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Lawrence Stiner

Lawrence Stiner

Sep 14, 2020

Lawrence Everett Stiner left this earth on September 14, 2020. He was born on June 15, 1942 to Cecil and Bernice Stiner in Yakima, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Wanda and his second wife Donna. He served in the Navy and did a tour in Hawaii. He was an extremely talented musician, having...

Rosa Ramirez

Rosa Ramirez

Sep 13, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and sister, Rosa Franco Ramirez (73) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Rosa was born on February 18th, 1947 in Toppenish, WA to Domingo and Cruz (Beltran) Franco. She was raised and educated in Toppenish, WA. In her early years she worked as seamstress at Baileys Jean Factory in...

Robert Fields

Robert Fields

Sep 13, 2020

Robert Wayne Fields, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 13, 2020 at Cottage in the Meadow. Bob was born in Chewelah, WA on October 6, 1950. Bob graduated High School in Auburn, WA. Upon graduating, Bob enlisted in the Air Force where he served in Turkey. After hi years of service, he began his career with...

Sirena John

Sirena John

Sep 12, 2020

Sirena passed peacefully at Virginia Mason Memorial, she was 67 years of age. Sirena enjoyed her life as a homemaker ,Mom, Grandmother, great Grandmother. She enjoyed doing many things in her like, watching kids play sports, going to mountains to gather her traditional foods. She loved to beadwork and make baskets. Sirena enjoyed spending time with her family if her...

Miguel Sanzon

Miguel Sanzon

Sep 12, 2020

Miguel Sanzon, 67 of Toppenish passed away on September 12,2020 at his home. Miguel was born to Melecio Sanzon and Francisca Torrez in San Jose de Gracia, Jalisco on February 13, 1953. Miguel took pride in taking extra good care of his animals, and keeping up his vegetable garden. He was known as a hardworking, honest man. He was a...

Juana Prieto

Juana Prieto

Sep 10, 2020

Juana Prieto 79, passed away peacefully at her home in bed on Thursday Sept 10th @ 8:20 pm next to her youngest son. She passed after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was a fighter and a Survivor of many hard things in life. She lost 15 children in her lifetime, but that didn't stop her. She survived having...

Theresa Schneider

Theresa Schneider

Sep 9, 2020

Theresa E. Schneider (Sharp) was born in BadOrb, Germany October 3rd, 1955. She passed unexpectedly on September 9th, 2020 at the age of 64. Theresa was the loving wife of Lyle R. Schneider Jr. for 41 years, and a mother of 4 children; Lyle III, Justin, Sarah and Joshua. Theresa and Lyle were dairy farmers for 18 years in Auburn,...

Raul Valdez

Raul Valdez

Sep 8, 2020

Raul Valdez passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 surrounded by his family and girlfriend. He is survived by his parents Alicia and Ramiro Morfin, his girlfriend Kathy Gallardo sisters Melly Valdez and Marisol Valdez, along with nieces and nephews. Raul Valdez was born in Yakima, WA on July 3, 1981 to Alicia and Ramiro Morfin. He graduated from Wapato...

Susan Pitman

Susan Pitman

Sep 8, 2020

Susan (Sue) Lynne Bennett Pitman was born August 14, 1958 in Boise, ID and passed away of heart failure on September 8, 2020 in Yakima, WA. Sue was active in The Boy Scouts of America where she was awarded every honor given to a woman in Boy Scouts. Sue lived by the Scout Oath and Law. “ The most worthwhile...

D. Drowns

D. Drowns

Sep 6, 2020

D. Jeffrey Drowns AKA Skinny Man, 51 of Naches passed away unexpectedly on September 6th, 2020. A proud Veteran of the US Navy, he served on the U.S.S. Midway during the Gulf War. Jeff was a friend to everyone he met, he always had a kind word and a smile. Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents on his...

Wilson Sweowat

Wilson Sweowat

Sep 6, 2020

Wilson “Wishpush” Sweowat, was called to Heaven on September 6, 2020. Wilson was born in Toppenish, WA to Pauline (Mann) and Louis Sweowat. He was a member of the Yakama Nation. He worked over 10 years at Yakama Forest Product and was a commercial fisherman. He loved every season. Wilson was the heart and soul of his family. He touched...

Gilford Knight

Gilford Knight

Sep 4, 2020

G. Neil Knight Yakima, Washington Age 81 Neil was called home by Our Heavenly Father on September 4, 2020, and will be waiting patiently for his many loved ones to follow. Neil was born on August 15, 1939 to Custer and Lorena Knight in Argo, Minnesota. The family moved to Montana, Washington and Sandpoint Idaho where he started High school....

Maria Yanez

Maria Yanez

Sep 4, 2020

On Friday, September 4, 2020, Maria Isabell “Mary Limon” Yanez, age 64, was called home by our Savior. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend to many. Mary was born May 20, 1956, in Brownsville, Texas to Ignacio and Siria Limon. In 1959, the family moved to the Yakima Valley from Brownsville, TX and lived in several...

Marion Merk

Marion Merk

Sep 3, 2020

Ninety-four years of living, working, raising a family, enjoying grandchildren and great-grandchildren came to an end on September 3, 2020 when M. Janice Merk passed away peacefully with family by her side.    Janice is survived by her children; Jim (Lisa) of Colton, WA., Marlene (Henry) of Aurora, OR., and Suzanne of Zillah, WA., her 5 grandchildren; Brandon ( Amber), Sara...

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