Bryon Begaye
Aug 6, 2018
Bryon Begaye January 5, 1972 - August 6, 2018 Bryon Begaye of Granger was born in Tuba City, Arizona to Diane Begay-Mendoza. At age 46 the creator called our beloved brother home to rest. Bryon was a well loved man by all and a member of the Navajo Nation. He is survived by his mother, Diana Begaye-Mendoza; stepfather, Jose Mendoza;...
Roger Hunt
Aug 6, 2018
I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace...
Daniel Petker
Aug 2, 2018
Daniel William Petker passed away, surrounded by loved ones, in his residence at Living Care Community, Yakima, WA on August 2, 2018. Born on July 26, 1923 in Alexanderkrone, Russia to parents, Paul and Helena Poetker, he was the fifth of nine children to live to adulthood. At the age of 2 ½, the family emigrated from Russia to Canada....
Frances Polk
Jul 31, 2018
Frances Lynn Polk, 46, passed away July 31, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow. She was born December 29, 1971 in Toppenish, WA to Randy Sohappy Sr. and Charlotte Kahama. Frances lived in Wapato, WA all her life. She was an MVP at Basketball in High School. She enjoyed cooking, beadwork, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her...
Silvio Olney
Jul 30, 2018
SILVIO R. OLNEY YAKIMA- Silvio R. Olney, 40, died unexpectedly July 30th, 2018, in the comfort of his own home. He was born May 13th,1978 at Yakima Valley Memorial, the son of Pete D. Rodriguez, and Leah M. (Olney) Rodriguez. Silvio, was a well known craftsman, and used that gift in his construction career since he was young. Taught by...
Simon Estrada
Jul 28, 2018
Simon Sanchez Estrada was born to Guadalupe Estrada and Isidra Sanchez on February 16, 1965, in Reynosa, Mexico. He passed away July 28th of 2018 surrounded by his loving family in Sunnyside, Washington. He is survived by his children; Simon Estrada Jr, Jose Guadalupe Estrada, Julio Cesar Estrada, Elizabeth Estrada, Eduardo Estrada, Jessica Estrada, Vanessa Estrada, Esther Estrada and Maritza...
Dale Loucks
Jul 27, 2018
Dale S. Loucks, age 93, of Yakima passed away July 27, 2018. He was born on November 1, 1924 in Curlew, Washington. Dale is preceded in death by one son, Stanley and one grandson Ryan; his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. He leaves behind his loving wife Ellen, one daughter Christine (Steve) and six grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dale...
Henry Ledesma
Jul 27, 2018
Henry (Enrique) Mesa Ledesma, born on March 17, 1946 in Toppenish, WA to Rosa Mesa Ledesma and Juan Pedro Ledesma passed away peacefully at Kadlec hospital in Richland, Washington on Friday, July 27, 2018. He had been battling cancer for several years. Henry, is survived by his partner Rosalie Betts of Sunnyside; his children: Gina Tyhuis (Bob), Angela Ledesma, and...
George Lacell
Jul 26, 2018
George Lacell was born in 1930 to Frank and Hattie Lacell in Everett, WA. His family moved to the valley in 1943. He graduated from Toppenish High School class of ’48. George married Arlene Leuning October 1948. He worked as a mechanic at Jack’s Garage in the 1950’s to the 70’s. George bought his own business “Lacell Garage & Car...
Frankie Stevens-Lavanway
Jul 21, 2018
“Wim wii LiLict” Frankie Dawn Stevens-LaVanway Was born on November 14, 1990 in Yakima, WA. She was a member of the Yakama Nation and resided in White Swan, WA. On July 21, 2018 she began her journey home. Frankie loved the outdoors. She loved to hunt and gather traditional foods. She loved gathering heart shaped rocks and taking her evening...
Roque Gonzalez
Jul 20, 2018
Roque I. Gonzalez, 23 of Sunnyside, WA met with the Lord on July 20, 2018. He was born to Jaime Jimenez and Lucia Arriaga on October 2, 1994, in Puruandiro, Mexico. He graduated from Sunnyside Christian High School in 2013 and become the owner of his own business Reale Security LLC. Roque was a loving father, and a loyal friend...
