Nona Donaldson
Sep 16, 2017
Mom was so always loving of family that she decided to be born at her great-grandmother Pernicia Jacobs’ house in Zillah, on December 3, 1918. She was attended by her mother and her grandmother – Leila Lewis – who was a licensed midwife. The last time she saw the house – about four years ago – she said that it...
Lloyd Willey
Sep 15, 2017
Lloyd L. Willey, 85, a hard worker who cared for his large family, left this world Sept. 15, 2017, to join his wife Mavis and son Curtis, who preceded him in death. Born Aug. 16, 1932, in Jamestown, ND, Lloyd is remembered by his family for his quiet strength and patience. Lloyd moved to the Yakima Valley in 1965 and...
Johnnie Martinez
Sep 14, 2017
Johnnie Martinez (53) of Toppenish WA, Passed away in Seattle on September 14, 2017. Johnnie was born in Toppenish WA on September 23, 1963, to the Late Amy Baker and the Late Bennie Martinez. Johnnie was educated in Toppenish, WA. Upon receiving his G.E.D, he then graduated from Perry Tech in Yakima, WA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, camping,...
Gilbert Marchello
Sep 14, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 with a Celebration of Gilbert's life from 7:00 - 9:00 Monday September 18, 2017 at the PDC Apostolic Church in Sunnyside. Funeral Services will be held 10:00AM Tuesday September 19, 2017 at the PDC Apostolic Church in Sunnyside followed by Graveside Services at the Grandview Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to...
Martin Thacker
Sep 7, 2017
Martin Curtis Thacker left this world on September 7, 2017. He is now with the love of his life, his wife, Daray. Martin was born December 21, 1946 to Curtis and Tess Thacker. After attending A.C. Davis High School he was drafted into the marines. He was wounded in Vietnam and returned home. His military decorations were as follows: Purple...
Raymond Strong
Sep 2, 2017
Our Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Friend, Raymond Harold Strong was born on February 8, 1942 in Yakima, Washington to Caroline and Simon Strong Sr. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. In his earlier years, Raymond resided with his family in the Wapato area within the boundaries of the Yakama Reservation. While growing up with four other siblings,...
Carmella Sanzon
Sep 2, 2017
Carmella Sanzon, 65 of Toppenish passed away September 2nd, 2017 at her home. Carmella was born to Thomas and Delores Durrett in Pasco Washington on May 21st 1952. Her favorite past time was spending time with her family and pets. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Miguel Sanzon of Toppenish, daughters Velika Nevins of Indiana, Vera Salinas...
Nancy Uchida
Sep 1, 2017
Nancy Tamiko Asato Uchida Nancy Uchida, 87, died peacefully, on September 1, 2017. She died on the twelfth anniversary of her husband’s, Akira’s, death Born on February 5, 1930 to Kame and Kama Asato, Nancy grew up in Waipahu, Hawaii on a sugar cane plantation. During her life in Waipahu she witnessed the beginning of the United States entrance into...
Tarleton Maddox
Aug 26, 2017
Tarleton “Tobe” Louis Maddox Our amazing dad, Tobe Maddox was in this world for 95 years. He was born October 2, 1921 at home in Shackleford County, Texas to John and Minnie Maddox. He passed on Augst 26, 2017 at Cottage in the Meadow. His father passed when dad was 2 years old, so his mother and 6 children traveled...
Leo Bliss
Aug 24, 2017
Carl Leo Bliss, 93, passed away on August 24, 2017 in his apartment at Riverview Manor in Selah, WA. He had lived there since April of 2014. He was born on August 23, 1924 at the Ballard Ranch in Buena, WA to Rollah Bliss and Lueseal (Owens) Bliss. Leo was the oldest of four brothers and they all grew up...
Kevin Ganuelas
Aug 24, 2017
On August 24th, 2017 Kevin Ganuelas of Wapato and a member of the Yakama Nation was called home by Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Known by the endearing names "Dad", "Daddy", "Kevi", “KG”, “Dabs”, and "Daboo", he was born March 25th, 1981 to Joseph "Pops" and Sandra "Mother Goose" Ganuelas, He was the youngest of 3 boys. His older...
Billie Mcdaniels
Aug 23, 2017
Billie McDaniels, 96, passed away on August 23, 2017 in the city of Yakima. Billie was born in Danville, Virginia to Lorenzo Dow and Julia Epperly Blair on July 19, 1921. She graduated from Sunnyside High School and attended Multnomah School of the Bible. She married Arthur McDaniels on October 24, 1942 in Joplin, Missouri. She worked as a bookkeeper...
Yolanda Garces
Aug 20, 2017
Yolanda Yepes Garces went on to a better place at the age of 88 years old on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, WA. She was born in Cali, Colombia to Paulina Garces and Arturo Yepes Bermudez now deceased. She is preceded in death by 3 brothers. As a young adult, she excelled in her academic...
