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Emilio Simental-Luevanos

Emilio Simental-Luevanos

Feb 16, 2018

Me gustaría que el recuerdo de mí sea feliz. Me gustaría dejar una sonrisa después del brillo cuando la vida termine. Me gustaría dejar un eco susurrando suavemente por los caminos De tiempos felices y momentos de risa y días soleados y brillantes Me gustaría que las lágrimas de los que lloran, se sequen antes del sol De recuerdos felices...

Antonia Tabayoyon

Antonia Tabayoyon

Feb 15, 2018

Antonia Delores Tabayoyon On February 15, 2018, our beloved Mom took her final breath and went home to join our Father in heaven. Mom was born on April 8, 1927, to Mary and Victor Castaneda in Hershey, NB. When she was 6 years old, Mom remembered picking string beans in Idaho. At the age of 11, she met our Dad...

Raymond Garcia

Raymond Garcia

Feb 14, 2018

Raymond A. Garcia passed away on February 14, 2018 among family at his home in Outlook, Washington. Ray was born in Benjamin, Texas on October 29, 1929 to Francisco and Juanita Garcia, and was one of 17 children. He enlisted in the Air Force February 28, 1948. He then met the love of his life, Theresa, and they were married...

Yolanda Scott

Yolanda Scott

Feb 13, 2018

Yolanda Yvonne Scott passed away on February 13, 2018 in her home where she felt most comfortable surrounded by her family. She had faith and love of the Lord like none other and could not wait to see Him. She was born on April 28, 1951 to Manuel and Celia Costello. Shortly after graduating from Mabton High School, she married...

John Afaga

John Afaga

Feb 13, 2018

John passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, February 13. He was born on April 11, 1956 and spent most of his life in Yakima valley. Shortly after graduating from Wapato High School in June of 1974 John entered the Army and served as a material supply man. Upon completion of 3 years of service John returned to the...

Robert Balmer

Robert Balmer

Feb 12, 2018

Robert Clarence “R.C.” Balmer passed away February 12, 2018 after a short illness. R.C. was born October 22, 1926 to Charles LeRoy Balmer and Ruby Rae (Ritchie) Balmer , the 6th of 10 children, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. In 1935 R.C.’s family sold out their farm and left for Washington by way of Arizona and California taking two years arriving in...

Edythe Richardson

Edythe Richardson

Feb 12, 2018

Edythe L. Richardson Edythe Luella Richardson, known to friends as "Edo," passed away at Cottage in the Meadow on February 12, 2018 at the age of 86 years. A native of Muscatine, Iowa, Edythe moved to California and Texas where she lived and served in the United States Air Force until 1952. In 1960 she moved with her family to...

Blanca Alvarez

Blanca Alvarez

Feb 12, 2018

Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the...

Santiago Marin

Santiago Marin

Feb 10, 2018

Santiago Marin Sr., 89, returned to his heavenly home on Feb, 10, 2018 after a valiant struggle with many illnesses. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Santiago was born in El Pitallo Jalisco in Mexico on July 20, 1928, to Juan Marin and Candelaria Bautista...

Jose Carrillo

Jose Carrillo

Feb 10, 2018

Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre, venga tu reyno, hagase tu voluntad, asì en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano, Y perdónanos nuestras deudas, asì como nosotros perdonamos á nuestros deudores. Y no nos metas en tentación, mas líbranos de mal. Amén.

Sue Pecheos

Sue Pecheos

Feb 10, 2018

Sue Pecheos 1957-2018 Sue passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 10, 2018 with her children and family by her side. Sue was born August 15, 1957 to Andy and Wilma Pecheos in Toppenish, WA. Sue spent her childhood years riding in parades on her favorite horse “Trigger” along with her brothers and sisters. They all participated together...

Kenerie Boyle

Kenerie Boyle

Feb 9, 2018

On February 9, 2018 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, God called home a beautiful soul. Our Pride and Joy, Kenerie Kay Boyle (Guy) was born August 3rd, 1979 to Ken and Debra Boyle (Feil). She started school in Harrah, WA and moved to West Valley in the 3rd grade. She graduated in 1997 from West Valley High...

Ellen Davis

Ellen Davis

Feb 9, 2018

Ellen Blanche {Cory} Davis fought her final battle on Friday, February 9, 2018. Ellen was born on September 18, 1940 to Edward Cory and Blanche Statham Cory at their home in rural Amite, Louisiana. Ellen graduated from Independence High School with honors and from South Eastern Louisiana College. In 1962 Ellen was offered a job in the Zillah School District...

Richard Berry

Richard Berry

Feb 8, 2018

Richard (Dick) Lee Berry, 78, passed away on February 8, 2018, at The Cottage in the Meadow after a long, 10-year battle with cancer. Dick was born in Toppenish, WA on April 30, 1939, to Denver S. Berry and Bessie Mae Brownlee. His family lived in Parker, WA and he graduated Wapato High School in 1957. His sister, Barbara, passed...

Rose Foiles

Rose Foiles

Feb 7, 2018

Rose E. Foiles Rose E. Foiles, 85, passed away peacefully February 7, 2018 in Yakima, WA at Willow Springs Rehab Center. Rose was born in Wilder, Idaho on April 16, 1932. She attended school in Toppenish and lived in Buena. When she was sixteen she worked at the Buena Market. She graduated high school in 1950, then worked at the...

Jim Gorrebeeck

Jim Gorrebeeck

Feb 7, 2018

James G. Gorrebeeck James Glen (Jim) Gorrebeeck, 75 of Zillah, WA passed away at his home on February 7th 2018. Jim was born to Clarence and Gladys Voliva in San Fransisco, CA on May 10th 1942. He graduated from Sequola High School in 1960. After graduation Jim joined the United States Air Force, while stationed at Plattsburgh AFB he met...

Patricia Fischer

Patricia Fischer

Feb 6, 2018

Patricia Anne Fischer, age 83, passed away at home in Zillah on February 6, 2018. Patricia was born in Seattle, WA on May 5, 1934 to Robert and Violet (Adams) Rankin. She grew up in Tacoma, WA along with her siblings, John and Jeanne. Their parents, emigrated to Seattle from Victoria, British Columbia. As children, they made many trips to...

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