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Lois Poe

Lois Poe

Mar 18, 2025

In Loving Memory

Lois Ethetwyn (Whiting, Fast) Poe

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother Lois, who left us peacefully on 03/18/2025 with her daughter Barbie at her side. Lois was born on April 17th 1931.

A Journey of Life

Lois was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, and Great Great grandmother, known for her unwavering kindness and generosity....

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...

SanJuana Villarreal

SanJuana Villarreal

Sep 2, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of SanJuana Villarreal, who was called home by God on September 2, 2025. Born on September 23, 1946, in LaFeria, Texas, SanJuana was a daughter of Crisanto and Concepcion Cantu. Her journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and a joyful spirit that touched everyone around her.

On February 25, 1970,...

Constance Normand

Constance Normand

Sep 2, 2025

Constance Joy Normand was the middle child of three girls, Connie was born to Rueben and Emma Wonnenberg on December 31, 1944 in Harvey , North Dakota. And at almost at 81, I died on September 2, 2025 to be with Jesus.

I had many friends and was known for having a caring heart and the willingness to help others. My...

Mary Martha Hernandez

Mary Martha Hernandez

Aug 30, 2025

Mary Martha Hernandez, 75, of Zillah, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2025.

Mary was born on August 12, 1950, in San Juan, Texas, to Sylvester and Antonia Cantu. She was the second of 11 children, blessed with six sisters and four brothers.

In 1966, at the age of 16, Mary and her family moved to...

Lyle Cook

Lyle Cook

Aug 29, 2025

Lyle Ray Cook (1941-2025) 

Lyle Ray Cook, aged 84 passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, surrounded by his family in Yakima, Washington.

Ray was a cook in the U.S. Army for 3 years and was. Honorably discharged in 1946. He started his own business in 1985 called Walkway Rentals, which was featured in the “It's your business” section of the local...

Patricia Anne Hall

Patricia Anne Hall

Aug 20, 2025



Patricia Anne Hall, 75, of Nile Washington died August 20, 2025 after living fiercely and gracefully with stage four cancer since 2021. 

Patricia “Patti”, was born in Yakima, Washington on December 29, 1949. Her early years were spent in her beloved grandparent’s farmhouse in West Valley where she also attended Ahtanum Elementary. Patti’s favorite childhood memories included spending time farming with...

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