Obituaries

Local Obituaries

James Wells

James Wells

Mar 3, 2016

No formal services or obituary are planned.

Gene Frost

Gene Frost

Mar 2, 2016

Gene H. Frost passed away at the age of 64 on March 2, 2016, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, KS. Gene was born on October 29, 1951, in Yakima, Washington, to Bernie and Pauline Frost. He graduated from Zillah High School and later moved to Yakima, WA, and was employed by Costco for many years before moving...

Aurora Vargas

Aurora Vargas

Mar 2, 2016

Aurora Vargas (Herrera), 105, of Sunnyside died March , 2016 in Sunnyside, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 9, 1910 the daughter of Antonio Vargas and Maria Hernandez. She is survived by six sons, Cruz Pasillas (wife Maria Del Refugio) from Mexico, Luis Pasillas (wife Maria) from Texas, Angel Herrera (wife Zenaida) from Sunnyside, David Herrera (wife Maria...

Daniel Atchley

Daniel Atchley

Mar 1, 2016

Full obituary is pending.

James Butler

James Butler

Mar 1, 2016

No formal obituary or services are planned.

Margaret Hepperlen

Margaret Hepperlen

Mar 1, 2016

No formal obituary or services are planned.

Adauto Prieto

Adauto Prieto

Mar 1, 2016

Adauto Prieto of Granger passed away March 1, 2016. He was born February 7th, 1964 in La Ceja, Garcia de la Cadena, Zacatecas, Mexico. He moved to the United States permanently in 1988 with his family. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his son, Gerardo Prieto; daughter, Hilda Ochoa; and gradchildren, Ernesto...

Michael Stump

Michael Stump

Feb 27, 2016

Michael Ray Stump of Zillah passed away 2/27/2016 at Cottage in the Meadow during his struggle with Cancer. Born to Lola Marie Paz-Stump and Lester Howard Stump on 01/23/1956. He is preceded in death by both parents and one brother Lester Allen Stump. Mike was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. He attended Wapato Schools most of his formative...

Joseph Troianello

Joseph Troianello

Feb 27, 2016

Part engineer, part artist, full-time father of four and husband of 60 years, Joseph R. Troianello died Saturday Feb. 27 in the skies above middle America. A man of constant curiosity, his interests knew no bounds. He built his house, worked with stained glass, created jewelry, sang in his church choir, taught school, ran a business and an orchard, volunteered...

Jose Molina

Jose Molina

Feb 27, 2016

Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am Thursday March 3, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview. Graveside services will be held at the Grandview...

Manuel Martinez

Manuel Martinez

Feb 25, 2016

Manuel Martinez 81 yrs. old of Granger, Wa. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Was born on FEB 26, 1934 in Edinburg, Texas to Catarino & Petra Martinez. Married to Marcy Holt in Lewiston, Idaho. In his early years he migrated with his family from Texas to Washington to work until finally settling in Granger in 1952...

Mary Perry

Mary Perry

Feb 24, 2016

Mary Perry 90 of Sunnyside passed away February 24, 2016 at Toppenish Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 3, 1926 to Cora Rowe McIntosh and William McIntosh. She married Robert Perry May 30, 1944 and together they lived in Sunnyside where Mary worked at the Hospital and later for Sunnyside School district with the disabled students. She also took...

Matthew Hinson

Matthew Hinson

Feb 22, 2016

Matthew Wade Hinson left us to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2016. He was strong in stature as he was at heart, and is remembered as a loving grandson, beautiful son, and loyal brother; lover of his father's trade, his mother's dinners, his brother's music, his family, friends, and God; fusing metal, welding companionships—stronger than steel; moving...

Robert Golob

Robert Golob

Feb 22, 2016

Robert (Bob) Leo Golob, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, WA. Bob resided for 73 years on his dairy farm in Granger, WA. Bob was born January 12, 1931, in Delta, Utah. At the age of 12, he and his family moved to Granger, WA, to continue raising turkeys, and this...

Betty Schroeder

Betty Schroeder

Feb 21, 2016

Betty Jean (Williams) Coleman/Schroeder passed away peacefully Sunday night, February 21, 2016 at the age of 86. Betty was born October 15, 1930 in Seattle, WA to Glen and Ethel Williams. She was one of 5 children and the only daughter. She spent her early childhood in Seattle, and at the age of twelve she moved with her family to...

Jeffery Arquette

Jeffery Arquette

Feb 20, 2016

Jeffery “Buster” Wayne Arquette has walked on Saturday February 20, 2016 in Harrah, Wa Jeff was born July 7, 1960 in Toppenish, WA to William “Hollywood” & Nancy Jasway Arquette. He was raised and educated in White Swan, WA. He Graduated from White Swan High School. He enjoyed playing basketball in his younger years, he worked for YN Forestry, was...

Maria Manzo

Maria Manzo

Feb 19, 2016

Maria Manzo 88 of Sunnyside passed away on February 19, 2016. She lived in Sunnyside with her sister, Genoveva Ibarra. She was born in Michoacan Mexico and came to the United States in 1963 when she moved to Los Angles California. She continued working hard to provide for her mother that she cared for until she passed away. After her...

Rose Fleck

Rose Fleck

Feb 18, 2016

Full obituary is pending.

Kimberly Hernandez

Kimberly Hernandez

Feb 18, 2016

No formal services or obituary are planned.

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