Flora Pascua
Jul 2, 2020
Floring 'Flora' Imperial Pascua, 92, a long time resident of Wapato and among the last original pioneers of her beloved Wapato Filipino Community, joined our Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020 while in hospice care at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, Washington. Her grandson Ron was at her side as she passed. Floring was born in San Esteban, Ilocos...
Ruffino Quiroz
Jul 1, 2020
Ruffino Miguel Quiroz Or as most would call him Mike was born on August 14th 1928 in Bisbee Arizona to Francis and Miguel Quiroz. Mike had 8 siblings Aurora, Beatrice, Mary, Vera baby and brothers Manuel and Lawrence Mike had five kids of his own Paula Sandra Linda Charlie and Tommy with his life time companion Pauline who precedes him...
Ronald Couturier
Jul 1, 2020
At this time there are no services scheduled as of today 07/16/2020 for Dr. Couturier. Please check back each week for any updates. ~ Valley Hills Staff
Inez Sandoval
Jun 30, 2020
Inez Sophie Sandoval passed away at her home in Wapato on Wednesday morning at the age of 79 years. Inez was born December 21, 1940 in Morton, Washington to Lottie Columcus and Allen Harrison. She moved to California after her mother's marriage to her stepfather in 1954 where she grew up with her siblings. After graduating from Madera High School,...
Richard Gonzalez
Jun 30, 2020
Our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Richard Gonzalez, 55, of Seattle, WA (formerly of Wapato, WA) passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born in Toppenish, WA on August 22, 1964, to Mary Elizabeth (Chavela) and Segundo Gonzalez. He joined his sister, Norma and brothers, David and Carlos. He resided in Wapato until he moved to Seattle,...
Gloria Queahpama
Jun 29, 2020
Gloria "Mutsi" Queahpama 75, of Wapato Wa walked on Monday June 29, 2020 an enrolled warm springs tribal member of warm springs, or. Born April 25, 1945 to Ada Walsey & John Polk, Madras, Oregon Mutsi resided most of her life in Wapato Wa with her late husband Freddie Queahpama Jr along with their children Eric Queahpama, late Rosie, Mike,...
Velicia Wyman
Jun 28, 2020
She started out the gate as a free spirited little girl who loved the mud and dirty race cars just as much as the next little tomboy. Transforming into a young teenage lady who would still wrestle with her brothers and brawl if she needed to. She had many life challenges that some would take as set backs, but not...
Melvin Johnson
Jun 27, 2020
Arrangements to be made later this afternoon, please check back for service updates.
Isidra Mota
Jun 27, 2020
All services are private during this time. Please contact the family for more specific details. Thank you!
Raymond Olney
Jun 26, 2020
Raymond “Qualchan” Olney lived a long beautiful life. He was a proud enrolled Yakama member who lived every day to serve his people. Raymond was raised in Wapato and Parker Washington. He was educated in the Wapato school system and was a loyal Wolf Pack Fan. After graduating from Wapato High school in 1960, he joined the United States Marine...
Terri Benson
Jun 26, 2020
Terri Lynn Benson “T’Siyat” an enrolled member of Yakama Nation was born in Toppenish, WA on June 3, 1974. She is the eldest daughter of Kalea (Speedis) Benson and Raefield Benson Sr. Her Maternal Grandparents are the Late Esther Sohappy and Walter Speedis. Her Paternal grandparents are the late Bertha Williams and Tony Benson. Her great grandmother was the late...
Reggie Johnson
Jun 26, 2020
Reginal Hank Johnson age 63 passed away peacefully at Virginia Mason hospital on June 26 2020. He was born in Toppenish Wa to Veda Smartlowit Adams of Harrah Wa and the late Henry Hank Johnson of Adams Oregon. Survived by brothers Steven John Adams, Elliot Jackson and 5 children Pharmond Kenneth Johnson , Reginal Gilbert Johnson , Walter Rick Johnson,...
Isabel Noe
Jun 23, 2020
Isabel Anna Noe, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020 at Virginia Mason Memorial in Yakima WA. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Isabel was born April 4, 1921 in Jamestown, North Dakota to John and Susan Pomerinke. Her father worked for the railroad so their family moved around often to follow the railroad including moving...
Guadalupe Wagner
Jun 23, 2020
Guadalupe Wagner, 89, of Wapato passed away at home and went to heaven to be with the love of her life, Scotty Wagner. Lupe was born in Wapato, WA on March 2, 1931, to Frank & Louise Flores. Lupe grew up in Wapato & graduated from Wapato High School in 1949. She worked at the local cafe in town, “Spots”. ...
Patrick Luke
Jun 22, 2020
WHITE SWAN, WA - Patrick Louis Luke, "Yetatamanisht," passed away at his home in White Swan, WA on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born on December 7, 1962 in Pendleton OR to Faydeena (Thompson) and Marcus Luke. He was raised in Portland, OR, the Columbia River, Thornhollow and Mission areas. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation...
Helen Smartlowit
Jun 21, 2020
Helen L. Smartlowit, 81 of Wiley City passed away on June 21, 2020 at Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital. Helen was born on February 20, 1939 in Winlock, WA to Howard and Sally (Purcell) Ike. She was raised and educated in Toledo, WA. She was a member of the Yakama Nation, and worked at the Mt. Adams furniture factory, employed by...
