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Abel Rodriguez

Abel Rodriguez

Oct 5, 2024

Abel Roel Rodriguez Sr., 86, of Mabton, WA, passed away on Saturday October 5, 2024, peacefully in sleep. Abel was born in Edinburgh, Texas on September 24, 1938. He was married to Maria Aurora Rodriguez on March 26, 1963; they were married sixty-two wonderful years. Abel worked as a Farmer most of his career, most were with Salvagne Farms whom...

Rogelia Gonzalez

Rogelia Gonzalez

Oct 5, 2024

Rogelia Gonzalez Loza, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on 10/05/2024. Born on August 16, 1937, she lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of family. As a devoted mother to six sons, she was the heart of her family. She was known for her sharp wit and sassy...

David Hill

David Hill

Oct 1, 2024

David Wayne Hill was born on August 24, 1970, to Valerie Jean (Plumlee) Hill at St. Joseph’s Franciscan Hospital, Tacoma, WA., and raised by Valerie and Patrick Hill, in the Brownstown and White Swan area. He attended Wapato Grade School, and later Harrah Elementary, and White Swan Middle and High School and Perry Technical Institute (HVAC-R Program). David comes from...

Larena Sohappy

Larena Sohappy

Sep 29, 2024

“Suptikawai” 12/09/1938 – 9/29/2024 LaRena Betty Sohappy (85), passed peacefully surrounded by her four daughters on September 29, 2024, at the MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA. Born in Toppenish, WA, she was the daughter of the Late Frank Sohappy of Priest Rapids (Wanapum) & the Late Julia Pimms (Sohappy) of Wapato Kaatnum (Longhouse). She was the first in...

Dominique Mitchell

Dominique Mitchell

Sep 28, 2024

Dominique "Dom" Jevon Mitchell, Senior. 43 was taken from us unexpectedly and tragically on September 28, 2024. He was born September 4, 1981, to William Theodore Mitchell Jr. and Jan Lee Embry in Yakima, Washington. He was the light in his mother's life. She adored the ground he walked on. He could do no wrong in her eyes… EVER!!! Dominique...

Allen Wagner

Allen Wagner

Sep 28, 2024

Allen William Wagner, 87, a longtime resident of Yakima, flew away home to be with his Creator on September 28, 2024. Born on June 28, 1937, Allen, was the 2nd child out of four to be born to Adrian and Naomi Lewis-Wagner. He spent his childhood in Cowitche, WA with his brothers Leonard, Raymond, and youngest sister Rosalie. As time...

William Forde

William Forde

Sep 24, 2024

William Earnest Forde “Billy, “Wild Bill” "40" died at his home in Yakima on September 14, 2024. He was born June 2nd, 1955. He grew up in Union Gap, Wa. Bill attended Eisenhower High School and graduated in 1973. He worked for Layman’s grocery store for many years, then moved on to selling tobacco for American Tobacco Company. In 1978...

Francisco De La Torre

Francisco De La Torre

Sep 23, 2024

Francisco Javier de la Torre Gomez Arias passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 81 after a decades long battle with cancer. Born March 11, 1943 to Maria Dolores Gomez Arias in Guanajuato, Guanajuato Mexico, Javier spent his childhood in Guanajuato and came to the US for college, ultimately earning his Master’s degree in education. Lovingly referred...

Frank Covelli

Frank Covelli

Sep 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank "Keith" Covelli", III our beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and father of two precious fur babies. Keith passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Yakima, Washington, doing what he loved and enjoyed the most running, Keith was 66. Keith was born on October 28, 1957, in...

Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson

Sep 19, 2024

Julia Mae (Judy) Johnson was born October 31, 1929 in Paris, Missouri to Luther Biel Anderson and Eulice Frances(Albertson) Anderson. She was 2nd of three girls. She is predeceased by her older sister Lea Ellen Johns and survived by her beloved baby sister Esther Lou Archer who was 10 years younger. Mom died September 19, 2024 at 8:53 AM with...

Jack Scott

Jack Scott

Sep 18, 2024

Jack Lee Scott of Naches, WA passed away at his home on September 18, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Geary, OK. Jack was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Jack is survived by his wife, Linda Lou Scott; two sons, Steve Scott and David Scott (Margaret Scott); and two grandsons, Mathew Scott and Jonathon Scott. He...

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