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Edwin Celestine

Edwin Celestine

Jul 31, 2017

Edwin Phillip Celestine 60 of Yakima, Washington, born September 28th 1956 in Toppenish, Washington to Hazel (French) and Francis J. Celestine went to the creator Monday July 31st, 2017 in Wapato Washington. Ed attended schools in Toppenish, Washington, Oakland, Ca., and Wapato, Washington where he lettered in football and track. Ed played basketball in the “C” squad division on the...

Josefina Muniz

Josefina Muniz

Jul 30, 2017

Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday August 3, 2017 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. A Funeral Liturgy will be held 10:00 AM Friday August 4, 2017 atValley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Zillah Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside...

Jerry Speaks

Jerry Speaks

Jul 30, 2017

The family will have a private gathering at Lake Cle Elum.

Bernard Magers

Bernard Magers

Jul 28, 2017

Bernard A. (Bud) Magers May 13,1927- July 28,2017 He was born in Ellensburg Washington where he attended school until he entered the service of his country in World War II. Upon discharge he attended Central Washington State College where he receive his degree in Industrial Arts. He met his one and only love Jeanette Tully while there. They married on...

Lou Larson

Lou Larson

Jul 27, 2017

Memorial contributions may be made to PNWU Scholarship Fund.

Abdon Chavez-Juarez

Abdon Chavez-Juarez

Jul 26, 2017

Abdon Chavez Juarez went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2017 at 6:30 a.m. in his home in Toppenish, WA. Mr. Juarez was born July 30, 1933 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Benito and Zenona Juarez. He was the oldest of his siblings; he came to the United States in 1943 to Weslaco, Texas accompanied by his...

Clell Holmes

Clell Holmes

Jul 26, 2017

Clell Leonard Holmes danced his last waltz on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Clell was born in Spokane, Washington on January 21, 1925 to Clell, Sr. & Fern Holmes. As a child, he moved with his family to Yakima where he attended McKinley Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and graduated from Yakima High School in 1943. While in school, Clell was an...

Elisa Hernandez

Elisa Hernandez

Jul 25, 2017

Our precious Mother Elisa "Lecha" Hernandez left her Earthly home on July 25th 2017 at Emerald Circle Care Unit. Elisa was born on June 20th 1921 in Del Rio, Texas to Zoilo and Elena Hernandez. Elisa leaves a lasting legacy of family and love. She raised her family in Eagle Pass Texas before traveling to Wapato in 1963. She provided...

David Sutherland

David Sutherland

Jul 24, 2017

Mickey was most proud of his Navy years. Vietnam era Vet, he was in the first graduating class of nuclear powered submarine school. He was a nuclear powered submarine operator and electronics technician. He is survived by his very best buddy, Angie Mauch; sister, Jane; brother, Richard; and many many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great great nieces...

Helen Trepanier

Helen Trepanier

Jul 23, 2017

Helen Anne Trepanier, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2017. Helen was born on November 25, 1929, in North Dakota to Leo and Antoinette Trepanier. She spent her childhood in Minnesota and Michigan, moving to the Yakima Valley her senior year where she attended Davis High School. She started her career of bookkeeping at Young's Lumber. She soon...

Rosita Wesley

Rosita Wesley

Jul 23, 2017

When I come to the end of the day When i come to the end of the day And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once...

Rosie Wampole

Rosie Wampole

Jul 22, 2017

Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sunnyside. A Memorial Service will be held August 5, 2017 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesse's in Grandview. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com

Harold Mulford

Harold Mulford

Jul 22, 2017

Harold Edward Mulford 96, of Sunnyside went to be with the Lord on July 22nd 2017 surrounded by family. He was born in Hays Center, Nebraska on May 25th 1921 to Henry and Nellie Mulford. He moved to Washington State when he was 16, later settling in Sunnyside at the age of 29. He is survived by his wife Louise,...

Herbert Brunkhorst

Herbert Brunkhorst

Jul 21, 2017

Our dad, Herb Brunkhorst, passed away on July 21, 2017. He was born in Sharon Springs, Kansas on August 17, 1923. His parents were Lona and August Brunkhorst and he was the oldest of three boys. When dad was about 10, the family moved to Palisade, Nebraska and he lived there until he went into the navy. He was a...

John Jackson

John Jackson

Jul 20, 2017

John Richard Jackson, Jr. (51) John Jackson went to be with our Lord, July 20, 2017. He was born, May 19, 1966 to Shirley and John Jackson, Sr. in Yakima, Washington. John is preceded in death by his Uncle Don Kuehn, his beloved NaNa, Dorothy Moriarty and his father John Jackson, Sr. John moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in 1980 with...

Charles Pimms

Charles Pimms

Jul 20, 2017

SPOKANE, Washington - Charles Edward Pimms, Sr. at 81 years of age, entered eternal rest on July 20, 2017 in Spokane Washington. He was born in White Swan, Washington, to Raymond W. Pimms Sr. and Alameda Wheeler Pimms on January 16, 1936. He was a Yakama Nation tribal member. He attended several higher education courses and trainings. He worked in...

Waylon Owens

Waylon Owens

Jul 19, 2017

Shiik Qalawit Nellie and Vernon lovingly welcomed a precious baby boy on 4/24/1994. His name was Waylon Grant Owens “Tuskus” He is adored by his siblings Jason, Saraine, Nanya, Shelly, Sina, Ole and Maelene. Also Brothers Leroy, Cameron, Vernon, Josh. sadly his YaYa Ole, Nana Shelly and father Vernon had to return to our heavenly Creator and now he joins...

Sandra Campbell

Sandra Campbell

Jul 19, 2017

Sandra JoAnne Campbell, age 79, of 110 Sage Trail Road #2, Yakima, Wa., died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Cottage in the Meadows Hospice. She was born in Sheboygan, WI., on January 27, 1938 to the late Alexander and Eleanore (VanAkkeren) Adams. Sandy attended Sheboygan area schools and graduated from Central High School. She also attended college at various institutions....

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