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Ramiro B. Martinez

Ramiro B. Martinez

Apr 2, 2026

Ramiro Martinez Beato, 79, was called to his eternal rest on April 2, 2026, Holy Thursday, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family.

Ramiro was born on July 3, 1946, in Tobes y Rahedo, Spain, the first of four children born to Daniel Martinez Arnáiz and Nicolasa Beato Martinez. He learned the value of hard work from an early...

Sandra Lee (Quiroz) Russell

Sandra Lee (Quiroz) Russell

Mar 30, 2026

Sandra Lee (Qurioz) Russell

Sandra Lee Russell, known as Sandy, passed away peacefully on March 30 at 6:45 a.m. She was born September 25, 1955, to Rufino “Mike” Quiroz and Paulina Quiroz.Sandy was known for her kind heart and willingness to help others. She was a constant source of support to her family, friends, and neighbors.She lived in Granger, Washington for...

Nicholas Joe Carlson

Nicholas Joe Carlson

Mar 28, 2026

Nicholas Joe Carlson, age 48 Died Saturday March 28,2026

Nick was born in Yakima to Hugh David Carlson and Darla Carnevali on February 1, 1978. Nick was out on the farm from an early age; he loved learning about the land and especially the equipment. During high school that love of ag was shown through his involvement with the FFA program....

Lynda L Wertenberger

Lynda L Wertenberger

Mar 27, 2026

Lynda Wertenberger obituary

Lynda Lea Wertenberger, 79, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 1, 1946 in Tacoma, WA to Lawrence and Marion Paul.

The family moved to Yakima when she was 11 years old and Lynda graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1965.

Lynda married the love of her life, Ken, in 1967...

Marvin L. Martinez Sr.

Marvin L. Martinez Sr.

Mar 27, 2026

Celebration of Life for Marvin Lawrence Martinez Sr. November 9, 1945 – March 27, 2026

Marvin Lawrence Martinez Sr., of White Swan, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Born on November 9, 1945, in Neah Bay, Washington, Marvin lived a life rooted in love, family, friendship, and hard work.

He is survived by his nearest and dearest — Camille Martinez...

Novelyn Brandt

Novelyn Brandt

Mar 25, 2026

Novelyn Brandt passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at Hospice House in University Place, WA with her daughter by her side.

Novelyn was born to Loyd Claiborne and Wilma Inez (Pearson) Claiborne on July 26, 1936. She grew up in Calico Rock AR and graduated in 1954 from Calico Rock High School. She then worked at the State Bank of...

Maria Elva Vargas

Maria Elva Vargas

Mar 25, 2026

It is with both profound sadness and a joyful peace that we announce the passing of Maria Elva Vargas, the cornerstone of our family and the heart of a large and loving circle that extended to countless friends and loved ones. She joined her Lord and Savior on March 25th, 2026 surrounded by family at her home. Elva was born...

Truman H Yeager

Truman H Yeager

Mar 25, 2026

Truman Harvue Yeager, age 81, passed away on March 25, 2026, after a period of illness, along the Naches River—a place he deeply loved. 

Born on December 6, 1944, Truman spent his early years in Priest Rapids, WA. before moving in 1948 to Yakima, and later settling in Selah, where he raised his family and built a life. 

Truman attended McKinley Grade...

Raelynn L Stanton

Raelynn L Stanton

Mar 21, 2026

Baby Raelynn was born on March 16, 2026 and was deeply loved from the beginning. 

Though her time here was brief, her life touched the hearts of her family in a lasting way. 

She will be remembered and cherished.

Virginia Marie Barnett

Virginia Marie Barnett

Mar 20, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Virginia Marie Barnett

September 27, 1944 – March 20, 2026

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

Virginia Marie Barnett, 81, was the warm, unshakeable heartbeat of her family, and though she has left us, she lives on in every laugh, every Friday night dinner, and every glass of Chardonnay. Born in Toppenish, Washington, she...

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