Tri-City Herald death notices Sept. 18, 2023
Kenneth A. Hoopengarner
Kenneth Allyn Hoopengarner, 72, of Benton City, died Sept. 17 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and lived in Benton City for 22 years.
He was a retired journalist for the Tri-City Herald.
Compassionate Cremation Society of Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia A. McKenna
Patricia Ann McKenna, 93, of Richland, died Sept. 13 in Richland.
She was born in Sharon, Penn., and has lived in the Tri-Cities for 50 years.
She was a retired registered nurse.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert M. Zufelt
Robert Merrill Zufelt, 78, of Richland, died Sept. 13 in Richland.
He was born in Newberg, Ore., and has lived in the Tri-Cities for 49 years.
He was a retired maintenance worker for the Richland Water Department
Hillcrest Funerals and Cremation, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis A. Hackney
Lewis Allen Hackney, 88, of Kennewick, died Sept. 14 in Kennewick.
He was born in Pasco and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
He was the retired owner of H&H Sales and Rentals.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Betina R. Huels
Betina Rae Huels, 42, of Pasco, died Sept. 16 in Kennewick.
She was born in Richland and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.
She was the lead biller for Westcare.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Nicholas V. Pavicic
Nicholas Vincent Pavicic, 47, of West Richland, died Sept. 13 in West Richland.
He was born in Garden City, Mich., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 15 years.
He was an engineer for Bechtel.
Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
