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Ester "Tere" Nunez

Ester "Tere" Nunez

Sep 26, 2025

Ester Nunez known to many as Tere peacefully left us to be with her Heavenly Father on September 26, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas to Manuel Martinez and Daniella Campas-Martinez.

She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel Martinez and Daniella Campas-Martinez, husband Bicente Nunez Sr., Her daughters Maria Elena (Helen) Garcia and...

Dorothy Miller Stewart

Dorothy Miller Stewart

Sep 26, 2025

Dorothy Marie Stewart, age 55, passed away on September 26th, 2025. Born on June 22nd, 1970 in Toppenish, Washington. She now reunites in spirit with her parents, Debrau Miller & Emanuel Saenz; grandparents, Dorothy Miller & Morris Miller Jr; & all of her ancestors. She is survived by her husband, Mitchell Stewart Sr.; daughters Gabriela Miller & Jacinda “Peesh” Lovely;...

Dolores G. Tovar

Dolores G. Tovar

Sep 25, 2025

Dolores Gonzalez Tovar, 97, died of natural causes on September 25, 2025, at Landmark Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Yakima, Washington. Dolores was born April 27, 1928, in Villa de Fuente, Cuahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Adam and Eloisa Gonzalez.

Dolores was raised in Villa de Fuente, Cuahuila, Mexico. Dolores married Guadalupe (Lupe) Cantu Tovar in the Catholic Church in Piedras...

Kevin Chip Clark

Kevin Chip Clark

Sep 24, 2025

Kevin “Chip” Clark, age 60, of Zillah, Washington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s at Ohana House Adult Family Homes in Yakima. Born in Toppenish, Washington, on June 26, 1965, Kevin would go on to be a successful athlete and student.

He graduated as Valedictorian and “All-Valley” football player of Toppenish High School....

Marilyn Delores Schrump

Marilyn Delores Schrump

Sep 24, 2025

Marilyn Delores Schrump went to be with her Lord and Savior September 24, 2025.

 Born February 21, 1938 in Tennessee to Lula and Norman Morrow, the second of three daughters. At a young age, the family moved to the Granger area, where she graduated from Granger high school in 1956. She was a majorette and in the chorus. She came from...

Vicki Hill

Vicki Hill

Sep 20, 2025

Vicki Lynn Dickman (Allgaier) Hill, 71, was born on January 15, 1954, in Portland, Oregon, to James and Bonnie Dickman, and passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 20, 2025. Vicki is survived by her daughter, Heidi (Ryan) Case; her son, Jeremy (Cheri) Allgaier; and her grandchildren, Robbie, Sophia, Emily, Atlas, and Ryker. 

She was preceded in death...

Richard Rodriguez Jr.

Richard Rodriguez Jr.

Sep 20, 2025

Richard Rodriguez Jr., 74, passed away on September 20, 2025, in White Swan, Washington. He was born on February 28, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Richard and Isabel Rodriguez. Richard married Grace Rodriguez on October 30, 1981, and later divorced. He subsequently married Sara Byrd, with whom he built a life until his passing.

He is survived by...

Boyd Charles Graf

Boyd Charles Graf

Sep 19, 2025

Boyd Charles (Waskiewicz) Graf, age 74, of Grandview, was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1951 in Seattle, Washington.

After growing up in the foster care system, Boyd was adopted by his heavenly father after accepting his son, Jesus Christ, as his personal savior while at Boyville in...

Lloyd M Gabriel

Lloyd M Gabriel

Sep 19, 2025

Lloyd (Gabe) Miller Gabriel’s eventful, adventurous life ended September 19 th , 2025 in Yakima,

WA. Certainly, Gabe is joyful in reuniting with his wife Ruth Ann and his parents and brother and is

telling some tall tales. Gabe’s journey began in Roane, TX, born to Hervey William and Ruth May

Gabriel on December 2, 1921. Gabe grew up in Groesbeck, TX with...

Lawrence Mercer

Lawrence Mercer

Sep 17, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Edward Mercer passed away on September 17,

2025, in Yakima, Washington. He is survived by his wife, DJ Rowe,

daughters Michelle Stinson and Trina Young, and siblings Bill Mercer

and Lorraine Kolberg.

Larry was born to Lillian and William Mercer, in Edmonton, Canada on

November 24, 1941. As adventurous as his two older siblings, he

traveled the world (France, Africa, Spain, and more) after...

Dr. David W Johnson

Dr. David W Johnson

Sep 15, 2025

Dr. David W. JohnsonMarch 8, 1950 – September 15, 2025Dr. David W. Johnson—known lovingly as Papa Dave, Dr. J, and Encyclopedia Dave—passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, in Yakima, Washington, at the age of 75.David was born on March 8, 1950, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Wilmer and Faye Johnson. He grew up with his brother, Dan, and carried...

Charles Lloyd King

Charles Lloyd King

Sep 15, 2025

Charles Lloyd King, age 77, of Western Washington, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025.

Born on July 12, 1948, Charles—known to family and friends as Chuck—dedicated much of his life to the residential construction industry, where he built not only homes but lasting relationships and a reputation for hard work and craftsmanship. A true carpenter at heart, Chuck had a...

Jerry Lee Payne

Jerry Lee Payne

Sep 13, 2025

Jerry Lee Payne’s – Obituary

Our Beloved Father, Brother, & Friend, Jerry Lee Payne – AKA Jer –

passed away unexpectedly at his home, September 13, 2025.

Jerry was born on April 9 th , 1970, in Seattle, WA to his wonderful parents

Shirley and Lonnie Sr. Payne. He was the second child of 3 children, his

oldest brother Lonnie Jr. and youngest brother Troy.

As...

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