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Helen Godina-Zapien
May 2, 2017
You are near; Even if I don't see you. You are with me, Even if you are far away. You are in my hearth, In my thoughts, In my life, Always.
Ramon Yanez
May 2, 2017
You are my sunshine My only sunshine. You make me happy When skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, How much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away. The other night, dear, As I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms. When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken And I hung my head and cried....
Gabriel Tobias
May 2, 2017
Gabriel Solis Tobias, 44, went to be with the Lord and Savior on May 2, 2017 in Sunnyside WA. His larger than life personality brought smiles and laughter to all those around him. Gabriel was born on June 16, 1972 to Ramon and Margarita (Solis) Tobias. He was raised in Toppenish and graduated from Toppenish High School. He later received...
Lew Derrey
Apr 29, 2017
Lew Allen Derrey passed away April 29th, 2017 in Yakima, WA. he was born April 19th, 1933 in Toppenish, WA to Bill and Florence Derrey. He was raised in Toppenish and attended Toppenish schools. He married the love of his life, Mary, April 21st, 1952. In 1954 he was drafted and served in the Korean War. Lew worked for the...
Maria Sosa
Apr 24, 2017
La Magnifica Glorifica mi alma al Señor y mi espíritu se llena de gozo al contemplar la bondad de Dios mi Salvador. Porque ha puesto la mirada en la humilde sierva suya y ved aquí el motivo porque me tendrá por dichosa y feliz todas las generaciones. Pues ha hecho en mi favor, cosas grandes y maravillosas el que es...
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...
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