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Ruth Olive Rashford

Ruth Olive Rashford

Mar 19, 2026

Ruth O. Rashford, cherished resident of Zillah, Washington, peacefully passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on December 22, 1932, in Yakima, Washington, Ruth was the beloved daughter of John and Olive Cochran.

On January 22, 1951, she united in marriage with her devoted husband, Benny, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership....

Romeo Ybarra

Romeo Ybarra

Mar 13, 2026

SUNNYSIDE – Romeo Ybarra, born on July 28, 1947, in Hoopeston, Illinois, passed away on March 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of honor, hard work, and deep devotion to his family.

In 1968, Romeo stepped forward to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. For his bravery and dedicated service, he was decorated with the National...

Bruce L. Hoptowit

Bruce L. Hoptowit

Mar 6, 2026

Bruce Lee Hoptowit, 42, of Yakima, Washington, passed away in Wapato, Washington on March 6, 2026.

He was born on November 18, 1983 in Yakima, Washington to Ricky Glenn Hoptowit and Michelle (DePrey) Hoptowit. Bruce grew up in the Yakima valley and was very smart at a young age and was in the “ Program for Accelerated Learning” program at Wide...

Joyce M Oppie

Joyce M Oppie

Mar 6, 2026

Joyce M Gidion Oppie was born January 29, 1936 in Mabton, WA. She attended Mabton schools where she graduated. Joyce became the very first elected Miss Mabton.

She passed March 6, 2026 at Amber Hills in Prosser, where she made her home after the death of her daughter, Jeri Rome and son in law Lee Rome to cancer. She also is...

Frank Ray Foster

Frank Ray Foster

Mar 4, 2026

In Memory of: Frank Ray Foster

Frank Ray Foster, of Mantua, Ohio.

Born on December 27, 1939, passed away at his home on March 4, 2026.

Frank had two children with Carol Gruner, their daughter Carrie Foster married to Bob Jewell and son Matthew Foster. Frank was also a proud grandfather to John Paul Jones the father to great grandchildren Eden and Marlee...

Arlen Ramos-Moses Sr.

Arlen Ramos-Moses Sr.

Mar 4, 2026

Arlen Ramos – Moses, Sr.

Arlen Ramos – Moses, Sr. “Holy Moses” paid his fees and is getting ready with his horse Oscar to go to the roping arena in the sky to win that Gold Buckle on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at his home and with his loving wife at Look Back Hill Ranch, White Swan, Washington. Arlen left behind...

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