Sharida Roybal
Feb 2, 2019
Sharida Jean Roybal, 70, of Zillah, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Toppenish, WA on December 18 of 1948 to Wanda and Jim Seggessar. Sharida attended school in Toppenish, WA where she later met her husband Jerry Roybal Sr. at a New Year’s party....
Soledad Alvarez
Feb 1, 2019
Soledad Alvarez went to be with her lord on February 1st, 2019. She was born September 8th, 1930 to Tómas and Virginia Alamillo in Zacatecas, Mexico. She spent her youth working hard, helping her mother, and raising her numerous neices and nephews. In 1949 she became a mother herself, giving birth to her first son, David. In 1958 she met...
Saturnino Alvear
Jan 31, 2019
After a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Saturnino G. Alvear, Beloved Father, Uncle, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather, passed away on January 31, 2019. He was born on November 29, 1935 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico. He was raised and educated in Mexico. He migrated to the United States in 1954 where he worked in farming and picking cotton. On August 19,...
Charlene Bussert
Jan 29, 2019
Charlene Marie Bussert, 64, died unexpectedly at her home and was ushered into the presence of her Lord Jesus on Tuesday 29 January 2019. Charlene was born on February 16, 1954 to Clarence Homer Bussert Jr. and Ella Marie (Turner) Bussert in Sunnyside, WA. She graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1972 and maintained residence in Sunnyside while working in...
Jessica Higginbotham
Jan 29, 2019
Jessica Robin Higginbotham was born August 28, 1979 in Yakima, Washington to Ed and Sharon Delp of Zillah, WA. Jessie was a lifelong Zillah resident and graduated from Zillah High School in 1997. Shortly after graduation Jessie gave birth to one of her greatest treasures of her life, her beautiful baby girl Alexcis Brieann Higginbotham. Jessie attended YVCC while raising...
Karen Hall
Jan 28, 2019
On January 28th, 2019 Karen L. Hall passed away peacefully in her sleep. Karen was born on August 8th, 1953 to James and Goldie Hamilton Yakima, Washington. It was here that she was raised and lived the remainder of her life. In 1981 she met her future husband, Michael. Together they built a life that involved friendship, family, dancing, camping,...
Helen Giudici
Jan 27, 2019
Helen Louise Giudici was born on April 22, 1941 in Oakland, CA. and grew up in Redwood City where she also raised seven children, worked in retail for various company's until retirement after 44 years of service and moved to the Yakima Valley in 2003 where she enjoyed the rest of her life until her passing on January 27, 2019;...
Sharon Zack
Jan 26, 2019
Sharon Spencer Zack, daughter of Catherine and James J. Spencer Jr. passed away peacefully January 26, 2019 at Cottage in the Meadow surrounded by her loved ones. She met Danny Zack at McKinley Church and was a lifelong resident of Wapato except when they transferred to work sites. Danny worked for Goodfellow Bros. Road Construction. They lived in Wenatchee, Omak,...
Helen Wyatt
Jan 24, 2019
Helen Wyatt “Aunt Sugar” Helen, age 100, passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2019 in Wapato at Emerald Care. She was born Nov. 9, 1918 in Utah to Gene and Helen “Neilson” Stratford. After moving to Montana with family, she graduated a year early in Montana. She was baptized into the Mormon LDS Church, having high regards for the Church. Aunt...
Phyllis Long
Jan 21, 2019
Phyllis W. Long, 80, of Toppenish, entered into her Heavenly home on January 21 while at Astria Hospital in Toppenish surrounded by family. Phyllis was born December 13, 1938 in Talala, OK to James and Imogene Wornell. When Phyllis was 3 the family moved to Washington state. The most important decision Phyllis made was to accept Jesus Christ as her...
Arlen Brandenburg
Jan 19, 2019
Arlen Dana Brandenburg, beloved son, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away at the age of 68 on January 19, 2019 from causes due to Parkinson's disease. He was born February 28, 1950 in Kuna, Idaho to Ray Everett Brandenburg and Rosemary Martha Leneghen Brandenburg. Arlen was raised mostly in Wapato, Washington. He graduated from Wapato High in 1968. He...
Alice Asbell
Jan 18, 2019
Alice L. Asbell age 73 of Selah, WA passed away peacefully January 18, 2019 at the Cottage in the Meadow. She was born March 30, 1945 in Crawford, NE to Burt Walker and Almina German. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting and raising a big garden She is survived by her daughter, Joanne (Al) Helm; three sons: John Raml, Jim Asbell, and...
Vernon Bergstrom
Jan 17, 2019
Vernon Willford Bergstrom (Bugs), 86, passed away at home on January 17, 2019 with his family at his side. Vernon was born in International Falls, Minnesota on Feb. 20, 1932 to John and Annie (Lundgren) Bergstrom. He would often go to school with carrots which is how his schoolmates came to call him “Bugs”. He graduated from Littlefork High School...
Trista Kennedy
Jan 16, 2019
Trista L. Kennedy, 30, of Selah, Washington passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2019. She was born on April 15, 1988. She graduated from Ike in 2006. Trista spent the majority of her career in the healthcare field at Memorial Hospital. She had a kind and loving heart and was loved in return by all who knew her. Trista enjoyed...
Calvin Idler
Jan 15, 2019
On January 15, 2019 Calvin “Mel” Idler was reunited with the love of his life, Hazel Ray Idler on what would have been their 74th wedding anniversary. Mel was born on January 18, 1927 in Lamar, CO and was the 8th living child of Charlie and Mrytle (Lavere) Idler. He was 3 days shy of his 92nd birthday. Around 1934,...
Raymond James
Jan 15, 2019
Ray James passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Yakima Astria Regional Hospital surrounded by his family, at the age of 83. He was born April 5, 1935 to Thompson and Marie (Craig) James in Tacoma, WA. He received his education from Wapato High School graduating in 1954 and a week later, he enlisted in the US Marine...
Raul Orozco
Jan 13, 2019
Raúl Ríos Orozco, age 49, passed away on January 13, 2019 in Guanajuato, Mexico. Raúl was born February 15, 1969 in Cueramaro, Guanajuato, Mexico to Salud Rios Orozco and Francisco Rios Ventura. Raúl was the fifth of nine children; his siblings being; Rosa Rios, Ramona Gabino, Manuel Rios, Juan O Rios, Gerardo Rios, Francisco Javier Rios, Fernando Rios, and Araceli...
