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Br. Dan Morgan

Br. Dan Morgan

Sep 26, 2026

Brother Daniel Joseph Morgan, FSC 

1957–2026

Brother Daniel Joseph Morgan, FSC, a De La Salle Christian Brother whose life was marked by a deep passion for students, a quick sense of humor, and an enduring curiosity about the world around him, died on September 26, 2026. Born September 10, 1957, in Portland, Oregon to Gordon and Mary Morgan. Brother Dan graduated...

Ernest Barsten

Ernest Barsten

Aug 26, 2026

Ernest Allen Barsten (Allen)

Ernest Allen Barsten, known to his family and friends as Allen, was born on June 7, 1948, to Ernest Adolf Barsten and Mary Elizabeth Gilsinger. 

He passed away on August 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 78.Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a man who found joy...

Robert L. Sager

Robert L. Sager

Sep 22, 2026

Robert Lynn Sager 

August 2, 1944 – September 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lynn Sager, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Toppenish, Washington, on September 22, 2026.

Robert was born on August 2, 1944, in Toppenish, Washington, to Robert William Sager and Betty Della (Chinn) Sager. He grew up in Toppenish and graduated from Toppenish High School in 1962. He later proudly...

Walt Wingardner

Walt Wingardner

Sep 26, 2026

In Loving Memory Of

Walter Wingardner Jr.

December 2, 1957– September 26, 2026

Walt was born in Toppenish Washington to Walter Wingardner Sr and Julia Castillo on Dec. 2nd 1957 and raised in Zillah Wa. On Sept. 26th 2026 Walt went to be with our Heavenly Father. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Walt...

Katherine Stout

Katherine Stout

Sep 28, 2026

In loving memory of Katherine (Kay) Stout.

Katherine Stout, 96, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of September 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories that her family will cherish for generations to come.

Born on September 23, 1930 she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband Edward. She was no stranger to...

Dianne Lynn Rice

Dianne Lynn Rice

Sep 14, 2026

Dianne Lynn Rice, 73, passed away on September 14, 2026, in Selah, Washington, with her daughter by

her side. She was born on December 15, 1952, in Santa Cruz, California, to Dana and Helen (Campbell)

Rogers, of Wapato, Washington. Dianne and her parents returned to Washington in 1967, and Dianne

graduated from Wapato High School in 1971.

After graduating, Dianne worked with her mom...

Teresa M. Umtuch

Teresa M. Umtuch

Sep 26, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Teresa Michelle Umtuch, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, who passed away on September 26, 2026 in Toppenish, WA. Teresa built a life full of love, family, and care for others.

Teresa was born on March 12th, 1986 in Phoenix, AZ to Eric Umtuch Sr. and Marguerite “Allison”...

Rosanna L. Therriault

Rosanna L. Therriault

Sep 21, 2026

Rosanna (Rosy) Lee Grundell Therriault. Born March 20, 1939 Died September 21, 2026.Rosanna was born in rural Wapato to Vivian and Elenor (Shrock) Grundell. Rosy attended Wapato Schools until she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Therriault Jr. They married in Seattle, Wa. on January 6, 1955. Afterwards coming back to Wapato to start their lives together. In...

Jim Ream

Jim Ream

Sep 17, 2026

Jim was born in Yakima, Washinton at St. Elizabeth's Hospital on August 23, 1947 to Donald and Lorraine Ream. Jim grew up in Terrace Heights on a small family farm where, along with many chores, he and his sister Sandra milked the cows before and after school each day. His grandparents lived to each side of their family home and...

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