Benjamin Facio
Apr 25, 2021
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, with the heart and determination of a warrior, Benny lost his battle to cancer. In the short time since his diagnosis, he endured numerous exams and procedures, but never lost the hope of winning the fight. The competitive spirit he had always shown in football, wrestling, and karate didn’t allow his illness to win easily....
Elias Marroquin
Apr 25, 2021
Reverend Elias Moreno Sr., 75 years of age, our dear and much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, pastor, uncle, mentor, friend, passed away on April 25, 2021, surrounded by his family in Yakima, Washington. Rev. Elias was born in Garza-Gonzalez Nuevo León, Mexico, on May 21, 1945 to Maria Del Refugio and Jose Gabriel Moreno. He and his family...
Michael Chase
Apr 24, 2021
Michael Kim Chase, 59, passed away April 24, 2021 after an 18 month battle with throat cancer. Kim was born May 16, 1961 to Gerald and Joye (Morris) Chase in Yakima, WA. After graduating from Naches High School and Perry Trade, he worked in telecommunications traveling the U.S. and other countries, spending many years in Arizona. He is survived by...
Norberto Balderas
Apr 23, 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021, Norberto Balderas peacefully went to be with the Lord. Norberto was born in China, Nuevo León, Mexico; November 10, 1929. Norberto married the love of his life Celestina Anaya-Balderas June 1956 in McAllen, Texas. Norberto moved his family to Washington state 1963. He settled the family in Brownstown and worked for Morford Ranches. Eventually he...
Ruby Fund
Apr 21, 2021
R. Luevern Smithee, Blachly, Geary, Fund We lost our loving sweet angel mother on Wednesday April 21st 2021 in Yakima. She was born to Homer and Mae (Campbell) Smithee on February 8, 1928 in Everton Arkansas. After moving west to the Naches area she graduated from Naches High School in 1946. She married Paul A Blachly in Kalispell Montana in...
Melvin Jaramillo
Apr 21, 2021
Melvin was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle. He was a man of his own makings he lived to enjoy life! He was a man whom loved to rock out there wasn’t a time he wasn't listening to his classic rock. Melvin enjoyed activities such as mechanical work on his cars, playing pool and hanging out with his Bro's,...
Anita Vargas
Apr 19, 2021
Anita Vargas, age 92, left to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021 in Benton City, WA surrounded by her dear loved ones. Born to Antonio Hernandez and Manuela Hernandez (Cardenas) in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was raised with four sisters and one brother. Anita met the love of her life, her husband Alfredo Vargas, in Eagle Pass, TX...
Dorothy Curfman
Apr 17, 2021
Obituary for Dorothy J. Curfman Dorothy Jeanette Verhoef Curfman, age 92, passed away on April 17, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter Kelsey Norman who had been lovingly caring for her. Dorothy was born in the Moxee area of Yakima County on January 7, 1929 to Ben and Mary Ann Verhoef. She was raised in the Moxee area where...
Mary Christensen
Apr 17, 2021
Mary N. Christensen was born November 3, 1928 in The Dalles, Oregon to George and Edith (Robison) Goss and passed away April 17, 2021 in Moses Lake, Washington. She grew up in Maryhill, Washington attending grade school in Maryhill and graduating from Goldendale High School in 1946. She graduated from Washington State University in 1950 and completed her medical technology...
