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Rhoda Middleton

Rhoda Middleton

Oct 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Rhoda Marie Middleton, 68, of Granger, Washington announces her passing on October 3, 2020, at 6:37 AM. Rhoda was born on August 11, 1952, in Lebanon Missouri to Joe and Margaret Waterman. Rhoda spent her life in the Yakima Valley and worked as a cosmetologist for many years. She enjoyed working...

Ernestine Trujillo

Ernestine Trujillo

Oct 1, 2020

Ernestine F. “Figi” Trujillo, 83, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Cottage in the Meadow. Figi was born June 8, 1937 in La Garita, Colorado to Vidal Vigil and Adelina Marquez, one of twelve children. She married Joe T. Trujillo November 10, 1952 in Center, Colorado. In 1958, they made Yakima their home. Early in her career, Figi volunteered...

Charles Beavert

Charles Beavert

Oct 1, 2020

Charles Dayle Beavert “Wataslyma”, age 65, was greeted by the Creator on October 1, 2020 surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on October 15, 1954 in Goldendale, Washington to “Ilux” Columbus Henry Beavert Sr. and “Wakwakin” Florence Jeanette Aleck. Charlie was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, a Father, a Grandfather, a Great Grandfather, Uncle, Brother,...

Pat Martin

Pat Martin

Sep 29, 2020

Pat D. Martin passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 29, 2020 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. Pat was born August 31, 1935 to Joe and June Davies. Pat was privileged to marry the love of her life Robert C. Martin and build a wonderful life together. She was an avid lover of teddy bears and her family. Pat...

Patricia Ray

Patricia Ray

Sep 28, 2020

Patricia D. Ray 07/13/1952 - 09/28/2020 Most of her friends knew her as Trish. Trish passed away at home peacefully with her family by her side. She was born July 13, 1952 in Helena, Montana where she grew up. Trish was preceded in death by her husband Woody Watson, both her parents and 2 sisters. She is survived by her...

James Kent

James Kent

Sep 27, 2020

James Arthur Kent (Jim) 62, passed very peacefully on September 27, 2020 after a long struggle with terminal brain cancer. He is survived by his two children; Marshall J. Kent and USAF Lt. Jordan P. Kent ; siblings, Janalee, John and Ron Kent and his life-long partner, Susan Kent. Jim was born on February 15, 1958 in Brewster, Washington to...

Godfreida Ratliff

Godfreida Ratliff

Sep 27, 2020

Godfrieda (Frieda) Ratliff passed away, in Vancouver, WA, on September 27, 2020, due to complications of Cancer. Frieda was surrounded by her sisters and niece at the time of her passing. Frieda was born on March 30, 1946, in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to Teofilo Estoesta and Paciencia Haber Estoesta She immigrated to the United States with her mom...

Jerry Kneff

Jerry Kneff

Sep 27, 2020

Jerry Wayne Kneff, 76 passed away peacefully on September 27, 2020. He was born in Council, Idaho on December 29, 1943 to James and Tressie Kneff. He moved to Washington as an infant living in the Toppenish area, Kennewick and finally settling down in Yakima for the last 16 years. Jerry attended and graduated Barber School and shortly after started...

Debra Good

Debra Good

Sep 26, 2020

Debra (Brackett) Good Debra Good passed-away on September 26, 2020 at home from complications of a stroke. She was born July 31, 1956 in Yakima Washington to the parents of William and Dolores Brackett. She went through the Yakima school system where she excelled in all her studies. She graduated with honors in 1974 from Eisenhower High School. She also...

Rafael Almaguer

Rafael Almaguer

Sep 25, 2020

Rafael Payan Almaguer “Chapo” On Sept. 25, 2020, he went home to be with our Creator. Chapo was born July 3, 1996, to his momma Chiva Almaguer and Rafael Payan. He loved to clown, laugh, bbq with family and friends and drink. He had a heart of gold. He loved all his family and friends. He is survived by his...

George Geertsma

George Geertsma

Sep 23, 2020

George Geertsma, 72, of Mabton, WA passed away on September 23, 2020, from heart complications. He was born on February 17, 1948, in Artesia, CA to Martin and Florence Geertsma. He is survived by his wife Pearl and 9 children; Melanie McCarty (Charlie), Brenda Geertsma, Heide Alcorn (Mike), Melissa Tidwell (Jeff), Jeffrey Geertsma, Jennifer Geertsma, Michael Geertsma (Laura), Cassandra Visser...

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