Obituaries

Sep 30, 2016

Mabel F. (Mary) Granberg, 98, of Yakima passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima. She was born on December 27, 1917 in Great Falls, Montana. Mary lived in Butte, Montana for a short time before the family moved to Clarkston, Washington, where after high school graduation, Mary attended the nursing program at St. Luke’s...

Sep 28, 2016

James M. “Mike” Lyon, Jr., born on January 17, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; passed away in Zillah, Washington, September 28, 2016. Mike, son of Jim and Margaret Ann Lyon, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Tulsa area before moving to Wichita, Kansas, where he attend and graduated from Fr. Kapaun Memorial High School. Mike attended the...

Sep 27, 2016

Moses Jason Andy (Twee Tash Me Tumna), 49, of White Swan went home peacefully to Heaven Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 to be with his loved ones and Creator. He was born October 23, 1966 to Amos Ambrose Andy, Sr. and Shirley Hannigan, both of White Swan. He attended White Swan High School and participated in Track and Wrestling throughout those...

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Sep 26, 2016

Mary Christianson passed away peacefully at the age of 84 at Willow Springs Care Center on September 26, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born September 11, 1932 in Canyon City, Colorado to Ora Ray and Mary Fugate. She was the fourth of nine children. The family moved to Yakima Valley when she was very...

Sep 26, 2016

Daniel (Danny) Cisneros, 26, of Toppenish went home to his creator on Sept. 26, 2016. He was born in Toppenish on Jan. 9, 1990 to Luis and Sylvia Cisneros. Our son attended schools in Toppenish and finished his education at Heritage University. Daniel is survived by his parents, Luis and Sylvia Cisneros; his brother, Luis Cisneros Jr of Toppenish; his...

Sep 24, 2016

Tony F. Schneider died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 24th at the age of 84. Tony was born January 25th, 1932 in Kennel, South Dakota to Mary and Joseph Schneider. He married Jane on February 2nd, 1957 at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Yakima, Washington. After serving in Korea he worked as a barber. He and his brother,...

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Sep 19, 2016

Donald Chamberlain, a wonderful and loving husband and father, passed away on September 19, 2016 in Yakima, Washington. Don is survived by his wife Hope, sons Benjamin (Elizabeth) and Eric, and his brother Jim (Anne). Don was preceded in death by his brother Larry. Don was born in 1933 in Wenatchee to Howard and Honor Chamberlain. He grew up on...

Sep 19, 2016

Bette Ann Rowe, age 68, passed away the morning of Monday, September 19th, 2016 at her home in Zillah, Washington. She was born in Toppenish, WA on August 18th, 1948 to Paul and Geraldine Schacht and grew up in Zillah, WA. After graduating from Zillah High School in 1966, Bette Ann achieved her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at...

Sep 18, 2016

Betty Sandifer, age 88, of Yakima passed away on September 18, 2016. She was born October 18, 1927 in Wapato, Washington to the late Nealey E. Bennett and Estella Baker. In 1940 she met the love of her life, Kenneth Sandifer. They were happily married just shy of 72 years. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...

Sep 17, 2016

Conner was a man who was compassionate, kind, loving and a friend to all. He never knew a stranger and could hold a conversation with anyone. He had a God-given ability to make every person feel like they were part of the family. Conner was the type of man who would give you the shirt off his back if you...

Sep 16, 2016

Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday September 20, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview followed by graveside services at the Grandview Cemetery....

Sep 14, 2016

Marion Weimer, 87, passed away on September 14, 2016 at Orchard Park, Yakima, WA. Marion was born on July 13, 1929 in McMinnville, Oregon to Frank Grenz and Jessie Gibson Grenz, and was raised in Pasco, Washington. She moved to Yakima 1942. She married Gerald J. Weimer on November 8, 1947 and had three children: Linda (James C.) Lee, Robert...

Sep 14, 2016

John C. Olivas, 82 of Toppenish, WA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 14th, 2016. John was born March 8th, 1934 in Canutillo El Paso County, Texas to Zenaida Virginia Olivas and Jose Cota. In his early years he worked for local farmers; Bouchey Farms, Parrish Farms and Rowe Farms. John’s employers and co-workers were so kind...

Sep 13, 2016

Carmen Gutierrez Estrada, age 93, went to be with her Lord on September 13, 2016 surrounded her loving family. She was born January 10, 1923 to loving parents Meliton and Socorro Cuellar Gutierrez in Clint, Texas. When Carmen was very young her family left Clint, TX and moved to Montana for a short time, then moved to Worland, WY where...

Sep 13, 2016

Greg Tuck 58, of Selah, WA passed away on September 13, 2016 from cancer. Greg was born in Yakima, WA on March 16, 1958 to Elton and Carolyne (Lane) Tuck. He attended schools locally and graduated from Davis. After high school he worked in the autobody repair field, where he pursued his lifelong career as a locally known auto painter....

Sep 12, 2016

Pearlene Mary (Stewart) Wagner, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2016. She was born to Charles and Elizabeth Stewart on December 1, 1935. She grew up living in Spokane and Yakima, WA. Pearlene’s father worked for the Pacific Railroad. She attended school both in Spokane and Yakima. She attended high school at Davis Highschool in Yakima,...