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Helen Emery
Nov 17, 2020
Helen Emery left her daughter’s loving care and went into God’s loving arms on November 17, 2020. She was born on December 3, 1929 to Logan Irvin and Anna Marie Young in DeSoto Illinois. She was raised on a farm with her sister Elizabeth. She moved to Yakima in 1949 as a young woman. Here, she married John Connors and...
Allen Wahlers
Nov 16, 2020
Allen L. Wahlers Sr. was born December 1928 in Tacoma, WA to Arthur O. and Ruth B. Wahlers; he died November 16, 2020 in Yakima, WA. from virus related pneumonia; he was 91 years old. When Allen was a child his parents moved to Multnomah, OR where he grew up. Allen served in the United States Air Force in the...
Rosemary Ornelas
Nov 15, 2020
ROSEMARY ORNELAS 1967-2020 It is with great sadness to inform all of Rosemary Ornelas passing. Loved by all who knew her are now blessed with the memories of a hard working mother of four boys. Never really ever took time off of work but always had time for her family. Beloved by her six grandchildren who she spoiled any chance...
Douglas Hall
Nov 14, 2020
Douglas “Doug” Arthur Hall aged 78 passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. Doug was born in Oroville, WA to Luther M. Hall and Bernadine E. (Beutel) Hall on December 13, 1941. He graduated from Zillah High School in 1960. In 1963, Doug joined the Army National Guard, where he served his country for 6 years. In 1969 he left the...
Manuel Riojas
Nov 13, 2020
On November 13, 2020, Manuel J. Riojas, 83, of Toppenish, Washington, passed away at his home peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Eagle Pass, Texas to Cayetano and Maria Riojas, the fifth of their six children. For over 60 years, Dad was an entrepreneur in Toppenish while he provided for his growing family. Over the years he...
Charla Benson
Nov 9, 2020
Beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandma, Ullah, Seahawk fan, Charla Ann Benson, Aka Gigs Benson passed away due to cancer on November 9, 2020. Charla was born on September 1, 1952, in Toppenish, WA to her mother Esther and father Toney. Charla is survived by her 6 sisters, Esther Jean Ellenwood, Yvonne Benson, Irma Wak Wak, Lisa Jefferson, Glenda Benson, and...
James Cummings
Nov 8, 2020
Lt. Colonel James Edward (TED) Cummings (87) began his peaceful journey to heaven the evening of November 8, 2020 at Cottage In The Meadow while comforted and loved by family. Ted was born to Harry & Esther Cummings on Sept 21st, 1933. He attended Wapato schools, graduating in 1951. He was an all-around athlete in basketball, tennis, and other sports,...
Keith Barnes
Nov 7, 2020
Keith Jr was born on November 5, 1993 in San Diego California to Carmen and Keith Barnes Sr. On November 7th, our dear Keith tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident at the hands of a drunk driver in Alvin Texas. Young Keith and his family moved to Yakima where Keith attended St Joseph Marquette school and lived among...
Manuel Medrano
Nov 4, 2020
Juan 3:16 Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado á su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.
Teresa Medrano
Nov 4, 2020
Salmo 23 Jehova es mi pastor; Nada me faltará. Él me hace descansar en verdes pastos: Él me guía a arroyos de aguas tranquilas. Él restaura mi alma Me guiará por sendas de justicia por amor en su nombre. Sí, aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, No temeré ningún mal: porque tú estarás conmigo; Tu vara y tu...
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