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Frank Nash
Jul 9, 2020
Frank p. Nash (Hoptowit), 94 White Swan, Wa passed away peacefully at home on July 9,2020. He was born December 24, 1925 in Renton, Wa. He was raised and educated in Medicine Valley by Paul and Ellen Hoptowit. He farmed and raised cattle on the family ranch. He retired fromYakamaNationRoadsDept.in2001.HeissurvivedbyhischildrenVioleta Sternback, Franklin Nash Sr., Edith Morrison, Dennis Nash (monica), Bonita...
Phyllis Warren
Jul 8, 2020
Phyllis E. Warren 92, died peacefully July 8 , 2020 at Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, Washington. She was born October 9, 1927 in Wenatchee, Washington, the daughter of Bert and Myrtle Dobyns. Phyllis graduated from Wenatchee High School and married Dale Burnham. They had 3 children, Larry, Janice, and Carol. Phyllis continued her education and became a laboratory technician,...
Kyle Smartlowit
Jul 7, 2020
Kyle Albert Smartlowit T-Noon Kyle Smartlowit passed away on July 07th of 2020 in his sleep at home, in toppenish, Wa.Kyle was born on January 23rd, of 1996 to Valerie and Wayne Smartlowit in Yakima, Washington. Kyle Was an avid hunter and fisher, he always enjoyed going hunting and fishing with his parents and brothers. He liked going to car...
Maria Parton
Jul 7, 2020
Josephine Parton Josephine Parton went to be with her Lord on July 7, 2020. She was born in 1929 to Italian immigrant parents on the Satus where she lived 85 years of her life. Josephine met her husband, Lowell Parton, at a Church meeting during her first year at WSU and was married a year later. She and Lowell raised...
Duane Pettis
Jul 7, 2020
Duane “Steve” Pettis 65 of Yakima passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home on Tuesday, July 7. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Tammy Pettis; daughter Heather Pettis; son Mathew Pettis; 3 grandchildren Reilly, Ayden and Bridgett; 1 brother, five sisters and many nieces and nephews. Steve worked for many years in the construction industry as...
Janis Dorr
Jul 5, 2020
JANIS J. DORR passed away peacefully at the age of 93 from natural causes. Many thanks to Emerald Care of Wapato, WA for the years of excellent care. Now she is starting her new adventure, joining husband Jack of 65 years, daughter Susan and son Scott. She was born in Starbuck, WA on February 8, 1927, to Agnes and Adolphus...
James Wilson
Jul 5, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of James Ervin Wilson announces his passing after complications from C.O.P.D., at the age of 72 on July 5, 2020. James was born in in Louisville, Kentucky on October 18, 1947. He had a passion for junking, farm life and watching western movies. His most cherished pass time was always spending time...
Delores Moore
Jul 5, 2020
Delores Moore On July 5th 2020, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend passed on. Her final days were with family and loved ones. Up to the end she was her lovable self. Delores was born in White Swan WA on September 27th 1933. With the exception of a short time in Germany and Michigan she spent most...
Leanne Umtuch
Jul 4, 2020
Leanne Marie Umtuch “De-soc-at” Leanne Marie Umtuch passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the age of 62. Born June 09, 1958 to the late Antoine Miller and the late Hazel Smiscon, Leanne, was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was strong in faith and instilled Yakama cultural teachings onto her...
Irene Cloud
Jul 2, 2020
Irene Cloud, 89 passed away on July 2nd, 2020 at Astria Toppenish Hospital. She was born in Priest Rapids, WA on April 19 1931. Her father Harry Wyena, mother Nancy Wyena. She went to Moxee Catholic School Prosser grade school and Wapato school. Irene worked at PUD (spot)s Chinese Restaurant as a waitress. She was married to Louis Cloud (deceased)....
Sybil Queahpama
Jul 2, 2020
Sybil Queahpama TulaXaksh Passed away peacefully with loved ones around her on Thursday July 2nd, 2020. She was born December 18th, 1948 in Warm Springs, Oregon. Sybil was very family oriented. She was a food gatherer, tulee mat maker. She was very fluent in her traditional language, and in her traditional ways of life. She was an avid pool player,...

Juan Lopez
Jul 2, 2020
Due to Covid-19 concerns and out of respect for the family, all services are private during this time. Thank you!
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