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David Collins
Sep 1, 2024
David passed away on Sunday, September 1st, at home alongside his family, just like he wanted. David was a carpenter by trade and ran his own construction company for many years in Issaquah and Bellevue and the surrounding areas. He even built some fabulous decks for a couple of local celebrities. When he would take us to a ball game...
Roberta Delk
Sep 1, 2024
Roberta "Bobbi" Jean Delk, age 93, of Yakima, Washington, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on September 1, 2024, at The Terraces at Summitview in the loving company of her daughter Karen Webster. Bobbi was born on April 5, 1931, to Delbert Lloyd Fitzsimmons Sr. and Pearl Margaret Powers. She spent her youth living in the cities of Clarkston,...
Carol St. George
Aug 31, 2024
Carol Christine “Tena” St George Tena was born in Aberdeen, Washington on May 2, 1940. She married her husband, Delmar “Del” St George on February 19, 1966. Del; her parents, Elizabeth “Dud” and Oscar Nermo; and sisters Nora Metzker and Sue Kopp preceded her in death. Tena is survived by one brother-in-law, John Kopp. While we miss her greatly, we...
Pedro Alvarez
Aug 31, 2024
Pedro Eduardo Alvarez "Eddie" just shy of his 53rd birthday on October 4th, suddenly passed away peacefully on August 31st 2024. Pedro taken far too soon known to everyone as "Eddie" was a caring, loved and right hand man. A well known Granger Alumni helpful by any means to anyone who asked. A man who loved hunting, fishing, grilling, watching...
Sara Stearns
Aug 27, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sara “Sally” Stearns Sara “Sally” Stearns, a beloved mother and grandmother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2024, in Sunnyside, Washington, at the age of 81. Born on September 10th, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, Sally was known for her feisty spirit and boundless warmth. Sally is survived by her loving spouse,...
Douglas Creach
Aug 22, 2024
Douglas Aurie Creach December 10th, 1954 – August 22nd, 2024 After a lengthy battle with his health and lots of prayers, our warrior, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Douglas Aurie Creach was born in Sutherlin, OR December 10th, 1954 and was raised in the Yakima Valley. He graduated from Wapato High School with...
Max Gabbard
Aug 19, 2024
Max Gabbard, 89 of Selah, Washington, passed away August 19, 2024, at home with his daughter Renell at his side. Dad was born to Loyce and Alene Gabbard in Coweta, Oklahoma June 12th, 1935. The family moved to Washington State in the early 1940’s and have resided here ever since. Dad graduated from Yakima High in 1954, the same year...
Carollee Alderman
Aug 18, 2024
Carollee Alderman age 86 passed away on August 18,2024. She was born on August 30, 1937 in Nebraska. Carollee was married to Darrell Alderman, who passed away on June 1, 2003. Carollee is survived by her children Randy Alderman of Tacoma, WA, Lori Cervine of Yakima, WA and Timmy Alderman of Texas. Carollee has two children who are passed, Debbie...
James Williamson
Aug 17, 2024
James Robert Williamson, 88, of Yakima, WA, died August 17, 2024, at Landmark Care and Rehabilitation. Jim Williamson was born in 1936 in Canton, NC. He graduated from Canton High School in 1954 where he was the class salutatorian and earned his athletic letter in two sports. He was selected to the All-State basketball team. He graduated from the Virginia...

Israel Canez
Aug 17, 2024
Israel G. Canez, Jr., 59, died August 17, 2024, in Yakima, WA. There are no services currently scheduled. This 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.
Martin Miranda
Aug 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Miranda Cervantes, 72, of Wapato, who departed this life on August 16th, 2024. Born on November 11, 1951, in Veracruz, Martin displayed a spirit of warmth and kindness from a young age—qualities that would shape his extraordinary legacy. Martin found his soulmate in Maria Miranda, and together they...
Marjorie Rathbun
Aug 15, 2024
Marjorie Rathbun. Survived by children Kenneth (Robin) Rathbun James (Cindy) Rathbun and Nancy Rathbun. Grandkids Nicole (Jared) Barnes, Brittney Rathbun, Madison Rathbun(Brenton Van Amburg) Josh Rathbun. Great grandkids Conner and Kennedy Van Amburg and Rylee Barnes.
Carl Oord
Aug 14, 2024
Carl Leslie Oord, born on September 8, 1956, in Toppenish, Washington passed away August 14, 2024, in Kennewick, Washington. He lived to be 67 and then went home to be with the Lord. He was the fourth child of Jasper and Mildred Oord and spent his first years on a small orchard in Zillah Washington. In 1960 the family moved...

Louis Oliveros
Aug 13, 2024
Louis Bernal Oliveros, Jr., was born on October 20, 1944, in San Bernardino, California, he received his angel wings on August 13, 2024. Louis is survived by his two sisters, Christina Morales from Yakima, Washington and Martha Williams from Melissa, Texas. Two brothers Ernie Tinoco and Frank Romero, Jr. both from California. He has one niece Diana Johns from Plano,...
Shane Bennett
Aug 13, 2024
It is with sadden hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Shane Patrick Bennett. Shane Patrick Bennett was born on June 9, 1963, in Yakima, WA., to Suzanne Miller and Kenneth Bennett. Shane died unexpectedly on August 13, 2024, in the loving care of the staff at Gleed Orchard Manor in Naches,...
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