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James Yearout
Apr 22, 2017
Col. James L. Yearout On April 22, 2017 Jim decided it was time for him to join Anita in heaven and have her arrange for paradise for them. Jim’s life began on December 13, 1928 in Madison, Kansas as one of 6 children born to Grover and Birdie (Newmen) Yearout. His parents were farmers in Southeastern Kansas and like so...
Francisco Pascual
Apr 22, 2017
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church (509 S. Satus Ave. Wapato, WA).
Mark Gallardo
Apr 21, 2017
Mark Gallardo, Age 56, was born in Yakima, WA on October 17, 1960 to Seferino and Barbara Gallardo. He Attended school in White Swan, Washington. In his younger years, he was a Royal Ranger in the templo Cristiano Church. Mark’s interests were many and varied. One in particular was his 1978 Corvette. Mark worked for the Delmonte Corporation for the...
Linda Dolliver
Apr 21, 2017
LINDA HOCHSTATTER DOLLIVER Linda was called to her heavenly home by her loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, April 21, 2017. Linda was born on November 27, 1920 to Christian and Margaretha Hochstatter at their home in Yakima, WA. Being one of eight children, she grew up in a fun-loving family who worked together on their family apple ranch...
Wornie Hurst
Apr 20, 2017
Wornie "Leon" Hurst was born in Farwell TX on 10/09/1927 to Wornie G. and Jewel (Dosher) Hurst. Leon passed away at his home on 04/20/2017 in Yakima WA. Joining the love of his Life Maxine. Leon was a Paratrooper in WWII with the 11th Airborne and loved to share those stories with his grandchildren. Leon worked many jobs in his...
Ellouise Schaefer
Apr 20, 2017
Ellouise Gwendolyn Schaefer passed from this world to eternity with Jesus on April 20, 2017. Ellouise was born to Chester and Pearl McLean on September 4, 1917. She was raised mainly in Connell, Washington where she later met and married Gilbert Schaefer on June 10th, 1938. Together they had two children, Theresa Ann Evans and Robert Noel Schaefer. During their...
Mauro Laya
Apr 20, 2017
Mauro Laya, 74, died on April 20, 2017 at his home in Union Gap, Washington, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1942 in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines to Silveria and Victorino Laya. He married the love of his life, Sabina Alew on March 14, 1970 and had 4 children. Mauro is survived by his wife...
Mary Wilhelm
Apr 19, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Wilhelm passed away at home with her family by her side April 20, 2017. She was born to Joseph and Mary Wilhelm on April 4th, 1926 in Kalispell, Montana. Mary moved to Seattle after graduating high school in 1944. She spent many years working for the University of Washington until her retirement. She was preceded in death by...
Barbara Trabant
Apr 18, 2017
BARBARA MAE TRABANT Barbara M. Trabant passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Yakima, WA. Barbara was born December 11, 1923 in Yakima to Everett & Edna (Hardison) Hilton, pioneers of the Yakima Valley. She spent her early years on the family farm and attended school at East Parker School. In 1934 the family moved to Long Beach, California. On...
Marie Shilow
Apr 16, 2017
Marie Ann (Jim) Shilow “Twus is Pum” Marie Ann (Jim) Shilow of Wapato, WA joined the creator while at home On Easter Sunday April 16, 2017. She was born August 13, 1926 to Kiutus And Rose Jim in Toppenish, WA. She married Hadley F. Shilow October 20, 1946 until he passed in 1977. In her younger days she broke horses...
Laural Gunter
Apr 11, 2017
Laural L. Gunter passed from this world to the next on Tuesday April 11th at Cottage in The Meadow in Yakima, from complications of breast cancer. Laural was born on January 27, 1953 to Ervin and Lila Lounsbury and attended school in Naches. Laural loved life and was such a prankster! Her favorite place to be was beside her husband...
Marcine Fausett
Apr 10, 2017
A Memorial Service will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses (2506 West Mead, Yakima 98902) on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Ellen Dahl
Apr 10, 2017
Mary Ellen Dahl, age 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2017 in Sunnyside, WA. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. To most of us she was known as Granny. When she came into this world on 8/19/1919 her mother was only 7 months along with her. Ellen weighed 3 lbs at...
Ruben Lares
Apr 8, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday April 12, 2017 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 PM at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 Am Thursday April 13, 207 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com...
Marlene Bustamante
Apr 7, 2017
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday April 20, 2017 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral Services will be held 6:00 PM (with an all night vigil) Friday April 21, 2017 at The Iglesia del Dios Vivo Church in Granger WA. Graveside services will be held 9:30 Am Saturday April 22, 2017 at...
Charles Lockwood
Apr 6, 2017
Charles (Chuck) Alexander Lockwood, 80, recently began the final leg of life’s journey on April 6, 2017 at 6:50 am. As he departed, a wealth of family and friends wished him safe travels. His wife Carol of almost 30 years who has been his earthly rock and support was there to bid him farewell. His children, Scott, Jill, Robert, Ronald...
Maxine Eldred
Apr 5, 2017
On April 5, 2017, Maxine T. Eldred of Yakima passed peacefully at the age of 92 even though she led everyone to believe that she was only 27 years old for the last 50+ years of her life. Maxine was born on September 8, 1924 and raised in Bickleton, WA. She married George Burton (Burt) Eldred on August 24, 1947....
William Long
Apr 5, 2017
William (Bill) E. Long, 79, of Toppenish, entered into his Heavenly home on April 5 while at Cottage in the Meadow. Bill was born December 13, 1937 in Kittitas, WA to Lloyd and Nova (Wiley) Long. He was raised on a dairy farm located northeast of Kittitas and graduated from Kittitas High School in 1956. While working on the farm...
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