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Mabel Hoskins
Apr 22, 2019
Mabel Marion (Rich) Hoskins, age 84, of Yakima, passed away on April 22, 2019. She was born in Putnam, Connecticut on February 24, 1934 and moved to Yakima, WA in 1966. She is preceded in death by her son Robert Jr. in 1974 and her husband Myron Hoskins on November 15, 2009. Mabel spoke of her many wonderful friends of...
Grace Switzer
Apr 22, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Grace Edith Switzer (Hacker) announces her passing on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Grace will be lovingly remembered by her children: Sandy (Chris), Joe (Jill), Donald “Butch” and Cindy (Jerry) Kimes. Grace will also be remembered by her grandchildren: Jason, Nicole, Zachary, Ryan, Astasia, Jake, and...
Paul Burns
Apr 18, 2019
Paul Eugene Burns, 86, of Wapato, WA, passed away unexpectedly April 18, 2019, at his home. Paul was born December 3, 1932, in Ellensburg, WA to Harley Burns and Norma Wade Burns. Paul attended and graduated from Yakima High School. He also attended YVCC in Yakima, WA. He married June Gill Burns in April of 1986. He was president of...
John Lange
Apr 17, 2019
John Eldon Lange Jr., 70, of Yakima died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Cottage in the Meadow. John was born in Yakima on May 13, 1948 to Dorothy and John Lange Sr. of Yakima. While attending High School he worked for the Red Apple Grocery Store and graduated from Eisenhower High School Class of 1966. Enlisting as a volunteer in...
Erasmo De La Cruz Garcia
Apr 17, 2019
Erasmo De La Cruz Garcia, 98, passed away in Longview, Washington on April 17, 2019. He was born on March 18, 1921 in Rancho El Puerto, Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Jose Inez Garcia and Mauricia De La Cruz de Garcia. Erasmo continued to live in Mexico during his early years. In 1945, he married the love of his life,...
Gerald Bridges
Apr 16, 2019
Celebration of Life will be 1pm Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Yakima Eagles Lodge.
Roman Hernandez
Apr 15, 2019
Roman Anthony Hernandez, 24, of Wapato died unexpectedly April 15th, 2019. Roman was born on April 4th, 1995 in Yakima, WA. to Roy and LeiLani Hernandez. Roman grew up in the lower valley close to his family. He went to Wapato High school and Eisenhower High School where he touched many lives with his love and humor. Roman then began...
Leanthony Minthorn
Apr 12, 2019
Today, Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 we lay our Baby Aswan to rest. LeAnthony Joslin Minthorn Jr. went to be with our Creator April 12th, 2019 in Seattle, WA. He was born to Sarah Lomakema and LeAnthony J. Minthorn Sr. November 12th, 2017 in Toppenish, WA. Our baby boy Lj was truly one of a kind, always had a BIG smile...
Martha Dillman
Apr 9, 2019
Martha Helen Dillman, age 85, passed away at home, April 9, 2019. Martha was born on December 26, 1933 in The Dalles, OR to Delbert and Stella Deyo. She went to school in White Swan until age 16, and then graduated at LaConner, WA High School. After that on to Business School in Yakima, WA . She meet her future...
Joel Olsen
Apr 9, 2019
With heavy hearts we want to share that Joel Andrew Olsen, 48, of Wapato has passed away at home peacefully after a long battle with COPD. Joel the son of Dale (deceased) and Kay (Mrachek) Olsen attended Wapato Schools and graduated from Zillah High School in 1989. A young man of sharp wit and a preference for having fun; Joel...
Maria Rodriguez-Rivera
Apr 8, 2019
María Socorro Rodríguez Rivera, de 77 años, de Sunnyside, Washington, falleció pacíficamente en la casa de su hija mayor rodeada de sus seres queridos el 8 de abril de 2019. Socorro nació el 30 de junio de 1941 a Leopoldo Rodríguez y Cristina Rivera en Coalcomán, Michoacán, México. Socorro fue bendecido con una grande y amorosa familia. Le sobreviven sus...
Nadine Blanchard
Apr 7, 2019
Sunday, April 8, 2019, Mrs. Nadine L. Blanchard was released from her earthly body of 89 years to a heavenly home prepared for her by the Lord Jesus Christ. Born in Harlan, Iowa, to Orlo and Frances (Born) Hopkins, the 3rd of 4 children. The family moved to Yakima, WA in 1932 where Nadine finished her education with graduation from...
Peter Nagle
Apr 7, 2019
Peter William “Bill” Nagle passed away Sunday, April 7th at his home in Selah. He was born in Yakima in 1952 to George and Mary Nagle and lived in the Valley his entire Life. Bill married the love of his life Sandy (Roemer) in 1973 and had just celebrated their 46th anniversary. His family included four daughters and one son...
Wanda Adams
Apr 6, 2019
Wanda Adams, born on January 23, 1927 in Campbell, Missouri passed away peacefully at age 92 on April 6, 2019 at the Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, Washington. Wanda was preceded in death by her sons, John Adams and Larry Adams. She is survived by her son, Walt (Butch) Adams; daughter, Peggy Jasan (Adams), daughter-in-law Sue Adams, and numerous grand...
Lorrie Whitney
Apr 6, 2019
Lorrie Ann Whitney, 56, passed away in Yakima, Wa on April 6, 2019 after her brave battle against cancer. She was born in Prosser, Wa on January 5, 1963 to parents Bill J. Hodges and L’Dawn Roberts. Lorrie graduated from Sunnyside High School. She would then enter the U.S. Air Force and move to Michigan. On October 30, 1987 she...
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