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Maria Cruz Mendoza
Jan 31, 2026
Born on April 28th, 1934, in La Tigra, Michoacan, Maria Cruz Mendoza de Verduzco lived a life filled with love, a big family, and strength. She was the mother/grandmother/great-grandmother of many and the heart of her family. Her home was always open, her table always full, and her love unwavering. She was loved by her 16 children, 61 grandchildren, 85...
Mario E. Morales
Jan 29, 2026
Mario E. Morales
October 29, 1954 – January 29, 2026, 12:50 a.m.
Mario E. Morales passed away peacefully on January 29 at 12:50 a.m. He was a loving, giving man whose presence could fill a room and whose absence will be deeply felt.
Mario was the kind of man who loved to shoot the shit—he walked his walk and talked his talk, always...
Virginia V. Canapo
Jan 29, 2026
"LuwiiKs"
Virginia Vera Canapo
Date of Birth: December 21, 1935
Rock Creek, WA
Date of Death: January 29, 2026
Yakima, WA
Our beautiful Angel was a very loving & caring to all who she crossed paths with. Always willing to help when asked.
She loved to support her Grandbabies and Great Grandbabies in school events such as Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Grand Parents Day, & Sporting Events....
Ivan Garcia
Jan 27, 2026
Ivan García, age 24, of Mabton, Washington, passed away on January 27, 2026, as a result of a tragic workplace accident. He was deeply loved and will be forever remembered for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and devotion to his family. Although our hearts are heavy with grief and there is a hollowness that now replaces where there once...
Arthur Douglas Machado
Jan 20, 2026
Arthur Douglas Machado, 81, of Zillah WA passed away on 1/20/2026 peacefully at home. Art was born on June 16th 1944 to Arthur and Wanda Machado. He was a devoted husband to Carol Machado and loving father to Megan Rockwell and Ken Hayden.
Dad was hardworking and dedicated. He spent 25 years working as a truck driver where he achieved an...
Joan Cross
Jan 17, 2026
Joan Hartman Cross
Joan “Jo” Cross passed away on January 17, 2026, in Richland, Washington. She was born
January 29, 1932, in Ellensburg, Washington, to Clarence and Addie Hartman.
A gifted student, Jo graduated as valedictorian of Ellensburg High School in 1949. She married
Ralph Richard “Dick” Cross on August 12, 1950. Following Dick’s graduation from the University
of Washington School of Pharmacy in 1953,...
Maria Chacon
Jan 17, 2026
With profound sorrow and endless love, our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, Maria “Coca” Chacon, age 61, of Naches, WA. Coca left this world on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by the unwavering devotion of her husband of 44 years, Andres “Chino” Chacon, her daughters Yesenia Mora and Andrea Chacon, her cherished mother, siblings, and extended family.
Born...
Rosemary Catherine Pimms
Jan 16, 2026
Rosemary Catherine Pimms was born on December 28, 1931, in Wapato, WA., to Bert French and Isabelle Craig French. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children in Seattle, WA at the age of 94. Rosemary was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation with other tribal lineage with the Confederated Tribes of the...
Daphne L. Dunsworth
Jan 16, 2026
Daphne Lou (Griffith) Dunsworth born on November 20,1947 in Yakima, WA passed away at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital on Friday January 16, 2026. Daphne was born at Memorial Hospital and where she lost her long battle with Cancer.
Daphne leaves behind her constant companion Lucky (aka rat on stilts according to daughter Tina) her baby (dog).
Daphne was preceded in death by...
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