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...
Fred Wood
May 6, 2018
Fred L Wood, age 78, passed away May 6, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima WA surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born to Ethel and Hank Wood on June 8, 1939 in Yakima Washington. In 1958 Fred married Patricia Ginder, the couple remained in Yakima where they raised their family. Fred worked at Howatts Archery where...
Joyce Allen
May 5, 2018
Joyce J. Allen, 79, passed away peacefully in her home with her loved ones present on May 5, 2018. Joyce was born in Poplar Bluff, MO on December 3, 1938 to Albert and Ethel Lorton. She married her soulmate of 50 years Robert S. Allen on December 15, 1967 and together they raised 6 children. Her happiest moments were the...
Vivian Leigh
May 4, 2018
Vivian Gibson Leigh, of Yakima, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at A Cottage in the Meadow. Vivian was born on June 16, 1921 in Jasonville, Indiana, the daughter of Blaine and Bertha (Huff) Gibson. She was the youngest of four children, brothers Gerald and Blaine Gibson, and sister Lucille Gibson Tucker. In 1925, Vivian’s father was one of...
Katherine Strong
May 3, 2018
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and granddaughter. Katherine was born November 11, 1964 to her parents Simon Strong Jr. and Lorna Jean Arquette Strong. She lived and was raised in Wapato, WA and was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Katherine is survived by her uncle Randy (Yvonne) Arquette her sisters, Sandra Lee Jim – (Eric) Umtuch, Tamara...
Frank Kezele
May 2, 2018
Frank Joseph Kezele passed away peacefully with family members present ; at his home in Tieton, Wa. on May 02,2018. His family provided him with much comfort and care in his final days . Frank was born in the family home to Matt and Josephine Kezele on Mach 22, 1930 in Tieton, Wa. Frank married Wana Mae Leslie, the love...
Lloyd Myers
Apr 30, 2018
Lloyd A. Myers peacefully went to be with the Lord on April 30th, 2018 at “Just Like Home Care Center” in Sunnyside. He was born on Feb. 16, 1933 in Ottawa, Kansas to Howard and Laura Myers. Barbara and Lloyd were married in 1956 at the Lutheran Church in Zillah. They were married 61 years. He enjoyed playing country music...
