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James Sartin

James Sartin

Mar 1, 2025

James Gordon Sartin a.k.a. Pete passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 87 years old. Pete was born on November 30, 1937, in Selah, Washington to Frank and Selba Sartin. He spent his childhood in Missouri before his family made the trip back to Wapato, Washington, where he graduated high school. Pete married the love of his...

Arthur Bedolla

Arthur Bedolla

Feb 25, 2025

Arthur Bedolla 07/17/1957- 02/25/2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arthur Bedolla, who left this world on surrounded by the love of his family. Arthur Bedolla was born 07/17/1957 in Toppenish to Nasario and Regina Bedolla. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work, family, and faith-values that shaped the incredible man he became. Throughout...

Charles Heath

Charles Heath

Feb 25, 2025

Chuck Heath Charles William Heath passed away peacefully on February 25th surrounded by his caregiver. Chuckie was born July 9,1970 to his parents Larry Heath and Jeanie Lidke. He is survived by his mom Jeanie his stepdad Steve Lidke, his brother Chris heath, sister Echo Heath and 2 nieces, 5 great nephews and his aunt Jannelle Riddle and uncle David...

William Malzahn

William Malzahn

Feb 24, 2025

GRANGER - William (Bill) Ross Malzahn, 85, of Granger died Monday February 24, 2025. Bill was born February 1, 1940, in Yakima, Washington. His parents, Robert and Christine (Schell) Malzahn, raised him in Toppenish, Washington, with his younger sister and brother, Janice (Malzahn) Sinner and Preston Malzahn. He married Renee' LaPierre September 30, 1960. Bill worked for U&I Sugar Company...

Carolyn Hope

Carolyn Hope

Feb 18, 2025

Carolyn J. Hope passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on August 8, 1934, in Yakima, Washington, to Reinhold and Alice Wurl. Carolyn attended Yakima High School (Class of 52) and Yakima Valley College. She later married Donald J. Hope and together they built a life rooted...

Nicolas Romero

Nicolas Romero

Feb 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nicolas Juarez Romero III, who left this world on February 17, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He lived his life with strength, laughter, and an undeniable presence that filled every room he entered. Born in 1976, Nicolas born in San Jose, California but grew up in the Yakima Valley...

Steven Emery

Steven Emery

Feb 17, 2025

Steven L. Emery(Big Guy) of Zillah passed peacefully February 17, 2025 in Yakima at the age of 74. Steven was born in Colorado and was raised in the Yakima Valley. He graduated from East Valley High School and later joined the Navy in 1971. He took classes at YVCC for alcohol counseling and wine making, which was his passion. Steven...

Jenny Flores

Jenny Flores

Feb 16, 2025

Jenny D. Flores, 91, died on February 16, 2025, with her family by her side at her home in Wapato, WA. Jenny was born in Holly, CO on June 10, 1933. Jenny loved to spend time with her grandchildren and her family in general. She loved reading books, planting roses, sewing and loved going to yard sales and antique shopping....

Hector Singleterry

Hector Singleterry

Feb 11, 2025

Hector Singleterry, age 62, passed away on February 11, 2025, in Hermiston, Oregon. Hector was born on March 25, 1962, in Grandview, Washington, to Eva and Ruben Singleterry. He attended school in Sunnyside, Washington. From a young age, Hector was fascinated by how things worked and dedicated his life to fixing them. He spent the majority of his career with...

Carolyn Brown

Carolyn Brown

Feb 11, 2025

Carolyn Jean (Watson) Brown passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on December 16, 1939, in Yakima, Washington to Doris Mae Watson and George Arthur Watson. During her childhood, Carolyn lived with her parents and sister Ann in logging camps at Oak Creek, Easton and a home in Naches. She loved to visit...

Loren Raymond

Loren Raymond

Feb 11, 2025

Loren Donald Raymond went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2025. He died at his home and was surrounded by his loved ones. Loren was born on November 18th, 1934, in Delta, Colorado to Sanford and Ethel Raymond. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother (Warren Raymond) his two sisters (Flave Lint) and (Leeta...

Connie Hughes

Connie Hughes

Feb 8, 2025

Connie Eileen Siebenthaler Hughes Connie E. Hughes, 81, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Yakima, Washington. She was born July 30, 1943, in Fairbanks, Alaska to John & Verda Siebenthaler. She moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with her family, in 1952, where she lived until her marriage in 1962 to Stanley A Hughes, Jr. She graduated from high school in...

Thelma Gray

Thelma Gray

Feb 7, 2025

Thelma (TJ) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend during her incredible 89 years of life. She passed away peacefully in her home on Friday February 7th, 2025. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Thelma Gray Archer was born on May 31st, 1935, to Joseph and Lorena Jump in Lewistown, Montana, where she spent...

Agnes Sweowat

Agnes Sweowat

Feb 7, 2025

Born to Louis Sweowat and Pauline Mann Sweowat on April 6, 1958. She attended White Swan High School. She went to and traveled for the Shaker Church with her family. Agnes also went with family to go root digging and picking huckleberries. She spent a lot of nights on weekends of going as a big group of family loading up...

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