Aletha Wilma Price

Aletha Wilma Sconawah Price, age 85 of Wahkiacus, Washington passed away

January 5, 2026 in Yakima, Washington. She was born November 7, 1940 to Eddie J

Sconawah and Edna Wahpat in Toppenish, Washington. She spent most of her life in

Satus, Washington. She is a proud Yakama Nation enrolled member. She was a mother,

sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She spent

many years in the Pow Wow Trail dancing as a Traditional woman, being a gatherer of

traditional foods, and an arena director whip lady at many pow wows. She worked with

the Yakama Nation for over 30 years with different programs such as a counter for

General Council, a member of the Code of Ethics, & a Computer Operator in Data

Processing Program. Mom enjoyed spending time with all her children she raised,

traveling to pow wows, stick games, basketball tournaments, cooking her famous

burritos and Indian burgers.

Mom (Ulla) was known for her strong work ethic and no-nonsense approach to

life. She was strict, fair, and deeply rooted in her values, teaching by example the

importance of hard work, respect, and integrity. Her love was steady and

enduring, shown through her dedication and the life she built for her family. Her

loving and hard-working approach will continue to live on in those she touched.

Mom is survived by her sons Gary Pierce Sr, Ricky Grunlose (Marnie), & Frank “Chico”

Aranda (Gloria), Daughters Rosette Rosales, Aletha “Little” Aranda, Michelle

Sconawah, & Tina Sconawah, Sister Lena Sconawah, numerous grandchildren, great-

grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

She proceeds in death with her mother and father, her brothers Matthew Sconawah,

Arnold Sconawah, and Joseph Sconawah, sisters Lucy Price, Ellen Tehkeal, son Vince

Price, & Clarence “Horse” Pierce, honorary daughter Regina Selam, her

granddaughters Glatoria “Star” Aranda & Amy Price, & grandson Preston Pierce.

We want to give a warm Thank-You to the nurses, doctors at MultiCare Hospital, and

Emerald Care for taking care of mom and those who said their last goodbyes on her

ending days.

Dressing Services January 7, 2026, 11 AM at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato.

Overnight services will be held at Wapato Longhouse afterwards. January 8, 2026 at

Sunrise Mom will be going to 1910 Cemetery to be laid to rest.