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Tak Hui

Tak Hui

Nov 20, 2018

Tak Shing Hui, 81 (1935-2018) of Yakima passed on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 due to cardiac complications. He was born in Tai Sun of China on July 9, 1937 and lived with his aunt and uncle most of his childhood. Eventually, he moved to Hong Kong and married Suet Kan. Few years after that, they moved to United States for...

Keith Miller

Keith Miller

Nov 20, 2018

Keith (ax-pailut) Levi Miller “Bouncer”, went to the creator on Nov. 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 29, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Bouncer attended Intermountain Indian Tribal School until 1979. He played numerous sports & activities and had many friends. Bouncer enjoyed numerous activities such as playing pool, cooking, dancing, listening to music;...

Cecelia Moser

Cecelia Moser

Nov 20, 2018

“Well done, my good and faithful servant. Come, share your master’s joy!” (Matthew 25:23). Cecelia Moser, a long-time resident of Yakima, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Chaplaincy Hospice Care in Kennewick with her family by her side, one day shy of her 88th birthday. One of 13 children, Cecelia was born to Valentine and Katherine Materi on November...

Irene Hernandez

Irene Hernandez

Nov 18, 2018

Irene Rodriguez Hernandez, of Harrah, WA went peacefully to be with the Lord on November 18, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow at the age of 80 years old. Irene was born on October 20, 1938 in Poteet, Texas to Salvador and Timotea Rodriguez. She married Juan M. Hernandez on April 12, 1959 in the town of Poteet, Texas. They...

Donald Williams

Donald Williams

Nov 17, 2018

Don Williams, passed away in Yakima, Washington on Saturday, November 17th. One of eight children, born March 6, 1925, he grew up in Flathead county, Montana.  His Dad died when he was 16 and Don was the head of the family for a time.  With an 8th grade education, Don was self-made man, starting out self-employed with one truck operating...

Francisca Munoz

Francisca Munoz

Nov 17, 2018

Francisca (Pancha) López Muñoz, 60, of Yakima, Washington, spread her wings and flew to heaven on Saturday, November 17, 2018, after having fought a very long and difficult battle with cancer. Francisca was born on October 23rd, 1958, in Dickens County, Texas, to Juan and Julia G. Lopez. Pancha attended Sunnyside Schools. She married her junior high school sweetheart, Arnold...

Graciela Rivas

Graciela Rivas

Nov 17, 2018

Graciela Amanda Rivas, passed away in her loving home at the heartfelt age of 57 on November 17, 2018. She was born in Redmond, Oregon on November 11, 1961 to her parents Raymundo M. And Carolina P. Rivas. She attended Sunnyside High School until she graduated in 1980. Graciela later became a paraeducator for the Sunnyside School District as well...

Antonio Celestino

Antonio Celestino

Nov 15, 2018

El Jardin De Dios Dios vio que estavas cansado, y una cura no hiva ser, te covijo con sus brazos Y susurro: “Venir a Mi” Usted no se merecio lo que paso, haci que te dio descanso. El jardin de Dios debe ser muy hermoso, Pues solo elije lo mejor. Y cuando te vi durmiendo muy tranquilo y liblre de...

Crewe Cobb

Crewe Cobb

Nov 14, 2018

Private family graveside will be held.

Leland Thompson

Leland Thompson

Nov 14, 2018

Leland Ray Thompson, age 32, of Bloomington, MN, journeyed to the Spirit World on Nov. 14, 2018. Survived by mother, Laurie Manylightnings; father, Leon Thompson; brother and sisters, Richard, Laurelei, Mariah and Skyla Thompson. Preceded by grandparents, Richard Thompson, Johanna Senator and Frances EastmanLeland Ray Thompson Wakantuya Wambdi Hoksina Eagle That Flies The Highest Ta-Ow-Son Funeral Service: Saturday, November 17...

Miguel Cacho

Miguel Cacho

Nov 14, 2018

Miguel Farias Cacho, age 72, of Toppenish passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in his home. He was born in Coalcoman, Mexico to Adolfo Farias and Eutimia Cacho Farias. He was a farm worker who enjoyed fishing and music throughout his life. He is survived by his wife Maria, his five children: Roberto, Enrique, Jose Luis, Ana, and...

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Nov 13, 2018

No local service.

Ruth England

Ruth England

Nov 9, 2018

Ruth Ann (Kendrick) England of Toppenish passed away on Friday, November 9th 2018 She was born on March 23, 1942, in Laramie, Wyoming to William and Marie Kendrick. She was raised and educated in Fox Park, Wyoming. The family moved to Washington and resided in the Toppenish and Zillah area. On August 11, 1962, she married Alvin England. Ruth worked...

Maria Simental

Maria Simental

Nov 9, 2018

Maria Guadalupe Simental “Lupe”, age 64, of Sunnyside, WA; passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA. She was born in Durango, Mexico to Maria I Luevanos and Refuigo Simental on December 13, 1953.   She lived in California for most of her life and moved in 2014 to Sunnyside, WA. Lupe enjoyed listening to...

Diane Begay-Mendoza

Diane Begay-Mendoza

Nov 9, 2018

Diana passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018. She is a part of the Dine (Navajo) Nation, born September 2, 1951 and raised in Coal Mine Mesa, Arizona. Her clans are Tsé deeshgizhnii – Rock Gap Clan, Chíshí – Chiricahua Apache, Bįįh bitoodnii – Deer Spring, Tábąąhi– Water’s edge. She has been a part of many native communities and spent...

Clarene Taylor-Colgrove

Clarene Taylor-Colgrove

Nov 9, 2018

Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. The voice is mute and stilled the heart That loved us well and true. Ah, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be....

Mikhaill Stewart

Mikhaill Stewart

Nov 7, 2018

A Celebration of Mike's life will be Sunday, November 18 from 2pm-close at The Edge Steakhouse & Sports Lounge at Zintel Creek Golf Club (314 N. Underwood Kennewick WA 99336)

Inez Estrada

Inez Estrada

Nov 7, 2018

Inez (Espinoza) Estrada, 94, of Wapato, WA was called home November 7, 2018. Inez was born October 15, 1924 in Wiley, Colorado to Pete Espinoza and Paula Navarro. Inez married Martin M Estrada in 1942. She was a member of Guadalupana at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. She took great pride in her peonies and roses. She had an open...

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