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Teodolinda Huitron Cardenas

Teodolinda Huitron Cardenas

May 12, 2026

Teodolinda Cardenas, beloved widow, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 64.

Born on August 14, 1961, in Apatzingan, Michoacán, Teodolinda built a beautiful life centered around family, friendship, and laughter. She was the proud mother of three children and a loving grandmother to nine grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to...

William Wingardner

William Wingardner

May 15, 2026

William “Bill” Wingardner of Zillah, WA passed away peacefully at his home on May 15, 2026 at the age of 70.

Bill was born on May 15, 1956, in Yakima, WA to Walter Wingardner and Julie Castillo. Bill grew up in Zillah and graduated from Zillah High School. He spent much of his life in the Lower Valley area, where he...

Barbara (Minnie) DeBord

Barbara (Minnie) DeBord

May 6, 2026

Barbara (Minnie) DeBord (Kautzman); 102 yrs.old. Born: August 12, 1923 in Mandan, No. Dakota Passed away: May 6, 2026 in Yakima, Wa.

 Barbara was preceeded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, John J. DeBord; a daughter, Mary Janice Finley; a son, Robert J. DeBord; her parents Peter and Anna (Hatzenbihler) Kautzman; a sister, Katherine Kautzman and 4 brothers...

Nicholas Joe Carlson

Nicholas Joe Carlson

Mar 28, 2026

Nicholas Joe Carlson, age 48 Died Saturday March 28,2026

Nick was born in Yakima to Hugh David Carlson and Darla Carnevali on February 1, 1978. Nick was out on the farm from an early age; he loved learning about the land and especially the equipment. During high school that love of ag was shown through his involvement with the FFA program....

Anthony Webb Moritz

Anthony Webb Moritz

May 25, 2026

Anthony Webb Moritz

May 18, 1959 – May 25, 2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Webb Moritz, who left us surrounded by loved ones and cherished family at the age of 67 at Appleridge Farms in Zillah.

Born on May 18, 1959, in Yakima, Tony lived a life full of kindness, dedication, and love...

Demetrius Maltos

Demetrius Maltos

Oct 12, 2025

Demetrius Michael Maltos

December 26, 1967 – October 12, 2025

Demetrius was born on December 26, 1967, to Eron Maltos and Alicia Urrutia Maltos

who had 11 children. Demetrius was their 10 th child.

Demetrius was raised in Granger, Washington, in a home located at the foot of Cherry

Hill. Along with love, laughter and good memories, it was a home with a huge garden,...

William Jesse Wolfe

William Jesse Wolfe

May 24, 2026

William Jesse “Jess” Wolfe, 69, died May 24, 2026 after a brief illness. Jess was born in Prineville, Oregon to Harvey and Janice (Martin) Wolfe. He was raised in Harrah and Wapato, graduating from Wapato Senior High in 1975. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1975-1978 at Camp Pendleton, CA.

Jess met Clarissa Nugent at Gama Foods in Harrah...

Debra Joanalee Everts

Debra Joanalee Everts

May 18, 2026

Debra Joanalee Everts went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2026.

Joanalee was born on July 28,1939 in Yakima, Washington to John “Jack” Cross and Lillian (McFalls) Cross.

She graduated from Naches Valley High School in 1957 and graduated from nursing school in Gardena, California in 1964. She also received an AA in Religious Studies from Liberty University of Lynchburg,...

Jaime Lares Carrillo

Jaime Lares Carrillo

May 14, 2026

Today we gather to celebrate the life of a man who meant so much to so many of us — our beloved Jaime “Chivo” Carrillo Lares

Born on June 6, 1972, in Puerto Peñasco, Chivo lived life unapologetically and on his own terms. On May 14, he left this world, leaving behind countless memories and a deep void in the hearts...

Regina Ann Olney

Regina Ann Olney

May 14, 2026

There are people who pass through this world quietly, and then there are those who leave color, music, laughter, and stories behind them wherever they go. She was the latter — unforgettable in every way.

With a spirit as wild and free as a dust devil dancing across an open field, she never stayed still for long. She carried adventure in...

Martha Juanita Hart

Martha Juanita Hart

May 9, 2026

Martha Juanita Hart passed away peacefully at her home May 9, 2026

Tinas earlier years was a bartender for many years. She was an avid pool player.

Her voice could fill a room; her laugh could shake the room. She was a woman who carried storms.

Life tested her again and again, but resilience lived in her bones.

She is survived by her companion...

Luther (Lu) Abel

Luther (Lu) Abel

May 5, 2026

Luther “Lu” Abel was born June 23rd, 1941 to David and Dorothy (née Hofmann) in New York. He was joined some years later by younger brother Paul. A scientist and engineer from a young age, he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, and then went on to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earning his bachelor degree in 1962. His graduate education was briefly...

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