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Albert A. Doublerunner Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
"Yas Kwa'Kwa" Albert Anthony Doublerunner Sr, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife. September 28th 2025. Big AL was a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. A devoted man to his late wife his son's & grandchildren.
Al played endless basketball "back in (his) time!". Had many miles of traveling to many basketball tournaments. Winning many championships, where...
Esther "Tere" Nunez
Sep 26, 2025
Ester Nunez known to many as Tere peacefully left us to be with her Heavenly Father on September 26, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas to Manuel Martinez and Daniella Campas-Martinez.
She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel Martinez and Daniella Campas-Martinez, husband Bicente Nunez Sr., Her daughters Maria Elena (Helen) Garcia and...
Dorothy Miller Stewart
Sep 26, 2025
Dorothy Marie Stewart, age 55, passed away on September 26th, 2025. Born on June 22nd, 1970 in Toppenish, Washington. She now reunites in spirit with her parents, Debrau Miller & Emanuel Saenz; grandparents, Dorothy Miller & Morris Miller Jr; & all of her ancestors. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell Stewart Sr.; daughters Gabriela Miller & Jacinda “Peesh” Lovely;...
Dolores G. Tovar
Sep 25, 2025
Dolores Gonzalez Tovar, 97, died of natural causes on September 25, 2025, at Landmark Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Yakima, Washington. Dolores was born April 27, 1928, in Villa de Fuente, Cuahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Adam and Eloisa Gonzalez.
Dolores was raised in Villa de Fuente, Cuahuila, Mexico. Dolores married Guadalupe (Lupe) Cantu Tovar in the Catholic Church in Piedras...
Kevin Chip Clark
Sep 24, 2025
Kevin “Chip” Clark, age 60, of Zillah, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s at Ohana House Adult Family Homes in Yakima. Born in Toppenish, Washington, on June 26, 1965, Kevin would go on to be a successful athlete and student.
He graduated as Valedictorian and “All-Valley” football player of Toppenish High School....
Richard Rodriguez Jr.
Sep 20, 2025
Richard Rodriguez Jr., 74, passed away on September 20, 2025, in White Swan, Washington. He was born on February 28, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Richard and Isabel Rodriguez. Richard married Grace Rodriguez on October 30, 1981, and later divorced. He subsequently married Sara Byrd, with whom he built a life until his passing.
He is survived by...
Boyd Charles Graf
Sep 19, 2025
Boyd Charles (Waskiewicz) Graf, age 74, of Grandview, was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1951 in Seattle, Washington.
After growing up in the foster care system, Boyd was adopted by his heavenly father after accepting his son, Jesus Christ, as his personal savior while at Boyville in...
Lloyd M Gabriel
Sep 19, 2025
Lloyd (Gabe) Miller Gabriel’s eventful, adventurous life ended September 19 th , 2025 in Yakima,
WA. Certainly, Gabe is joyful in reuniting with his wife Ruth Ann and his parents and brother and is
telling some tall tales. Gabe’s journey began in Roane, TX, born to Hervey William and Ruth May
Gabriel on December 2, 1921. Gabe grew up in Groesbeck, TX with...
Lawrence Mercer
Sep 17, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Edward Mercer passed away on September 17,
2025, in Yakima, Washington. He is survived by his wife, DJ Rowe,
daughters Michelle Stinson and Trina Young, and siblings Bill Mercer
and Lorraine Kolberg.
Larry was born to Lillian and William Mercer, in Edmonton, Canada on
November 24, 1941. As adventurous as his two older siblings, he
traveled the world (France, Africa, Spain, and more) after...
Dr. David W Johnson
Sep 15, 2025
Dr. David W. JohnsonMarch 8, 1950 – September 15, 2025Dr. David W. Johnson—known lovingly as Papa Dave, Dr. J, and Encyclopedia Dave—passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Yakima, Washington, at the age of 75.David was born on March 8, 1950, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Wilmer and Faye Johnson. He grew up with his brother, Dan, and carried...
Jerry Lee Payne
Sep 13, 2025
Jerry Lee Payne’s – Obituary
Our Beloved Father, Brother, & Friend, Jerry Lee Payne – AKA Jer –
passed away unespectedly at his home, September 13, 2025.
Jerry was born on April 9 th , 1970, in Seattle, WA to his wonderful parents
Shirley and Lonnie Sr. Payne. He was the second child of 3 children, his
oldest brother Lonnie Jr. and youngest brother Troy.
As...
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