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David Rhode

David Rhode

Jan 24, 2025

David Rhode of Zillah passed away January 22nd, 2025 peacefully at Emerald Care in Wapato. He was born March 8th, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Albert and Mona Rhode. At an early age he along with his family moved to Satus, Washington to farm and raise cattle. He spent his younger years as a ranch/farm hand. Davey enjoyed breaking horses...

Monico Tovarsoto

Monico Tovarsoto

Jan 22, 2025

Monico Tovar departed this life on January 22 at the age of 83. He passed away peacefully at his home in Corvallis, Oregon. A dedicated and loving father, he leaves behind his three children: Maria Tovar-Delacruz, Monico Tovar Jr., Amanda Tovar-Miranda and her husband Dishon. He also leaves behind his former wife and lifelong friend, Gloria Tovar, along with grandchildren:...

Roy Cummings

Roy Cummings

Jan 20, 2025

Roy Cummings, age 96, passed peacefully away on January 20, 2025, in Sunnyside, Washington. He was born June 11, 1928, in the Bijou Hills area of South Dakota to Bert and Anna Cummings. Roy was the fifth of six children. Roy farmed in South Dakota with his father until he was 27. He met his wife, Joyce in 1954 in...

Frank Jump

Frank Jump

Jan 17, 2025

"Frank died today. Many will live longer, but few have enjoyed it more than he.” The only allergy Frank had was boredom. Frank died on January 17, 2025, in Selah, Washington. Frank was born in Lewistown, Montana to Joseph and Lorena Jump on March 6, 1941. Frank was always a happy, good spirited upbeat, fun-loving guy right to the last....

Margarita Cardenas

Margarita Cardenas

Jan 13, 2025

Margarita (Magé) Cardenas Bazan, age 87 of Granger, WA passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her Margarita (Magé) Cardenas Bazan, age 87 of Granger, WA passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 19, 1937 in La Casita, TX to Amelio Bazan and Isabel Ozuna Bazan. Margarita loved quilting and tending...

Magon Douglas

Magon Douglas

Jan 11, 2025

Magon was born in Seattle, Washington to Sibyl Ann Austin (James)I and Einar Douglas, Sr. She was married to Rodolfo R. Aragon. Magon dedicated her life to raising her four children Oliva Marie Douglas (Dante), Ava Marie Aragon, Sophia Marie Aragon and Rodolfo Aragon, Jr. (Bubbas). Magon was blessed to witness the birth of her grandchild Audrey Grace Barney. Magon...

Patricia Pope

Patricia Pope

Jan 9, 2025

Patricia Pope passed away January 9, 2025 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA due to injuries sustained during a fall. Patricia (Pat, Patsy, Scrappy) age 92 was born March 19, 1932 in Roundup, Montana to Edwin and Hallie Person. Mom spent her early year in Roundup before relocating to Washington where she graduated from Auburn High School. Not long...

Joseph Tayon

Joseph Tayon

Jan 7, 2025

Joseph Frank Tayon passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2025. He was 86 years old. Joe was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 12, 1938 to Woodrow J Tayon and Loretta C. (Bryant) Tayon. He was the second born of three sons of Woody and Loretta. After the 2nd World War ended in 1945, Woody's job at the naval...

Helen Schilperoort

Helen Schilperoort

Jan 5, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Youngren Schilperoort, 95, a lifetime Yakima Valley resident, died on January 5, 2025, in Lynnwood, Washington. Helen was born on March 11, 1929, to Carl Eric and Glannie Youngren in Yakima, Washington. She was raised on a farm in Selah and graduated from Selah High School in 1947. In the fall of 1947 Helen enrolled in St. Elizabeth...

Charles Peters

Charles Peters

Jan 1, 2025

Charles (Chuck) Peters age 86 died the 1st of January 2025 in Yakima, WA. Chuck was born July 1st 1938 to Charles (Bob) Peters and Lois Peters in Yakima, WA. Chuck grew up on his family’s orchard in Wapato with his brothers Bruce and Frank. According to Bruce, Chuck could often be found up in a tree reading a book...

Virginia Vandersluis

Virginia Vandersluis

Dec 31, 2024

Virginia (Gini) Nalley Vandersluis was born on December 16, 1958 in Yakima, Washington and passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024 in Zillah, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Patricia Nalley, and nephews Mark Jordan and Stephen Vandersluis. She is survived by her husband Russell Vandersluis, her son...

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