has lived in the Tri-Cities since. Judy obtained U.S, citizenship in 1985, a...