Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Shirley Williams
Oct 23, 2017
Obituary to be posted. Memorial Service to be 6:30pm, Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Goldendale, WA
Christie Wingardner
Oct 23, 2017
Christie Lynn Wingardner was born December 19, 1957 to Richard and Shirley Buesch of Zillah and passed away on October 23, 2017. Christie grew up in Vista, CA. and attend school their until her senior year then moved to Zillah where she graduated. Then married Bill Wingardner April 6,1984. They had 3 children. She loved all of her animals, gardening,...
Sidney Owens
Oct 23, 2017
“ALAWITZIO” Sidney Timothy Owens 56 Years Old of Harrah WA, passed away on October 23, 2017. Sidney was born in Toppenish on June 19, 1961 to Lena Sohappy and was influenced greatly by his grandparents, Frank and Julia Sohappy. He grew up knowing, “love one another, help one another.” He was a fancy dancer with his cousins. He loved football,...

Jose Merino
Oct 22, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 11:00 - 1:00 Pm with a Funeral Liturgy at 1:00 pm Friday October 27, 2017 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Outlook Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Lloyd Callihan
Oct 21, 2017
On Saturday, October 21, 2017 our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and friend, Lloyd Oren Callihan unexpectedly passed away at his home in Wapato. Lloyd was born on April 1, 1953 and attended White Swan High School, where he met and married the love of his life, Deborah Norman. They were married March 15, 1975 and together had two children,...
Mary Burgett
Oct 21, 2017
Mary Margaret Burgett, 85, passed away October 21, 2017 at Astrid Toppenish Hospital after suffering a stroke. She was born in Ellensburg, WA to Harold and Bessie Lutzenhiser. She attended school in Thorp and Ellensburg. She married Jerry Burgett right out of high school and they had four children. After the children were older she attended Central Washington College and...
Marjorie Johnson
Oct 20, 2017
Marjorie Ann Johnson, 96, passed away October 20, 2017 at Tri Cities Retirement Inn (Pasco, WA). She was born in Williams Iowa on July 30, 1921 to Andrew and Cora Caruth. She was the youngest of 9 children. She met George Johnson when he was at the Navy Electrician School in Iowa. He brought her to Ellensburg WA in 1946...
Rosa Perez
Oct 20, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 11:00 - 1:00 with a Funeral Liturgy at 1:00 pm Wednesday October 25, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com . Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Candy Andrews
Oct 18, 2017
Candy Andrews, age 84, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October, 18, 2017. Candy was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Andrews, and her son, Roy Booth. She is survived by her sons: Don (Ruth) Andrews, John (Ginni) Andrews and Joe (Charlene) Booth. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and...
Jeremiah Whitefoot
Oct 17, 2017
Jeremiah John Whitefoot Jr. 16, of Wapato, Wa a member of the Yakama Nation died Oct. 17, 2017 he was struck by a hit and run driver early that morning outside of Toppenish, Wa. He was born May 1, 2001 in Lewiston, Id. The son of Altina Alice Sampson and step father that raised him Fernando Miguel Garcia. He attended...
Raymond Ekenbarger
Oct 15, 2017
Raymond Lee Ekenbarger of Yakima Washington passed away October 15, 2017 at the Cottage in the Meadow. Lee’s beloved wife of 60 years Tommie Sue was by his side until the end. Lee was born July 6, 1933 in Wilbert, Washington the son of the late Audrey and Herbert Ekenbarger, Sr. He was the eldest of six children, five boys...
Alex Arevalo
Oct 15, 2017
Alejandro (Alex) Arevalo Sr. peacefully passed away at home with family by his side on October 15, 2017. Alex was born August 26, 1929 in Edinburg, Texas to Dolorez Arevalo and Irene Colchado- Arevalo. At a young age, Alex learned to work hard at everything; a trait in which he carried throughout his life. Alex worked alongside his Dad to...
Maria Magana
Oct 13, 2017
Maria Magaña 58, returned to her heavenly home October 13, 2017. Her devotion to her family and belief in God supported her through her struggles and ultimately gave her peace. Maria was born to the late Tomas and Arcelia Magaña. She is survived by her children Cecilia, Marisela, Tomas, Ana, Ursula and Domingo and several grandchildren. Maria was a very...
Wanda Johnston
Oct 13, 2017
Wanda Sue Johnston, 78, of Yakima, Washington passed away October 13, 2017 from complication of diabetes at Landmark Care Center. Wanda Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Wilbur C. Johnston and second husband Ken Schmoe and her brother Albert Gene Doshier. Wanda Sue was born in Yellville, Arkansas on January 26, 1939 to Eldridge &...
Robert Washburn
Oct 13, 2017
Robert Washburn, age 89, our dear husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 13th, 2017 at Gasseling House in Yakima. Bob was born on May 5th 1928 in Tacoma to George and Frances (Zelinsky) Washburn. Born of a Washington pioneer family, Bob graduated from historic Stadium high school in 1946 and went on to graduate from College of...
Charles Woods
Oct 12, 2017
Charles Woods, 93, Passed away on October 12, 2017 at Brookdale Chesterley in Yakima, Washington Charles was born on May 29, 1924 to Maurice and Nevina (Wilder) Woods in Portland, Oregon. He attended Carver Grade School and graduated from Oregon City High School. In February 1942, Charles joined the Navy. After boot camp in Farragut, Idaho he was assigned duty...
William Rossow
Oct 12, 2017
William L. Rossow, Jr. Bill slipped away from us on October 12th, 2017 (58 years of age) at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, Washington. Bill was born on a cold November night in 1958 to William and Sylvia (Roath) Rossow. He was greeted by a large family of grandparents, great grandparents and his big sister. Bill went to school...
Cruz Solis
Oct 8, 2017
Cruz Tijerina Solís passed away peacefully on October 8, 2017. Cruz was born in General Bravo, Nuevoleon, Mexico on May 3, 1936. Cruz moved to Wapato, WA in 1957 where he met the love of his life, Mary Miramontez. They later married and had 5 children. Cruz was a farm laborer most of his life. His hobbies consisted of playing...
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