Rebecca Perez
Dec 1, 2019
Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” (Salazar) Perez, daughter of the late Robert and Anna Salazar was born January 26, 1954, and reunited with her family in the presence of God on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Becky graduated from Wapato High School in 1972 and was a faithful Wapato Wolf. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Robert Perez in 1975....
Donna Plesha
Nov 30, 2019
Donna Lee Plesha was born on December 2, 1929 to Don and Louise Cadwallader in Red Lodge, Montana. She was a fiercely independent woman with high values and a gentle soul. Her early adult years were lived with meager means resulting in her being able to stretch a nickel from here to there. After her children were grown she was...
Rosemary Rief
Nov 26, 2019
Rosemary Menzia Rief passed away November 26, 2019 at the Blossom Place with her husband by her side. She was a bright light to those who knew her and touched many lives in her 79 years. She was most known for her generous spirit, kind heart, keen sense of humor, commitment to social justice, love of her family and loyalty...
Frank Mears
Nov 26, 2019
On November 26th, 2019 Frank took his last breath at home with his wife and daughter by his side. Frank was born in Yakima, Wa. Janurary, 31st, 1953 to Elmer and Jessie Mears. He was born into a big family at the time to 4 sisters and later there was a little bother. He spent most of his childhood and...
Jacob Brown
Nov 25, 2019
Our beloved son, Jacob Larenz Brown, passed away and went on to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jacob will be missed dearly by all who knew him, especially by us who knew and watched him walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In our spiritual family that is the only way we knew him to be....
Lester Lundberg
Nov 25, 2019
Les Lundberg was born August 29, 1925 in Yakima, WA to Lester and Esther Lundberg. He grew up in the small town of Parker with is sister Marjorie and brother Aubrey. Les attended Wapato Highschool. After graduating at the young age of 17 he went into the Coast Guard for the next 3 years of his life. In the early...
Robert Hill
Nov 17, 2019
Bob was born in Ellensburg, Washington and was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph R. Hill of Yakima. After graduating from West Valley High he served in the US Coast Guard, with most of his duty attached to a Coast Guard Cutter in Alaska. Upon his discharge he returned to the Yakima Valley he loved so much. He held...
Billy Smith
Nov 16, 2019
Billy Smith, beloved son, brother, and uncle went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Billy was born August 11, 1980 to Carl Ray and Betty Smith. Billy was the baby in his family of four children. Billy's home has been in Yakima for his entire life. Billy's smile and charismatic charm...
Lucio Gonzales
Nov 15, 2019
Lucio F. Gonzales, 98, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Toppenish, Washington on Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born on July 6, 1921, in Osborn, Montana, the son of Bidel and Maria (Hernandez) Gonzales. Lucio graduated from Edgar High School, class of 1940. In high school, Lucio enjoyed sports and played on the state championship varsity...
Russell Slaughter
Nov 15, 2019
Russell Chester Slaughter, 72, of Harrah, WA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019. Russell was born on March 31, 1947, in Yakima, WA to his parents Chester R. Slaughter Sr. and Hope H. Slaughter. Russell spent his whole life in the family farm. He was a lover of all animals especially sheep. He also loved classical music. Russell...
Joann Van Wechel Jackson
Nov 13, 2019
Joann Van Wechel Jackson passed away peacefully on November 13, 2019, in Anacortes, Washington with her daughter, Diane, by her side. Joann was born on October 26, 1930, in the Yakima Valley to Roy Arend Van Wechel and Jennie Jongewaard Van Wechel. Joann’s parents and family were hard working and resourceful Dutch farmers. In 1849, Joann’s paternal great great grandparents...
