Obituaries

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Gordon Murray

Gordon Murray

Feb 21, 2018

Gordon David Murray, born July 9th, 1938 went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2018. Gordon was born in Yakima and spent the majority of his life in the Granger/Zillah area. He graduated from Granger High School in 1957. He worked in Seattle at Boeing and the ferry on the Columbia River. He joined the army in 1962...

Kathryn Sharman

Kathryn Sharman

Feb 20, 2018

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Phyllis Winslow

Phyllis Winslow

Feb 19, 2018

Phyllis Jean Winslow (Grant) 90, passed away in her sleep on February 19, 2018. She was born December 23, 1927 in Yakima, Wa. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Nettie Grant, husband Floyd Winslow, son Jack Winslow and her 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by son Lee Winslow & William (Bill) Winslow. 8 grandchild...

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...

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