Lelan Winnier Simmons
Sep 10, 2026
Our forever young brother, Lelan Winnier-Simmons, went to be with the creator on September 10th, 2026, at the age of 21.
Lelan was a young man with a unique personality, a caring heart and a presence that could never be replaced. He brought laughter, friendship, and unforgettable moments into the lives of the people around him. Those who knew Lelan will...
Maggie Piña
Sep 8, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Margarita Castilleja Piña
January 2, 1944 – September 8, 2026
With deeply grateful hearts for the time we shared, the family of Margarita “Maggie” Castilleja Piña announces her passing on September 8, 2026 at the age of 82, while peacefully asleep in the house she lived in for more than six decades. She left this world surrounded by...
Renee Broncheau White
Sep 8, 2026
Renee Louise Broncheau White 79, born July 12,1947 passed away peacefully at her home September 8,2026 surrounded by her loves ones and receiving hospice care. Renee was proceeded in death by her father Joseph Gabriel Broncheau, her mother Matilda Minthorne. 2 brothers,2 sisters.
Renee was a very proud Nez-Perce (Nimiipuu) woman, and she took great pride in her heritage. Her smile...
Walter Wolf
Sep 11, 2026
Walter L. “Wally” Wolf
Walter L. “Wally” Wolf, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 11.
Wally was born in 1938 in New England, North Dakota, to Frank and Otelia Wolf. In the third grade, his family moved to Zillah, Washington, which became his lifelong home. He graduated from Zillah High School in 1956.
On June 24, 1961, Wally married...
Kristen Turner
Aug 25, 2026
Kristen Kay Turner, born March 23rd, 1969 passed away at the age of 57 on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 in the home of her previously departed and loving parents Bill & Donna Turner, in Grandview, WA.
Kristen graduated from Sunnyside High School and went on to attend Central Washington University. She left college to work as a nanny in Rhode Island...
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...
John Jerome Swan
Sep 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Jerome Swan
Wapi-way-oh-way-oh
March 11, 1951 – September 9, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of John Jerome Swan, known by his Indian name Wapi-way-oh-way-oh, who began his journey home on September 9, 2026. John was surrounded by his loved ones upon his passing, held in the love of his family and those...
Keith D. Heemsah Sr.
Sep 1, 2026
Auxpilute (Keith Danny Heemsah, Sr.)
February 1, 1957 - September 1, 2026
With heavy hearts, his family shares that Auxpilute has started his next journey. He was so many things to so many people, provider, leader, husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He was usually the center of laughter and silliness, living up to his well-earned name as Goose. A funny story...
Esperanza DeLeon Samora
Aug 28, 2026
It's with a heavy heart that we're sharing some sad news about our beloved Mother, Esperanza DeLeon Samora. She passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2026, at the wonderful age 90, in Sunnyside, Washington. She truly left us with an incredible legacy of love and a spirit that will stay with us forever.
Esperanza was born on February 23rd, 1936, in...
Angela Flores
Aug 25, 2026
Maria “Angela” Flores, age 62, loving mother of three and devoted wife to husband, Mario Flores, passed away surrounded by her family on August 25th, 2026, after a short but tragic battle with cancer. Angela was diagnosed just twelve days before her passing, leaving her family in deep shock and heartbreak.
Born May 10th, 1964, in Grandview to parents Jose and...
Darren Jay Leslie
Aug 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Darren Jay Leslie
Darren Jay Leslie, 56, went to be with the Creator on August 23, 2026, in Toppenish, Washington.
Darren was born June 19, 1970 in Goldendale, Washington, to Ervin and Sylola Leslie. He grew up at the River attended school in Lyle, WA, and, over the last 20 years, resided in the White Swan and Wapato...
