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Dr. David W Johnson

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...

Frances K Sager

Frances K Sager

Sep 12, 2025

Frances “Kay” Sager, 80, of Toppenish, Washington, passed away on September 12, 2025, at Arcadia Medical Resort of Parkside in Union Gap, Washington.

Kay was born on December 10, 1944, in Wapato, Washington, to Abner Jackson (Mark) Markham Jr. and Anna Alice (John) Markham. She grew up in Toppenish and graduated from Toppenish High School in 1963. She went on to...

Martin Garcia Lopez

Martin Garcia Lopez

Sep 12, 2025

Martin Garcia, 59, died September 12, 2025, at Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital. He was born April 2, 1966, in Puruandiro, Michoacán, Mexico, the son of Juan Y Consuelo Garcia.

Martin is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Rosa (Lopez) Garcia, brother Melchor (Bertha) Garcia, brother Miguel (Lori) Garcia, brother Rodrigo (Hilidia) Garcia, and sister Silvia Garcia and numerous nieces and nephews.

Martin...

Frank R Gonzales Jr.

Frank R Gonzales Jr.

Sep 12, 2025

Our beloved father Frank Raymond Gonzales Jr. “Poncho” 42 of Yakima, WA passed away peacefully at his home on September 12th 2025 with his beloved dog "Suge" by his side.



Frank was born on May 28, 1983, in Yakima, WA to Tina Karel and Frank Gonzales. He was the second child to 5 children.

As a child and teen, Frank attended school,...

Patsy Joan Roberts

Patsy Joan Roberts

Sep 11, 2025

Our precious Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, Patsy Joan Roberts, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 12, 2025. Patsy was born on December 31, 1937, in San Miguel County, New Mexico. On November 9, 1956, Patsy married her high school sweetheart, Willard Allen Roberts, in Granger, WA, in Yakima County.

Patsy's accomplishments during her life included being the Cherry...

Cody Trent Shike

Cody Trent Shike

Sep 9, 2025

Cody Trent Shike, of Wapato, WA, passed away unexpectedly on September 9th, 2025. Cody was only 24 years old. Our family is devastated and shocked by his sudden loss. Cody was born on October 28th, 2000, in Toppenish, WA.

Cody attended school from elementary to high school in Wapato. Cody graduated from Wapato High School in 2019. He played football all...

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