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Robert Hall
Jun 14, 2017
Robert Wayne Hall of Zillah passed away 6/14/17 of lung cancer. Bob lived his whole 71 years of life in the same house he grew up in. Bob was one of Gods best carpenters here on earth. Learning this craft at a young age and taught to him by George Kegley, he was able to build anything from houses to...
Jose Talamantes-Lopez
Jun 13, 2017
El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta. En verdes praderas me hace descansar, a las aguas tranquilas me conduce, me da nuevas fuerzas y me lleva por caminos rectos, haciendo honor a su nombre. Aunque pase por el más oscuro de los valles, no temeré peligro alguno, porque tú, Señor, estás conmigo; tu vara y tu bastón me inspiran...
Vivian Mclean
Jun 11, 2017
Vivian Lorraine McLean passed away peacefully at Cottage in the Meadows in Yakima on June 11th, 2017. She was 85. Vivian was preceded in death by her husband Jerold A. McLean, her son Steven R. McLean, Granddaughter Jody N. McLean, and Granddaughter Grace L. Jenkins. She is survived by her sister Barbara (Bill) Hartinger, brother Gale Sorenson, brother Stan (Wanda)...
Laroy Vestal
Jun 11, 2017
LaRoy Vestal age 73,passed away with beloved family by his side at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center in Yakima, Washington on June 11, 2017. He was born at home on November 8, 1943 in Oak Grove, Louisiana to James and Edith(Reynolds) Vestal. He was blessed with 6 siblings, Aubra (Bud) Vestal, Joan (John) Wilkey, Gary (Linda) Vestal, Gail (Will)...
Jessica Carranza
Jun 11, 2017
Jessica Ay nix la Marguerite Carranza Our beautiful Jessica went to meet her heavenly creator on June 11, 2017 due to a vehicle accident. She was born on July 07, 1990 to Trina Stevens and Guadalupe Carranza. She was a member of the Yakama Nation in which she learned the traditions of gathering and crafting that is how she received...

Ivan Heilman
Jun 10, 2017
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ivan Heilman, age 80, who died peacefully on June 10th, 2017 in his own home. He was born in Toppenish, raised in Harrah, went to school in Yakima at the all boys school, Marquette Catholic School. He joins his parents, Matt and Sena(Thalheimer) Heilman; his brothers, Ken and Jim...
Norma Hollowell
Jun 10, 2017
Norma Jean Hollowell of Vancouver, WA passed peacefully into glory in her home with her children caring for her with Hospice Health help on June 10, 2017. She was born March 5, 1933 in Toppenish, WA. She was married to L.G. Hollowell on August 12, 1949. He preceded her in death. She retired from Inland Fruit and enjoyed gardening, family...
Ronald Tuttle
Jun 8, 2017
RONALD A. TUTTLE RONALD ALVIN TUTTLE PASSED AWAY THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2017 AT THE AGE OF 87. DAD WAS BORN ON JANUARY 19TH, 1930 IN GOLDENDALE, WASHINGTON TO ALMON AND LOZIE THOMPSON TUTTLE. THE FAMILY MOVED TO TOPPENISH WHERE DAD ATTENDED SCHOOL. DAD MET THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE, DOROTHY BALZER, IN WAPATO, WA. THEY WERE MARRIED ON NOVEMBER 9TH,...
Barbara Hudson
Jun 8, 2017
Barbara Marlene Hudson, age 79, of Yakima passed away on June 8, 2017. She was born November 15, 1937 to the late Mike and Mable (Brand) Henslee. She is preceded in death by brother Dennis Henslee, half brother and sister Buzzy and Sandra Shaw. Barbara grew up in Goldendale, Washington and graduated from Goldendale High School in 1955. She married...
Margaret Grimes
Jun 6, 2017
Margaret “Peggy” Grimes died June 6, 2017, at Summitview Health Care Center in Yakima. Peggy had lived in Yakima for the last seventeen years following the death of her husband of 58 years, A.E. “Bud” Grimes. Besides her son Barry, Peggy is survived by her grandson Ben Grimes, her great granddaughter MacKenzie Grimes, her sister Gloria Krause, niece Lori Cordova,...
Neva Benson
Jun 6, 2017
Neva Rose (Stone) Benson, 91, of Onalaska, Washington went to be with her Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at home with family. She was born February 16, 1926 in Waitley, Colorado to Jacob Guy Reynolds and Myrtle Elizabeth (Beckman) Reynolds. Neva married Lyman M Stone on March 25, 1942 and lived in Texas and California, moving to Yakima, Washington where...
Preston Pierce
Jun 6, 2017
Preston Perry Pierce “Lucky” Wapato, Washington Preston P. Pierce 37 years of age passed away on Tuesday June 6th 2017. Preston was born in Toppenish, WA to Clarence “Horse” Pierce and Vanessa Yallup on August 14th, 1979. He is an enrolled member of the Yakima Nation. Preston attended Wapato Middle School, Toppenish Tribal School, and graduated from White Swan Fort...
Judy Solano
Jun 5, 2017
Judy Ann Solano (Johann) 66, of Toppenish passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Willow Springs Care facility in Yakima. Judy was born on February 2, 1951 in Yakima to Melvin Olson and Emma McFarland (Alsbury). She was raised in Harrah, educated in Wapato and attended Heritage University. Judy worked various jobs but her favorite work was with DaVita...
James Stollery
Jun 5, 2017
Jim Stollery passed away peacefully with family surrounding him at Cottage in the Meadows on June 5, 2017. He was born in San Mateo, California on July 17, 1942, to Frederick Arnold and Rachel Day (Work) Stollery. Over his lifetime, Jim had many jobs, but his favorite ones were his last ones where he was a school bus driver and...
Ezequeil Rodriguez
Jun 3, 2017
On June 3, 2017, our loving father Ezequeil D. Rodriguez was called home to our heavenly father surrounded by his children. Zeke was born on October 19, 1950 in Toppenish WA and was a life-long valley resident. He graduated from Granger High School in 1969 continuing to pursue a career as a mechanic graduating in 1971. Zeke married Anna Perez...
Nancy Buitenbos
Jun 3, 2017
Nancy Carol Buitenbos, 73, passed away June 3, 2017 at Yakima Regional Hospital following complications after heart surgery. Born in Yakima, Nancy was the daughter of Leroy and Mildred Hill. Nancy grew up in Gleed graduating from Naches High School in 1962. She met her husband Roger in Sunnyside and they married on September 18, 1965. They resided in Sunnyside...
Christina Kwan
Jun 2, 2017
We mourn the death of our beloved daughter, sister and friend Christina Petra Kwan October 7, 1958 - June 2, 2017 At an early age she decided to leave her native north German home and face the challenge of an independent life in the promising New World. She found fulfilment in her work for the CPS and was engaged in...
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