Obituaries
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Adelfa Gonzalez
May 19, 2018
Adelfa Alvarado Gonzalez, 83, of Wapato, WA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Adelfa was born September 20, 1934 in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Antonio and Olivia Alvarado. Our mom enjoyed being with her family she was the life of the parties. She enjoyed going to Bingo and ordering her favorite fish and...
Albert Picard
May 16, 2018
Albert Matthew Picard passed away on May 16, 2018 at the age of 20 years. Albert was born in Lewiston, Idaho on October 8, 1997 and passed on at home in White Swan, Washington. Albert was affectionately called Baby Albs because he was named after his Uncle Albs. He was a fearless child who loved to wrestle his big brother...
Margaret Morris
May 15, 2018
Margaret R. Morris, 85 of Grandview went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. She passed away at home peacefully with friends and family present. She had a strong will to live and faith in God that carried her through her battle with Mesothelioma. She was born in Mabton, Washington on October 11, 1932 to Edward and Ora...
Marilyn Driskill
May 14, 2018
Marilyn “Lea” Driskill Lea Driskill, age 71, died peacefully at her home on May 14, 2018, in Union Gap. Lea was born Marilyn Lea, but everyone knew her as “Lea”. She was born November 17, 1946, in Hood River, OR, to Bill and Beulah Sampson. Lea graduated college in Portland, Oregon with a Business degree. She married Bill Driskill in...
Lucille St. Mary
May 14, 2018
Lucille St. Mary Sept 27, 1925 – May 14, 2018 Lucille I. St. Mary, 92, of Yakima, passed away on May 14, 2018. She was born in Wapato on September 27, 1925 to Everett and Blanche Taylor. She attended Wapato High School where she learned to defy the laws of physics, walking to and from school both ways UPHILL! She...
Diego Burgueno
May 13, 2018
Our beloved Diego D. Burgueno Sr., 64, went to be with his Lord on May 13, 2018 in Torrance, California surrounded by his loving family after complications due to a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Delta, Mexicali, Mexico on November 13, 1953 to Rafaela Duarte Burgueno (nee Tapia) and Trinidad Burgueno on the day of Saint...
Clarence Gipson
May 12, 2018
Clarence W Gipson died in his home surrounded by family Saturday, May 12, 2018 after a short battle with leukemia. Clarence was born on a small family farm in central Kentucky. He studied law and ballistics at the University of Louisville. His working life began as a Kentucky State Police communications officer. After which he joined the Army serving during...
Trinidad Ruiz
May 10, 2018
Trinidad Ruiz left us to be with our Heavenly Father on May 10,2018. She was surrounded by family and all who loved her. Born in Petatlan, Guerrero, Mexico, Trinidad moved to the United States in the 60’s. In 1970, she moved to the lower valley where she made her home in Grandview, WA and resided there until her passing. Trinidad...
Dario Alvarado
May 10, 2018
Dario III Alvarado was best described as having a huge heart, a great personality and an incredible sense of humor. He was at his best when he was around his friends and family. He enjoyed working on classic cars, cooking for family and friends and looking out for loved ones well-being. You could see him laughing and joking around while...
Julio Arreola
May 7, 2018
Julio Arreola Sr., a retired farmer and resident of Wapato, WA passed away on May 7, 2018 in Yakima, WA. He was 87 years old. Julio Sr. was born on April 12, 1931 in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He immigrated to the United States with his brother in 1968, seeking a successful life in the land of opportunities. After...
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