Obituaries

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Janis Dorr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Flora Pascua

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melvin Johnson

Jun 27, 2020

Arrangements to be made later this afternoon, please check back for service updates.

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