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Curtis Willey
Apr 24, 2016
Curtis A. Willey, veteran volunteer firefighter and community leader, died peacefully surrounded by his large family on April 24, 2016. He was 58 years old. Born in Jamestown, N.D., on May 22, 1957, Curtis was a standout leader, serving as president of the Granger Chamber of Commerce, board member of Faith Lutheran Church, member of the Granger Historical Society, and...
Rebecca Irwin
Apr 23, 2016
Rebecca Beth Irwin, 38, courageously fought a battle with a rare form of heart cancer, and on April 23, 2016 was called to her forever home in Heaven. Becky was born on April 10, 1978 to Ron and Vickie Roettger of Mabton. She attended Prosser schools, where she grew her love for dance through cheer and drill team. She was...
Kelly Counts
Apr 23, 2016
Kelly R. Counts died Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. Kelly was born in Spokane, WA to Louise and Jack L. Tucker. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and son. He is survived by his children; Jordan Tucker, DeAngelo Tucker and Cassandra Hernandez, also his grandchildren and 6 sisters, his brother, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death...
Leo Masini
Apr 22, 2016
Leo A. Masini of Granger, WA died Friday, April 22, 2016 in Yakima at Apple Creek Adult Family Home. Mr. Masini was born and raised in Yerington, Nevada, the eldest of 3 children. Italian was the only language spoken at home, so he didn’t learn English until he started school. While attending San Jose State College in California, he met...
Theodore Broersma
Apr 19, 2016
Theodore “Ted” Gerald Broersma 77 of Outlook passed away April 19, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born June 29, 1938 in Ruthton, Minnesota to Lawrence and Grace (Wichers) Broersma. As an infant he moved with his family to Zillah WA and later to Everson WA. He grew up with his 8 brothers and...
Sergio Guzman
Apr 17, 2016
Sergio Isaiah Guzman, beloved son, brother, cousin and friend, lost his battle with Leukemia but gained his wings to heaven! My son graduated from Richland High School in 2013, a year ahead of his class, and began pursuing his college degree in the medical field before his diagnosis. He was a very, very smart kid and loved his family very...
Julia Contreras
Apr 15, 2016
Our Mom "Ama" Julia Villa Contreras passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2016 from a brain aneurysm while on vacation in North Carolina. She was born on November 29, 1952 in Tecoman, MX to Alfonso & Andrea Contreras. She met the love of her life and soulmate Valentin Villa Sr. as kids when they were neighbors. They were blessed with...
Carlos Rodriguez
Apr 15, 2016
Carlos Rodriguez was born August 19, 1922 in San Nicolas Tamaulipas Mexico. Carlos left to be with the Lord April 15, 2016 at 7:20 am at home in Sunnyside, from natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 40 years of marriage, Consuelo Prieto Rodriguez, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Carlos enjoyed spending his time with his...
Geraldine Jacobs
Apr 15, 2016
Jerri Jacobs, 67, passed away April 15 at her home in Yakima after a brief illness. Jerri was born in Trenton, NJ, and attended California (PA) State College. She met her future husband Bill in 1967, and they were married in 1972. They moved a number of times as Bill pursued a career in the food processing industry. In 1983...

Ramon Alonzo
Apr 13, 2016
An all night vigil will be held starting at 4:00 pm Monday April 18, 2016 at the Apostolic Assemblia Church on Lincoln Ave in Sunnyside WA. Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday April 19, 2016 at the Apostolic Assemblia Church followed by graveside services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral...

Ross Lee
Apr 11, 2016
No services are planned at this time. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Lois Kearns
Apr 11, 2016
Lois Mae Kearns was born May 17, 1935 to Seneca and Ethel (Luinstra) Shelinbarger in Laverne, Oklahoma. At a young age she was reborn as a child of God, and she continued as a committed follower of Jesus for the rest of her life. In her high school typing class, one of her fellow students, Leslie Dan Kearns, kept making...
Francisco Atanacio
Apr 10, 2016
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Merton Toop
Apr 6, 2016
On April 6, 2016 our beloved husband, father, grandfather (Opa), and great-grandfather passed away. He was born May 20, 1927 to Frederick and Emma (Schliep) Toop in Morris, MN, the youngest of eight children. In 1944 Dad came to the Yakima valley with his parents and brothers to farm in the Toppenish area. Drafted into the army Dad was stationed...
Layssa Salas
Apr 6, 2016
Layssa Hazel Cienfuegos Salas, our little angel, left us suddenly on April 6, 2016 at the age of 11. She was born on August 1, 2004 in Yakima, WA to Maricela Salas Valencia and Efrain Cienfuegos. Layssa was a 6th grade student at Wilson Middle School. She was a beautiful spirit surrounded by so much love from her family and...
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