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Emily Blackman

Emily Blackman

Apr 30, 2018

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Vivian George

Vivian George

Apr 30, 2018

Pap’ Sha’ Le Vivian “Babs” George Vivian Babs George of Wapato passed away April 30, 2018 in Yakima. She was born in Rock Creek on May 30, 1948 to Gus George and Susan (Billy) George. She attended school at Goodnoe Hills and Goldendale School District and graduated as a Goldendale Timberwolve, class of 1966. She went to Dallas, Texas to...

Lois Rabie

Lois Rabie

Apr 29, 2018

Lois Thelma Rabie passed away April 29, 2018 in her home in Zillah, surrounded by family and her beloved poodle, Papillon. Lois was born March 18, 1924 in Darby, Montana as the only child to Lula and Orville Ward. Her family moved to Yakima to pick fruit, and she went to Prosser High School, Hillsboro High School, and Yakima High...

William Everts

William Everts

Apr 28, 2018

Bill A. Everts, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away April, 28th in Yakima, WA, surrounded by family. Bill was born in Yakima, on August 28, 1933 to William and Greta Everts. Bill lived his entire life in the Yakima Valley and was a proud orchardist. For many years, he and wife Jane owned an operated their own farms...

Garry Larson

Garry Larson

Apr 28, 2018

Garry gained his angel wings and went on another journey to join his father Clarence, mother Eva and sister Marlene. He is survived by his wife Teresa Cervine-Larson, son Allen Cervine (Hilary), daughter Amy Cervine-Glover (Jason), son Myron all of Sunnyside, WA. Brother Richard Larson (Charlene) of Palm Bay, Florida, sister Linda Duffus of Millwaukee, Wisconsin, brother Robert VanWinkle of...

Norman Smith

Norman Smith

Apr 27, 2018

Norman “Dale” Smith, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2018. Dale was born to Henry and Viola (Burns) Smith on August 16, 1941. Dale served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1962 and then moved to Yakima, WA. He married the love of his life, Carla Ann Hill in 1966. Together they raised four children. Dale...

James Gallagher

James Gallagher

Apr 27, 2018

James (Julio) Gallagher passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow. Jim was born July 13, 1942 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He came to Yakima in 1976 where he worked at Highland Fruit for 32 years. Jim made lots of friends with his sense of humor and jokes. His laugh always made others laugh. He loved to read...

Moses Lloyd

Moses Lloyd

Apr 27, 2018

Moses left this earth on Friday, April 27, 2018. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, he was also raised Warm Springs Nation. He was raised in White Swan, WA and graduated from Yakama Nation Tribal School in Toppenish, WA. He loved to play basketball. He enjoyed spending all the time he could with his children. He also...

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...

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