Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

Oct 17, 2017

Memorial Service to be announced.

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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 8, 2017

Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside with vigil services at 6pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 10:00 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by a horse drawn carriage procession to the Outlook Cemetery.

Oct 6, 2017

Oct 6, 2017

Gerard Spencer (Jerry) age 56 of Yakima passed away on October 6, 2017 at home with his wife Dawn Marie Spencer who was at his side until the end. He was born December 5, 1960 in Harlem, NY. He is preceded in death by his mom (Harriet Spencer) and his brothers Joseph and Jeffrey Spencer. Jerry loved people and he...

Oct 4, 2017

Arnoldo (Arnold) Valdez, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, went to be with the Lord Jesus on October 4th, 2017. Arnold was born at the Altus, Oklahoma Air Force Base on November 1st, 1955. He later traveled with his older brother Rolando, and his mother and father, Miguel and Matilde Valdez, to Wapato, WA, where his brothers Miguel, Adam,...

Oct 2, 2017

Stephen Brooks Walker passed peacefully on Monday October 2nd 2017. He was born to Beverly Brooks and Clarence Guy Walker in Salt Lake City on December 31st 1945. He was the oldest of 4 brothers and one sister. John Phillip (Renae, Ben, Lisa), Guy (John Paul (JP) and Whitney, Bobby (Lek), and Marianne (Kirk, Brighton, Brandt). He is survived by...

Oct 2, 2017

Oct 1, 2017

Deborah A. Pemberton Zulauf left us peacefully on October 1, 2017. She was born February 22, 1958 in Denver, Colorado to Don Pemberton and Fran Huskey Pemberton. She moved to the Seattle area in 1964, where she graduated from Ballard High School and continued her education at Whitworth University. After graduation in 1982, she spent time traveling in Europe, working...