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George Johnson

George Johnson

Aug 6, 2024

George Vernon Johnson, a member of a keystone early-Sunnyside family, has died. He was 94. He was preceded in death last year by his dearly beloved wife, Carol Fischer Johnson, and by their dear daughter NonaRae (Jim) Robinson, also in 2023. Surrounded by loving family members, George was gathered into Carol’s welcoming arms on August 6 at their home in...

Margarita Villanueva

Margarita Villanueva

Aug 5, 2024

Beloved Wife and Mother Proverbs 31:28,29,30,31 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all . Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let...

W.D. Eslinger

W.D. Eslinger

Aug 5, 2024

Willis Dale Eslinger, 86, a loving father, husband, grandpa & great grandpa, passed away after a stroke, on Monday, August 5th, 2024, at Trios Hospital Kennewick, Washington. Dale was born October 19th,1937 at Ellensburg Hospital, to Willis and Atta Eslinger. He attended Kittitas High School and graduated in 1956, this is where he met his wife, Sharon Odle. They were...

Maximo Ramirez

Maximo Ramirez

Aug 3, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Maximo Ramirez Sr passed away peacefully in his home in Sunnyside, WA on August 3, 2024. He was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1945, to his parents Manuel Ramirez and Maria Pena. He is preceded in death by both parents and his three brothers Elias Ramirez, Gilbert Ramirez, Isaias Ramirez, his two sisters Naomi...

Bonnie Wortley

Bonnie Wortley

Aug 3, 2024

Bonnie Wortley passed away quietly on August 3, 2024, at The Cottage in the Meadows Hospice in Yakima, after a brief illness. Bonnie is survived by and was loved by her children: Mike Wortley (Starla), Sun Lakes, AZ; Steve Wortley (Debbie), Frances, WA; Pam Wortley Young (LD), Yakima; and Brian Wortley (Allyson), Sun Lakes, AZ. She was also beloved by...

Alonzo Solis

Alonzo Solis

Jul 29, 2024

Alonzo Solis III went home to be with Jesus on July 29, 2024. Alonzo was born June 21, 1986 in Mission, Texas. He lived there until his parents moved the family to Granger, WA in 1988. He was raised in Granger and attended school, while in school he participated in sports, he loved to play football, baseball, basketball but wrestling...

Gerald Alderton

Gerald Alderton

Jul 27, 2024

Gerald John Alderton, age 92, passed on July 27, 2024, at Cottage in the Meadow, in Yakima, Washington. Mr. Alderton was born on June 30, 1932, in Braintree United Kingdom. This brief notice is for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. Currently no services are planned. Valley Hills Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Willard Boyle

Willard Boyle

Jul 26, 2024

Willard Dewaine Boyle February 25th 1922 – July 26th 2024 On July 26th Dad slipped quietly off to meet the lord and all his loved ones that had gone before him. Dad had an amazing life; he saw many changes in his lifetime. Dad was born February 25th, 1922, in Philip South Dakota. Dad, his brother Everrett & Cousin Howard...

Florence Mcclure

Florence Mcclure

Jul 24, 2024

Florence Paula McClure passed away Wednesday, July 24th at the age of 93. Florence was born on January 4th, 1931, in Provo Utah, to Paul, a local doctor, and Marguerite (Barry) Westwood. She spent a lively childhood in Provo with her two brothers, Richard (Dick) and Ross, and her best friend Marilyn. During Florence’s teenage years the family relocated to...

Grace Cree

Grace Cree

Jul 22, 2024

Grace Alene Cree, 67, died on July 22, 2024, in Yakima, WA. Grace was born on September 7, 1956, in Toppenish, WA. This brief notice was provided to give family and friends a place to leave memories and condolences. If a full obituary is prepared in the future, it will be posted here.

Jacqueline Larson

Jacqueline Larson

Jul 22, 2024

Jackie Larson, 89, formally of Granger, WA, went home to be with Jesus on July 22, 2024. Jackie was born on May 26th, 1935, in Yakima, WA. She married Dick Larson on September 30th, 1951. She was a home maker and raised her four daughters until they left home. Then Jackie and Dick traveled all over the Northwest working and...

Paula Winnier

Paula Winnier

Jul 19, 2024

Our beloved Paula, In memory of Paw, Paula A. Winnier passed away peacefully on July 19th 2024 at Harborview in Seattle Washington. Paula was born on April 8th 1951 in Toppenish Washington to Irene and David Winnier. She was a resident of Wapato. Paula is loved and missed by grandchildren and family. She is survived by her son Kevin Sampson...

Maria Romero

Maria Romero

Jul 16, 2024

Maria Elena Romero, 91, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Linares MX. on August 18, 1932 to Jesus Cienfuegos and Guadalupe Martinez Cienfuegos. On December 24, 1959, she married the love of her life Macario Romero Sr. Together they made Granger their home and raised their children. She is...

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