Obituaries
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James Baker
Dec 30, 2024
James (Shorty) Thomas Baker passed away on Monday December 30th 2024 in Union Gap, after many of years Alzheimer's disease.. Born on May 29 1945 in Bremerton WA to Richard Bejamin Baker and Mary Elnora (Hale) Baker. He was preceded in death by his Father Richard (Dick) Benjamin Baker, His Mother Mary Elnora (Hale) Baker His Brother Ben Calvin Baker...
Russell Johnson
Dec 29, 2024
Russell Elwood Johnson went to be with the LORD and his beloved wife Emma on December 29, 2024. He was born February 6, 1932 In Harold, South Dakota to Viola and Russell Junior Johnson. His love for his country was so strong that he enlisted at 16, lying about his age in December 1948. After completion of his training, his...
Craig Watlamet
Dec 29, 2024
Survived by son: Craig Junior, granddaughters Nahona (Randimae) and Navea (Marisol), Craig Junior‘s mother, Wilda Bob; Alyne (Gary) DeCoteau of Wapato; Patrick Watlamet, Sr. of White Swan; Cheryl (Charlie) Scott of Portland, OR; Rick (Kim) Watlamet of White Swan; Philip B. Watlamet of Lyle WA. Many nephews and nieces; those special to him that knew him by his nickname. Pre:...
Nancy Gavin
Dec 29, 2024
Nancy Edith Gavin, 76, of Yakima, WA, passed away unexpectedly on December 29th, 2024, at her home. Nancy was born to Ronald and Elizabeth Scott on July 7th, 1948, in Portland, OR. She was best known for her extraordinary sewing, knitting, and cross-stitch skills. Her greatest love was quilting, a hobby she shared with her wonderful friends. She touched many...
Sharon Gillihan
Dec 28, 2024
Sharon Kay Gillihan 72 went to be with her heavenly father on December 28, 2024. She was born in Yakima, Washington on January 23, 1952 to Norton and Elsie Palmer, and grew up in Selah, graduating from Selah High School class of 1970. Sharon studied at Museum Art School and later on to Floral Design School in Portland, Oregon. She...
Julia Koch
Dec 27, 2024
Julia is survived by her children Susan (Ron) Robinson of Bellcamp, MD, Linda (Roy) Johnson, Janie (John) Woodcock, Lloyd “Andy” Koch, Jr., John Koch, Joe Koch all of Yakima. Her brother William “Bill” Lyons; her sisters-in-law Dorothy, Connie, Donna, and Fran as well as multiple grandkids, great grandkids, numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Jack. Julia was preceded...
Robert Navarro
Dec 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Navarro, who departed this life on December 23, 2024 at the age of 60. Bob was a private yet deeply caring individual whose quiet strength and kind heart left an indelible mark on all who knew him. A lover of the great outdoors, Bob found solace and...
Violet Wahsise
Dec 21, 2024
Violet Ann Wahsise, a cherished member of the Yakama Nation and descendant of the Northern Arapaho, passed away on December 21, 2024. She was 39 years old. Born on December 10, 1985 in Toppenish, WA, Violet grew up on the Yakama reservation. She was the beloved daughter of Melissa Martin and Stan Wahsise. Violet’s greatest joy in life was her...
Petra Zesati
Dec 17, 2024
On Tuesday, December 17, our beloved mother, Petra Zesati-Mendez, was called home by our Lord and Savior. She left peacefully and now rejoices in heaven with all our loved ones who went before us. She was born on August 4, 1931, in Hacienda de Carrillo, Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico. Her mother became ill and was unable to care for her, so...
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