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...
Andrea Spencer
Nov 9, 2019
Andrea Jean Spencer went to be with the Creator on Saturday November 9, 2019. Andrea was born on May 21, 1952 in Toppenish, WA to Delbert and Louise (Olney) Nagle. She was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation Tribe. Andrea was a 1971 graduate of White Swan High School where she participated on the White Swan Cougars Cheerleading squad...
Harold Sanders
Nov 9, 2019
Harold Eugene (Gene) Sanders Gene Sanders, 75, passed away on November 9, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born November 5, 1944 in Alton Illinois, the third son of Richard Sanders and Bertha (Stolze) Sanders. The family moved to Renton in 1945. He grew up in the Renton Highlands where he attended elementary school at St. Anthony’s...
Louise Schneider
Nov 8, 2019
Louise Marie Schneider passed away on November 8, 2019 at the Cottage in the Meadow Hospice Care Center with her daughter, Fran by her side. She was born on February 5, 1925 to Oliver and Frances Elliott in Seattle, WA. Louise attended public schools in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Washington. During this...
