Esperanza DeLeon Samora
Aug 28, 2026
It's with a heavy heart that we're sharing some sad news about our beloved Mother, Esperanza DeLeon Samora. She passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2026, at the wonderful age 90, in Sunnyside, Washington. She truly left us with an incredible legacy of love and a spirit that will stay with us forever.
Esperanza was born on February 23rd, 1936, in...
Rafael Martinez DeLeon
Aug 21, 2026
Rafael Martinez DeLeon, 74, passed away on Friday August 21, 2026 in Zillah, WA.
He was born May 24, 1952 in Ramonsville, TX to Simplicio and Dominga DeLeon who preceded him in death along with siblings George, Domingo, Alicia, and Isabel.
After spending his childhood in the Ramonsville, Brownsville area, his family of 8 siblings moved to the pacific northwest to work...
Kenneth Radcliff Kennedy
Aug 12, 2026
Kenneth Radcliff Kennedy
November 7, 1939 – August 12, 2026
Kenneth (“Ken” or “Cliffy”) Radcliff Kennedy passed away on August 12, 2026, in Yakima, Washington, surrounded by his children.
Born on November 7, 1939, in Toppenish, Washington, Ken was the eldest of three children born to Lester Ellis Kennedy and Selma Leona Kennedy. He grew up in the Valley, attending school in Sunnyside...
Robert J. Berger
Jun 30, 2026
Robert "Bob" J. BergerJanuary 23, 1946 – June 30, 2026Robert "Bob" J. Berger, 80, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at MultiCare in Yakima, Washington, surrounded by his children and his little sister.Bob was born in Yakima on January 23, 1946, to Adam and Genevieve Berger. He grew up in the area and graduated from Carroll High School. A...
Renee Broncheau White
Sep 8, 2026
Renee Louise Broncheau White 79, born July 12,1947 passed away peacefully at her home September 8,2026 surrounded by her loves ones and receiving hospice care. Renee was proceeded in death by her father Joseph Gabriel Broncheau, her mother Matilda Minthorne. 2 brothers,2 sisters.
Renee was a very proud Nez-Perce (Nimiipuu) woman, and she took great pride in her heritage. Her smile...
Kristen Turner
Aug 25, 2026
Kristen Kay Turner, born March 23rd, 1969 passed away at the age of 57 on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 in the home of her previously departed and loving parents Bill & Donna Turner, in Grandview, WA.
Kristen graduated from Sunnyside High School and went on to attend Central Washington University. She left college to work as a nanny in Rhode Island...
Ernest Barsten
Aug 26, 2026
Ernest Allen Barsten (Allen)
Ernest Allen Barsten, known to his family and friends as Allen, was born on June 7, 1948, to Ernest Adolf Barsten and Mary Elizabeth Gilsinger.
He passed away on August 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 78.Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a man who found joy...
Keith D. Heemsah Sr.
Sep 1, 2026
Auxpilute (Keith Danny Heemsah, Sr.)
February 1, 1957 - September 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, his family shares that Auxpilute has started his next journey. He was so many things to so many people, provider, leader, husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He was usually the center of laughter and silliness, living up to his well-earned name as Goose. A funny story...
Angela Flores
Aug 25, 2026
Maria “Angela” Flores, age 62, loving mother of three and devoted wife to husband, Mario Flores, passed away surrounded by her family on August 25th, 2026, after a short but tragic battle with cancer. Angela was diagnosed just twelve days before her passing, leaving her family in deep shock and heartbreak.
Born May 10th, 1964, in Grandview to parents Jose and...
Darren Jay Leslie
Aug 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Darren Jay Leslie
Darren Jay Leslie, 56, went to be with the Creator on August 23, 2026, in Toppenish, Washington.
Darren was born June 19, 1970 in Goldendale, Washington, to Ervin and Sylola Leslie. He grew up at the River attended school in Lyle, WA, and, over the last 20 years, resided in the White Swan and Wapato...
Ricky Anthony Starr
Aug 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rick Anthony Starr this August 23rd 2026,
who was born March 18th, 1967. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother,
and was cherished by many family members and friends. Rick was a member of the Yakama Nation
and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1987.
Rick was born in...
