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Juan Estevan Uvalle

Juan Estevan Uvalle

Feb 22, 2026

Juan “Johnny” Uvalle

July 18, 1962 – February 22, 2026

Juan “Johnny” Uvalle, 63, of Sunnyside, Washington, passed away peacefully in his home on February 22, 2026.

Born on July 18, 1962, in Grandview, WA, to Angela Melendrez and Estevan Uvalle, Juan was a lifelong resident of the Yakima Valley. While he lived in various parts of Washington throughout his life, Sunnyside was always...

Jayden Farias

Jayden Farias

Feb 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jayden J. Farias

With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Jayden J. Farias, who gained his angel wings on February 20, 2026.

Born on August 29, 2007 in Sunnyside Wa, Jayden was more than a son, nephew, brother, grandson, cousin, and friend — he was a light in all of our lives....

Jose Luis Carmona Jimenez

Jose Luis Carmona Jimenez

Feb 17, 2026

Jose Luis Carmona Jimenez, 56, de Buena Washington, falleció el 17 de Febrero. Nació el 10 de Agosto 1969 en Jungapeo, Michoacán Mexico. Será recordado por su amabilidad, humor y dedicación a su familia y amigos. Le sobreviven su esposa, Giselda; sus hijos, Jose, Luis, Juan Daniel y Evert; y sus cuatro nietos.

Su fallecimiento dejó un vacío en el corazón...

Roger Schrotenboer

Roger Schrotenboer

Feb 12, 2026

Roger Wayne Schrotenboer passed away on February 12, 2026 and found rest in the Lord after a 20+ year-long journey with Parkinson's Disease. His servant heart and hard-working, kind demeanor will be remembered by his family and friends.

Born in Yakima, WA on March 23, 1954 to Harold and Thelma (Oord) Schrotenboer, he was the third of five children, and the...

Jennifer Marie George

Jennifer Marie George

Feb 12, 2026

Jennifer “Jen” Marie George-Fiander was born on December 30, 1977, and passed away February 12, 2026. She was brought into this world by her late father Macy Greg George and her mother Barbara “Bo” Jo Haggerty. Jennifer was raised and educated in White Swan, WA, where she attended Fort Simcoe Job Corps. During that time, she built friendships that became...

Betty Cherry

Betty Cherry

Feb 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Betty J. Cherry

July 31, 1935 – February 11, 2026

Betty was born on July 31, 1935, in Salem, Arkansas, to Ina L. Owens (Cochran) and Jesse D. Owens. She met her husband, William (Bill) F. Cherry, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They were married on March 15, 1953, in Salem, Arkansas. Later that same year,...

Daryl Allen Robare

Daryl Allen Robare

Feb 11, 2026

Daryl Allen Robare, age 82, of Zillah, Washington passed away February 11 at home.

Born February 7, 1944 in Negaunee, Michigan to George and Audrey Robare he was the second son and a prankster from a young age. He loved sports and was a star basketball player for the miners of Negaunee. He graduated in 1966 from Northern Michigan University with...

Marilyn E Smith

Marilyn E Smith

Feb 10, 2026

Marilyn Smith was born on September 9th 1941 to Ken and Irma Alderson. She fell asleep in Jesus on February 10th 2026. She was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. She is survived by her Husband Dave and her two sons and their wives David Jr. and Tammy and Kenny and Tina, her sister Deanna and brother Norm, and...

Charles D. Ortiz

Charles D. Ortiz

Feb 9, 2026

Charles Douglas Ortiz, 76, of Wapato, WA, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Seattle, WA. He was born on January 22, 1950, to Jesus and Carmen Ortiz.

A graduate of Wapato High School and Washington State College, Charles married Raquel H. Vargas on December 6, 1969. They raised five children in Wapato. Charles, often known as "Chuck," retired in 2000...

Cristoval Ramirez Sr.

Cristoval Ramirez Sr.

Feb 9, 2026

Cristoval Ramirez Jr., beloved father and family anchor, was born on April 7, 1960, and passed away on February 5, 2026, in his home, at peace and in prayer, held in the love of his family. 

Cristoval was born to Cristoval Ramirez and Paula Garza Ramirez in Mercedes, Texas. In 1963, he moved with his family to Sunnyside, Washington, where he...

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