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Valerie Smartlowit
May 31, 2024
Valerie Joy Smartlowit Twot Nuk Mi Choosh Talaki (Good Medicine Water Lady) May 2, 1967 – May 31, 2024 Valerie Joy Smartlowit, 57, of Toppenish, passed away at her home on May 31, 2024, at 10:15 PM, surrounded by her family and friends. Valerie was born on May 2, 1967, in Toppenish, Washington, to Wilma Randall-Brown and Albert Brown. Valerie...
Encarnacion Coronado
May 29, 2024
A loving husband, father and grandfather. Tony was born to Encarnacion Sr. and Virginia Coronado on September 1, 1958, in Tempe, Arizona. In his young years the family moved and made Sunnyside their home. On October 22, 1977, he married his wife of 46 years Bonnie Coronado (Burks). Together they had 2 children Steve and Gina. Dad worked for Washington...
Kathleen Buck
May 26, 2024
Kathleen M. Buck, age 81, passed on May 26, 2024, in Union Gap, with her beloved family by her side. Mrs. Buck was born on September 26, 1942, in Mont Morris Township, Michigan. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Valley Hills...
Martha Schlenker
May 21, 2024
Martha Marie (Schelert) Schlenker (88) passed away May 21, 2024, in Toppenish, WA. She was born November 27, 1935, in Glasgow, MT to Albert and Lydia (Fauth) Schelert. She was the 8th of 14 children. She lived in Larslan, MT with her parents until they purchased a home in Glasgow. She attended school in Larslan and Glasgow, MT and Toppenish,...
Guillermo Nicacio
May 21, 2024
Guillermo Nicacio, 86, of Wapato, WA, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024. Guillermo was born on Nov 2, 1937 in Eagle Pass. He graduated from Mabton High School in 1958. His journey as a social justice advocate began early in life, inspired by the struggles of his own family. Guillermo was known for organizing labor movements, negotiating fair wages,...
Gustavo Ovalle-Sanchez
May 20, 2024
Gustavo Ovalle-Sanches, age 59, of Yakima, Washington, passed on May 20, 2024, at his home with beloved family by his side. He was born on January 24, 1965, in Tijuana Baja California, Mexico. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences.

Lawrence Christianson
May 20, 2024
Lawrence Christianson, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 surrounded by family on May 20, 2024. Lawrence was born on February 2, 1930, in Yakima, Washington to Carl A. Christianson and Laurie Dureau. He was the youngest of two sons. He grew up in Union Gap and graduated from Yakima High School. Shortly after graduation he began his career...
Shana Williams
May 19, 2024
Shana Marie Williams, 27, of Toppenish, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2024. She was born October 27, 1996 in Yakima, Washington to Paula Blodgett and Carnegie Williams. She was the baby daughter/baby sister in her family. She leaves a void that can never be filled. Shana was educated in Toppenish, beginning in Head Start where she was a recognized...
Theresa Garcia
May 17, 2024
Theresa Urrutia Garcia of Outlook passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2024. She was 94 years old. Theresa’s greatest joy in life was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was sweet, kind and always had a smile on her face. She was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Martindale, Texas, to Benita and Macedonio...
Sterling Martinez
May 16, 2024
Sterling Martinez passed away May 16th, 2024. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington
Anissa Martinez
May 16, 2024
Anissa Martinez passed away May 16th, 2024 in Toppenish Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima Washington
Matilde Garza
May 14, 2024
Matilde Garza (Mati) was born in Yakima Washington September 10th, 1970. She passed away on May 14th 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Wapato Washington. Mati graduated from Toppenish High School in 1989. She married the love of her life Andy Garza on April 25th 1991. Mati loved being in the kitchen baking and cooking, especially...
Linda Fabela
May 13, 2024
Linda Fabela passed away May 13th, 2024 in Seattle Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington
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