Lila Robison
Sep 29, 2017
Lila J. Robison, age 77, of Yakima passed away on September 29, 2017. Lila was born in Wapato, WA along with her twin brother Leo. She attended school in Tieton and graduated from Sunnyside High School. She graduated nursing school, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. After briefly working as a nurse she started her career at Yakima Valley School, where...
Apolinar Villegas
Sep 28, 2017
Apolinar “Polo” Villegas Sr 58 of Mabton passed away September 28, 2017 in Kennewick with his family by his side. He was born August 26, 1959 in Powell Wyoming. As a young boy his family moved from Wyoming to Washington where they made their home in Mabton He attended school in Mabton WA where he graduated from High School and...
Meachem Tulee
Sep 27, 2017
Meachem Tulee Jr. 64 Years of Age passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 27, 2017 at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his companion of 14 years Lillian Garcia, Two brothers Kelly Tulee of Tesuque Pueblo, New Mexico; and Sampson Tulee of Nespelem, Wa Sisters Audrey Tulee of Harrah, WA; Dora...
Dennis Bender
Sep 26, 2017
Dennis Lloyd Bender, 81, passed away September 26, 2017 at the Cottage in the Meadow following a brief illness. Born and raised in Elgin, North Dakota, Dennis was the son of Ruben and Lillian Bender. After graduating from Elgin High School in 1953, Dennis joined the U.S. Navy, where he was a Second Class Petty Officer. After serving four years...
Anna Nation
Sep 25, 2017
Anna Lee Nation May 3, 1919-Spetember 25, 2017 It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Anna Lee Nation on September 25th 2017 at the age of 98. She was born May 3, 1919 in Gary, Indiana to William and Villa Clark. Anna Lee married William Earl McDonald in 1940 in Missouri and they moved...
Rolando Gutierrez
Sep 24, 2017
Rolando Gabriel Gutierrez “Gabby”, born July 8th 1973, age 48, beloved son, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord. Gabby was a lifetime resident of his cherished hometown, Mabton, Wa where he received his education. Gabby was loved by many and had a big heart, he valued his relationships with his family and friends making memories. He...
Janice Schuller
Sep 21, 2017
Janice Elaine Schuller, age 76, of Yakima was called to heaven after peacefully passing away at home on September 21, 2017. She was born on October 23, 1940 to Fern (Ferris) and Harold Austin and later married Jim Schuller. Janice E. “Nana” was always game for an adventure and a laugh. To say that she was always active was an...
Wilma Numkena
Sep 21, 2017
Wilma Lee Numkena “Utsunmi” A member of the Spokane Indian Tribe went to be with the creator on September 21st early in the morning. She is survived by, her husband Kevin Numkena of White Swan, four daughters Bryanna Broncheau, Kyleigh Martinez, Jaelynn Maas, Izabel Numkena all of White Swan, Her siblings Marvin Martinez III of Toppenish, Kevin, Kyle and Kurtis...
Henry Ford
Sep 20, 2017
Henry Edwin Ford (Ed), 69, passed at his home surrounded by family on September 20, 2017. He was born in Yakima, Washington on October 20, 1947 to Paul Edwin and Caroline (Johnson) Ford. He was the oldest of 5 children. Dad was raised in Wiley City, and spent his youth running the creeks shooting things, catching things, and causing ruckus....
Adam Albert
Sep 18, 2017
Le Page, OR = In the evening of September 18, 2017 Adam “A Bomb” Emillo Albert had pulled his final net along the Columbia River while fishing where he loved to be with his brothers. He was born July 3, 1989 in Toppenish, WA to Corrine Albert Rodriguez and Ray Ortiz Jr., He was an enrolled member of the Yakama...
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...
