Gottlieb Schmierer
Sep 21, 2018
K7LFE Silent Key … On Friday, September 21, 2018 Gottlieb “Jerry” Schmierer left the airwaves here to go to his ham radio shack in the sky. He had a brave struggle with dementia, heart problems and diabetes. He was born to John and Katherine Schmierer on January 1, 1932 in Linton, ND. In 1936 the family moved to Washington for...
Boyd Richardson
Sep 19, 2018
Boyd Raby Richardson went home to the peaceful arms of the Lord on September 19, 2018. He was born March 13, 1926 to John and Melvina Jennings Richardson in Jumbo, Arkansas. Boyd lived on a farm for most of his time until his mother died she he was 2; he was then raised by his grandmother and his father until...
Arturo Dejesus
Sep 19, 2018
Arturo DeJesus was born April 25, 1959 in Sunnyside, Washington. He passed away on September 19, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. Art enjoyed dancing and drinking. He loved long walks on beaches, collecting seashells and making origami things. He also loved playing volleyball and tennis. Most of all he loved simply hanging out with friends and family. Art is preceded in...
Phyllis Knight
Sep 18, 2018
Phyllis Maryanne Knight passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Yakima, Washington. She was born on April 11, 1938 in Portland, Oregon to parents Phillip and Ann Piazza. She had a brother Phillip (Bud) Piazza, and a sister Nadine (Mead). Phyllis attended St. Andrews grade school and Immaculata High School in Portland, where she graduated in 1956. She met her...
Meryle Nedeff
Sep 18, 2018
Meryle Lee Nedeff Meryle passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of September 18, 2018. Born July 12, 1933 in Yakima, Wa. to Harry and Edna Nelson. She was an only child and was the apple of their eyes. Meryle spent her childhood in the Nile Valley, attended elementary and Middle School at Union Gap, and High School...
Francisco Solis
Sep 18, 2018
Francisco (Kiko) Lira-Solis III passed away at his home on Sept. 18, 2018. Francisco was born to Francisco II and Ester Lira-Solis in La Grulla, TX on Jan. 29, 1941. His early education was in La Grulla, TX. His family of 7 brothers and 2 sisters were migrant workers and traveled to Washington state to work. They eventually made their...
Nicholas Brian
Sep 17, 2018
Nicholas “Nick” Watson Brian, of Zillah Washington went to be with the Lord 17 September, 2018. Nick was born in Hunters Washington to Edith and Virgil Brian 26 December, 1923. The Brian family moved to the Terrace Heights / Moxee area in the early 1930s. At an early age, Nick went to work taking care of animals. He took care...
Gildardo Cuevas
Sep 17, 2018
After a protracted battle with cancer, Gildardo Cuevas Ceja, 71, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully Monday, September 17, 2018 at his home. Leaving behind his wife, Nelida Cuevas, his daughters, Yajayra and Francisca Cuevas; and his sons Hipolito and Edgar Cuevas. Gildardo was born September 25, 1946 in Arteaga, Michoacán. To Merced and Hipolito Cuevas. He grew up in...
Ronald Whittaker
Sep 16, 2018
Ronald Eugene Whittaker March 28, 1936 - September 16, 2018 Ron was born on March 28, 1936 to Fred and Erma Whittaker in Sterling, Colorado. At a young age Ron developed an interest in baseball and because of that went on to have a successful college career as a pitcher for the University of Oregon. He graduated with a degree...
Santos Martinez
Sep 14, 2018
Santos G. Martinez, 92, long-time Sunnyside resident, passed away peacefully Friday September 14, 2018 surrounded by all her loving family. Santos G. Martinez was born in Shelby, Texas on November 5, 1925. At a young age she met the love of her life Nasario Martinez, they married on June 6, 1942. She alongside her husband migrated all across the United...
Sylvia Dobrauc
Sep 12, 2018
Sylvia Irene Dobrauc passed away in her Yakima home on September 12, 2018. She was born in Grandview, Washington on July 20, 1928, to Frank and Mary Kinkade. She married Fred Dobrauc in June of 1948 and spent 50 years together until his passing in 1998. They had two sons together, Ron and John Dobrauc. Sylvia enjoyed spending time with...
