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...
Guadalupe Gomez
Jul 19, 2018
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou...
Elias Queahpama
Jul 19, 2018
Elias H. Queahpama was born on September 25, 1982 to Helen Yelechchin and Don Davis. He atended school at Harrah Elementary and White Swan High School. Growing up he loved camping in the mountains, fishing and riding horses. As a young man he helped raise his nephew. He took care of his grandmother. He had a kind and caring heart....
Sharon Moser
Jul 15, 2018
Sharon Lee Moser, 82, of Selah, WA passed away July 15, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, WA. Sharon was born November 28, 1935 to Virgil and Emma (Harding) Ackerman in Walla Walla, WA. She is preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Emma, brother Tommy, sister Joan, husband Richard and children Michele, Matthew and Murray. She is...
Warren Smartlowit
Jul 14, 2018
Warren Niel Smartlowit (Yow-wee-yah), of Wapato, WA was born May 25, 1958 to Peter Smartlowit and Jeannette Miller Smartlowit. He graduated from Wapato High School and attended Santa Fe IAIA Collage and longed to go back. Warren was a firefighter, artist, and gardener. He liked giving his nieces and nephews nicknames. Warren liked to walk all over places so we...
Robert Tromblee
Jul 14, 2018
On Saturday July 14, 2018 our beloved Pac Man was called by the Lord. Born on June 8, 1988 to Gaynell Queahpama and Robert Tromblee Jr., Pac Man was the most loving, funny and caring person you would ever meet. He had a smile that could melt everyone’s heart. Pac Man was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. He...
Nieves Rangel
Jul 13, 2018
Nieves Gonzales Rangel, also known as Frosty, 61 of Moses Lake, Washington - went to be with our Lord on July 13, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving family. Nieves was born July 27th, 1956 to Consuelo G. Rangel and Guadalupe B. Rangel in Mission, Texas. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1976, where he met his high...
