Obituaries

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Donna Abella

Donna Abella

Jun 15, 2020

Our Mother, Donna Abella 83, formerly from Wapato,passed peacefully on June 15, 2020, in Sunnyside, WA. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill Abella, sister Patricia Castle. She is survived by her Four children. Daren (Wendi) Abella, Suzanne Abella (Jim Wabaunsee), Mark Abella, Kimberly Abella-Cree. Seven Grandchildren, Rolando (Elizabeth) Fernandez, Kalee and Kelsey Abella, Foi and Anthony Malaki,...

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox

Jun 15, 2020

Arthur Gilbert Cox born January 17, 1940, left his family and joined his wife and the Lord Jesus on June 15, 2020. Arthur was born in Carnation, WA. As a young man, he worked construction with his father...traveling America. He married his sweetheart, Barbara Mason. June 14, 1958. Together they started a family and he became a wonderful dad to...

Dan Hammontree

Dan Hammontree

Jun 14, 2020

Dab Hammontree (57) Passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020 at Cottage in the Meadow. Dan got his formal education in Missoula, Montana. On June 20th, 1983 he married Pamela D. Hower. Together they moved to Yakima, Washington where Dan completed his college courses at Yakima Valley Community College. For a brief time he was a Wapato Police officer then...

Garner Osburn

Garner Osburn

Jun 14, 2020

Garner Ferris Osburn, (Ozzie) the loving husband of Helen Osburn for nearly 75 years and the father of three children, Larry, April and Becky, has gone to be with the Lord. With joy we will all be joining him again one day. Born September 23, 1926 in Clinton, Arkansas, Ozzie began his life of travel at a young age. Like...

Michael Sauve

Michael Sauve

Jun 14, 2020

Michael Louis Sauve, 76, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, June 14 surrounded by family at his home in Mabton, WA. Mike, the middle child of Louis and Delia (Riel) Sauve, was born on July 8, 1943 in Prosser, WA. Mike grew up on the family farm in Mabton while receiving his education at Grandview and...

John Pigion

John Pigion

Jun 13, 2020

John Wilfred Pigion, 95, passed away on June 13, 2020, during the height of COVID. He was happily married to Elaine Olive Matzdorff Pigion, 98, who passed away on October 11, 2023. They were married for 71 years and lived most of their married life in Yakima. One of their final wishes was to be buried together in a single...

Carol Muffett

Carol Muffett

Jun 12, 2020

Carol A. Muffett was born in Othello, WA, on June 16, 1955 to Don and Willie McReynolds. Carol spent her childhood living in many places throughout the country while her dad was in the Navy. Carol was previously married and had a daughter, Karina who she loved unconditionally. On July 9, 1978, Carol met the love of her life, Mike...

Laverne Baker

Laverne Baker

Jun 12, 2020

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Frances Pacheco

Frances Pacheco

Jun 11, 2020

Our beloved mother, Francisca Margarita Pacheco, 87, of Toppenish Wa was called home by Jesus on Thursday June 11, 2020. She was born November 7,1932 in Delmita Texas to Antonio and Juana Hernandez. She was one of seven siblings. Mom was blessed with 13 children whom she cherished. She would light up when she received a phone call or visit...

Brenda Sauceda

Brenda Sauceda

Jun 11, 2020

On June 11th, 2020, Brenda Lynn Sauceda went to be with our Lord. She was born on August 30th, 1977 in San Antonio, Texas to Luis Jr. and Rosalinda Sauceda. Brenda was a very special daughter, sister, aunt, God daughter, niece, cousin, great aunt, and a BEST FRIEND FOREVER. Her life was about, family, fun, traveling, living and giving. To...

Roberto Ybarra

Roberto Ybarra

Jun 11, 2020

Due to current COVID'19 restrictions, all services are to be private during this sensitive time. Thank you!

Maria Barajas

Maria Barajas

Jun 9, 2020

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the family has chosen to have private services during this time. Thank you!

Donald Elwell

Donald Elwell

Jun 9, 2020

Donald "Thunder" Lance Elwell was called home to OUR Creator on June 9, 2020. Don was born in Toppenish, Washington on the 19th of October of 1961. Ones who proceeded him are his parents: Oren Elwell Sr. & Nina Umtuch Elwell. Sisters: Sylvia Paul, Addie Paul, Corrine Elwell Yallup and Shirley Elwell. Brothers: Frank Elwell, Oren "Tooterman" Elwell Jr. Neices...

Tommy John

Tommy John

Jun 9, 2020

Arrangements are pending, please check back for updates at a later time.

Marvin Stahi

Marvin Stahi

Jun 7, 2020

“Walsux” Marvin John Stahi Jr, was born on April 6, 1960 to Marvin Stahi Sr. and Roberta Butch Stahi, in Toppenish, WA. He was raised in the Yakama Valley. He was a fisherman, avid basketball player and pool player. He had numerous jobs, pumping gas in Warm Springs, bartending, security officer for Legends Casino and a firefighter. Marvin married Ella...

Ricardo Guerrero

Ricardo Guerrero

Jun 6, 2020

Please remember your social distancing ques and guidelines as you support the family during their time of need. Thank you!

Alice Bieren

Alice Bieren

Jun 5, 2020

Alice Bieren joined her husband Bob in heaven June 5, 2020. Alice Louise Greiff was born November 11, 1927 in Saint Helens, Oregon to Hans and Helen (Dawson) Greiff. She was the oldest of four children; her family included brothers Carl and John and sister Sylvia. Every year the Armistice Day parade was held on her birthday and she convinced...

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