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Barbara Buitenbos

Barbara Buitenbos

Apr 26, 2018

Barbara Buitenbos, 93 went to be with the Lord April 26, 2018. She was the oldest of 9 children. She grew up on the Satus where she met Edward J. Buitenbos and married October 7, 1942. Barbara was a well known cook in the Lower Valley area for many years. She is survived by 5 brothers and sisters; her 3...

Vicente Gutierrez

Vicente Gutierrez

Apr 25, 2018

Vicente Gutierrez of Sunnyside, WA passed away on April 25th of 2018 in Toppenish, WA. He was born December 18, 1931 in McAllen, TX to Jose and Rosalia Gutierrez. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, quality family time, and was a great jokester. He is survived by his children; Vicente Jr (Irene), Sylvia (Jose), Maggie (Jose), Annabel, Fernando (Sara), Jante (Tony), Rosalinda...

Gloria Rico

Gloria Rico

Apr 25, 2018

A Virtuous Woman has earned her crown and her family wishes to celebrate her life. Gloria Rico, 70 years, was called home Wednesday, April 25, 2018 while residing at Cottage in the Meadow Hospice Center. Gloria was born June 10, 1947. Her parents were Lucinda and Eugenio Garcia. Her siblings are: Antonio, Esperanza, Johnny and Joey. She married the love...

Shirley Mason

Shirley Mason

Apr 24, 2018

Shirley Roxane Mason unexpectedly went home to the loving arms of Jesus on April 24th, 2018 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend, she is immensely missed. Shirley was the youngest daughter born on March 21st, 1950 in Sunnyside, WA to parents Titus and Doris Weddle (Van Wechel). Shirley grew up in...

Susan Moses

Susan Moses

Apr 23, 2018

Susan Marie Looney Moses “Nawyatush,” age 65, passed Monday, April 23, 2018 at her Wapato home. Susan was born to Wilkins Looney Sr. and Eva Marie Yallup Looney on January 19th, 1954 in Toppenish, WA. Susan grew up in the Satus area and attended Chemawa Boarding School and Haskell University. She worked for the YNPD for 27 years as a...

Brian Perez

Brian Perez

Apr 22, 2018

April 22, 2018 we lost a solid soldado. Brian Joaquin Perez aka "Too Short". We lost him on earth but he's forever in our heart. He always said, "Do you know who I am? I'm kind of a big deal in case you didn't know". Which is true, in any aspect you look at it. He was known for his...

Jerald Lofgren

Jerald Lofgren

Apr 22, 2018

Inurnment to take place at Tahoma National Cemetery, with Military Honors.

Chase Rogers

Chase Rogers

Apr 22, 2018

Chase Daniel Rogers "Lil Icey aka Leonidas" July 30th, 1993 through April 22, 2018. Survived by his wife Becky Rogers and son Maximus Rogers, Grandma Millie Rogers, Father Robert Rogers, Mother Trevere Johnston, Sister Chantal Walker, Brothers Ron Erdman, Zack Rogers, and Lance Rogers. As the moon in the night sky Shines the light when darkness would arise, Heart of...

Margaret Dunn

Margaret Dunn

Apr 19, 2018

Margaret “Jean” Dunn, 86 of Yakima, Washington has passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus, April 19, 2018. Jean was born May 15, 1931 in Yakima, Washington. Jean was a member of the Summitview Church of Christ in Yakima, Washington. Jean is preceded in death by her husband Homer, her parents Fras and Johnnie Brown, her daughter...

Christina Sargeant

Christina Sargeant

Apr 16, 2018

Christina Slockish Sargeant, 71, passed away April 16, 2018. She was born May 29, 1946 in Goldendale, WA to Christine Lewis and Cody James Slockish. She leaves behind her 4 children JoTina (David) Willett of Goldendale, Doris (Rio) Lewis of White Swan, Marvin Gus of Seattle and Sonya. She has 3 brothers; Elliot Lewis, Eric Lewis, and Harry (Jeanne) Smiskin...

Andrew Hoed

Andrew Hoed

Apr 16, 2018

Andrew den Hoed, age 84, passed away surrounded by his family on April 16, 2018; in Richland, Washington. He was born June 10, 1933 in Ridderkerk, Netherlands as the first child of Arthur and Hendrieka den Hoed. Andrew immigrated with his family to the United States from the Netherlands in 1948, and they settled in New Jersey. In 1953 Andrew...

Hermenejildo Trujillo-Lara

Hermenejildo Trujillo-Lara

Apr 16, 2018

Hermenejildo TRujillo-Lara passed away, April 16th, 2018 at the age of 80 years old in Sunnyside, Washington. He was born to Jesus Trujillo and Petra Lara on May 11, 1937 in Michoacan, Mexico. He is survived by his wonderful wife, Maria Luz Trujillo; five children, Jose - Guadalupe (Maria), Carmen (Abdon), Uriel (Abby), Sergio, and Javier Trujillo; 4 sisters and...

Doneta Sargeant

Doneta Sargeant

Apr 14, 2018

Doneta Sargeant passed away April 14, 2018. She was born April 12, 1964 to Christina Slockish and Reggie Sargeant and adoptive parents Darlene & Willford Card. Her siblings include Doris Lewis, Jotina Willett, Athena Sargeant, Valena Sargeant, Chris Sargeant, Marvin Guss, Sonya, and Rodney Sargeant. Doneta had numerous grandchildren and uncles and aunts including Johnny, Russell, Sharon, Janice, Rhonda, Sharrelle,...

Russell Harman

Russell Harman

Apr 14, 2018

Russell D. Harman, 67, of Terrace Heights, passed away at Cottage in The Meadow on April 14, 2018. Russ was born on September 19, 1950 to Vernon “Jack” and Rita (Lorentz) Harman in Cottonwood, ID. He was the oldest of four children. As a young boy, Russ moved to Yakima with his family. After graduating from Eisenhower High School in...

Ramona Castilla

Ramona Castilla

Apr 14, 2018

Ramona Acevedo Castilla, 82, went to rest in the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 14th, 2018 in Sunnyside, WA at Astria Hospital. Ramona was born on December 11, 1935 in Michoacan, Mexico to Parents Jose Benitez and Mariana Acevedo. She was a farm laborer for many years. She enjoyed taking trips to the beach, and sharing her life...

Sidney Peterson

Sidney Peterson

Apr 13, 2018

Sidney “Pete” Peterson, 68, of Union Gap passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2018. He was born in Yakima, WA on May 23, 1949 to the late Sidney and Lina (Hicks) Peterson. He is preceded in death by his parents Lina and Sidney, siblings Sherry Gilliam and Robert Peterson, two nieces and his beloved Punkin. The oldest...

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