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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Darlene Eyle
Sep 3, 2020
Darlene Julia Eyle “Susqueus”, age 64, was greeted by the Creator on September 3, 2020 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on January 7, 1956, in Toppenish, Washington to John Thomas Eyle JR “Skookie” and Myrtle Rose Jim “Wamuss”. Darlene was a proud member of the Yakama Nation, a proud Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, and...
Joe Perez
Sep 2, 2020
Joe Perez Jr., 59, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 2, 2020 in Vancouver, Washington. He was born October 9th, 1960 in Toppenish, Washington to Antonio Hernandez Perez and Betty Enriquez. Joe resided in Wapato, Washington for most of his younger years and attended Wapato School District. Joe had a very compassionate heart and was an...
Wvaldina Dejesus
Sep 2, 2020
Wvaldina DeJesus (UBA) Wvaldina DeJesus 65 years of age, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister started her journey with the Lord Wednesday Sep. 2nd in Yakima, WA at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 16, 1955 in Blythe, California to Alfredo DeJesus and Alicia Rodriguez Huerta. She attended St. Paul’s and A.C. Davis High in Yakima....
Leroy Brandt
Sep 1, 2020
Leroy (Roy) R. Brandt, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020 in Yakima at Cottage in the Meadow. He was born on June 5, 1929 in Yakima to Leo and Mary (Kanzler) Brandt. Roy grew up with his younger brother Ed on the family fruit farm on Ragan Rd in Wapato. He graduated from Wapato high school in...
Santos Leos
Aug 31, 2020
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Santos Jose Leos Jr. (65) passed away on August 31, 2020. He was born on March 11, 1955 in Edinburg, Texas to Manuela (Pecina) and Santos Jose Leos Sr. Santos graduated from Toppenish High School in 1974. After graduation he went to work as a diesel mechanic for Brader Hauling in Zillah,...
Rodney Brock
Aug 30, 2020
Rodney Brock was born in Hastings, Michigan on september 24th 1969. Rodney is survived by his son jeter johnston, his mother Elizabeth brock, his brother Bryan brock, his sister Cathy meekins, his nephews Michael (Emily) Brock, Shawn Brock, and great nephew and his fiancee Annie mears. He was 50 years old when he passed away. He loved to go hunting...
Katherine Tulee
Aug 29, 2020
Katherine Helen (Wahsise) Tulee “Keysumwhy” was called to heaven on August 29, 2020 in Harrah, WA. Katherine was born on November 20, 1948 in Nespelem, WA to her parents, Leslie and Stella (Friedlander) Wahsise. Katherine was a member of the Yakama Nation and retired from working 20+ years at Yakama Nation Legends Casino Hotel. Katherine had a heart of gold....
Ruby Tackett
Aug 29, 2020
On August 29th we lost our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruby Tackett at 84 years of age. She was born March 17th, 1936 in Rich Hill, Missouri to Everett and Minnie McCoy (Noah). Mom married Cloice Purdy in 1953 and then had her first child, Marvin in 1954 and her second child, Mindy in 1962. At that time she was...
