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Ricky Jason York
Dec 19, 2025
Ricky Jason York passed peacefully with loved ones by his side on December 19, 2025.
Ricky was born on November 3, 1951, to Basil and Tudy (Alta) York. He was the fourth of five sons. Ricky attended school in Wapato, Washington.
In 1970, Ricky met his soul mate, Paulette Little. They were married in December 1972. Together they had three daughters, Lori,...
Robert Taylor
Dec 18, 2025
Robert (Bob) George Taylor from Zillah Washington passed away on December 18th 2025.
Born in New York to Matthew Taylor and Evalyn Taylor on December 23rd, 1941. Bob served in the US Army and was a New York police officer.
Bob Married his Wife Betty Jean Sheldon on July 25th1965. Bob and Betty Moved to Fort Hood, Texas, where Bob was stationed.
After...
Rosa Maria Valdez
Dec 16, 2025
Hija, madre, hermana y abuela. Una mujer increíble en todos los sentidos. Le sobreviven sus 12 hijos y dejó muchos nietos que la extrañarán profundamente. Rosa se ganó el corazón a muchos. Agradecemos al personal de Emerald Care por su atención durante estos dos últimos años.
Terry Conolly
Dec 15, 2025
Terry passed, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on December 15th, 2025 at his home in Yakima, WA. We imagine he was met by many animals from the rainbow bridge upon arriving at Heaven’s Gates because he attracted animals everywhere he went.
Terry graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BA in accounting and his employment took him to Washington state where...
Cynthia Fuerst
Dec 12, 2025
CYNTHIA (CINDY) LOUISE DAVIS FUERST
Our beloved Cynthia Louise Fuerst, age 82, went to meet her Lord God and Savior on December
12, 2025. She was the oldest child of George H. and Shirley L. (nee Scott) Davis, born in Seattle
on July 1, 1943.
Cindy’s family moved to Oregon where she spent her childhood in La Grande, Bend, and
Portland, Oregon with three younger...
Leroy Conner
2025
Born February 20, 1941 to John Conner and Mabel Stage in Picker Hollow Wappapello, Missouri. Picker Hollow now lies at the bottom of Lake Wappapello. At age 9 he was picking cotton in Arkansas for a day and plowing fields with a team of horses. At age 9 he also received his first single shot rifle which helped him...
Chandler Damon Price
Dec 11, 2025
Chandler D. Price got called home as he was surrounded by his loved ones on December 11, 2025 in Yakima, WA.
Chandler was born in Toppenish, WA on August 26th, 1971 to Leonard R. Price and Lucy A. Price.
He was a proud member of the Muckleshoot Tribe. He was an avid dancer; he danced his way through life. He liked playing...
Danny Schultz
Dec 7, 2025
Danny Ray Schultz of Grandview, WA, surrounded by love, began his peaceful journey to Heaven on December 7th, 2025, after a long and fierce battle with congestive heart failure and diabetes. He was born on December 9th, 1945 in Tacoma, WA at Tacoma General Hospital. From there he was adopted on December 25th by Emeron and Elmer Schultz and lived...
Angela Melendrez
Dec 7, 2025
Angela (Helina) Melendrez, 82 of Sunnyside, WA, received her wings on December 7, 2025. Angela passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Angela was born to Alfonso Melendrez and Petra Reyes Melendrez on March 17, 1943, in Carrizo Springs, TX. She spent her early years in Carrizo Springs and later moved to WA in the early '60s. Angela was...
Ernest "Ernie" William Toop
Dec 6, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Toop, 80, of Zillah, Washington, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2025, following a short battle with cancer. Born on October 18, 1945, in Yakima, Washington, to Gloria and Helmuth Toop, Ernie lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and steadfast dedication to his family and community.
Ernie proudly served his country as a weather...
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