Obituaries

Feb 12, 2026

Roger Wayne Schrotenboer passed away on February 12, 2026 and found rest in the Lord after a 20+ year long journey with Parkinson's Disease. His servant heart and hard-working, kind demeanor will be remembered by his family and friends.

Born in Yakima, WA on March 23, 1954 to Harold and Thelma (Oord) Schrotenboer he was the third of five children, and...

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

Jennifer “Jen” Marie George-Fiander was born on December 30, 1977, and passed away February 12, 2026. She was brought into this world by her late father Macy Greg George and her mother Barbara “Bo” Jo Haggerty. Jennifer was raised and educated in White Swan, WA, where she attended Fort Simcoe Job Corps. During that time, she built friendships that became...

Feb 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Betty J. Cherry

July 31, 1935 – February 11, 2026

Betty was born on July 31, 1935, in Salem, Arkansas, to Ina L. Owens (Cochran) and Jesse D. Owens. She met her husband, William (Bill) F. Cherry, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They were married on March 15, 1953, in Salem, Arkansas. Later that same year,...

Feb 11, 2026

Daryl Allen Robare, age 82, of Zillah, Washington passed away February 11 at home.

Born February 7, 1944 in Negaunee, Michigan to George and Audrey Robare he was the second son and a prankster from a young age. He loved sports and was a star basketball player for the miners of Negaunee. He graduated in 1966 from Northern Michigan University with...

Feb 10, 2026

Marilyn Smith was born on September 9th 1941 to Ken and Irma Alderson. She fell asleep in Jesus on February 10th 2026. She was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. She is survived by her Husband Dave and her two sons and their wives David Jr. and Tammy and Kenny and Tina, her sister Deanna and brother Norm, and...

Feb 9, 2026

Charles Douglas Ortiz, 76, of Wapato, WA, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Seattle, WA. He was born on January 22, 1950, to Jesus and Carmen Ortiz.

A graduate of Wapato High School and Washington State College, Charles married Raquel H. Vargas on December 6, 1969. They raised five children in Wapato. Charles, often known as "Chuck," retired in 2000...

Feb 9, 2026

Cristoval Ramirez Jr., beloved father and family anchor, was born on April 7, 1960, and passed away on February 5, 2026, in his home, at peace and in prayer, held in the love of his family. 

Cristoval was born to Cristoval Ramirez and Paula Garza Ramirez in Mercedes, Texas. In 1963, he moved with his family to Sunnyside, Washington, where he...

Feb 8, 2026

Roger Davis Stahi, “Monk,” 63, of Wapato, WA, passed away surrounded by family at his home on February 08, 2026. He was born July 13, 1962, in Toppenish, WA to the late Marvin Stahi Sr. and the late Roberta Shippentower-Stahi.

Monk was formerly employed at Mt. Adams Furniture Factory, Yakama Nation Land Enterprise, Yakama Nation Fire Management and Yakama Nation Fisheries...

Feb 7, 2026

Gone Fishing!

Remember all of the good times & cherish the moments spent together. You could not have found a nicer & kinder man! He was the best! He took everybody ahead of himself, and family came first. He looked forward to holidays and family dinners. He liked to cook and was good at it! Working on his old cars, one...

Feb 7, 2026

Choella Yvonne (Boster) Dorais, 86, passed away Saturday February 7, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Wa. surrounded by her loved ones.

Yvonne was born July 23, 1939 to Darrell and Beulah Boster. She grew up in the Yakima Valley living in the lower valley, Yakima, and Moxee where she met her husband Joe Dorais. Yvonne was a beloved mother of...

Feb 7, 2026

Feb 5, 2026

Jesus Santoyo, born on July 15, 1978, passed away surrounded by his family.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Silvia Rivera, and a proud father to their five children, Noe De Jesus Santoyo Rivera, Kassandra Santoyo Rivera, Johan Santoyo Rivera, Ismael Santoyo Rivera, and Camilo Santoyo Rivera . He will be remembered for his love, strength, and the lasting impact...