Raymond Ostrander
Apr 3, 2016
Raymond Henry “Bobie” Ostrander was born February 27th, 1945 in Toppenish, WA to Ray Ostrander and Wanda Lee (Keeth) Ostrander. He joined our mom and our sister Nell in Heaven on April 2nd, 2016 after a short stay at the Cottage in the Meadow from pancreatic cancer. He earned his life-long nickname “Bobie” when he was born because his sister...
Hubert Griffin
Apr 1, 2016
Hubert Griffin of Zillah, WA died Friday in Yakima’s Memorial Hospital. Hubert was born 4/14/26 in Moultrie, GA to John Wesley and Arlow (Hinson) Griffin. Forced to quit high school during World War II to help with the family farm, Hubert later completed his high school education and became a mechanic. He came out west in 1947 eventually settling in...
Noe Gutierrez
Mar 28, 2016
Noe Gutierrez 75, died March 28, 2016 at his home in Sunnyside WA. He was born March 30, 1940 in Edcouch Texas. A favorite pastime for Noe was playing baseball. He and his brothers played in Anson Texas working all day and traveling to play baseball games at night. He had many fond memories of those "road" trips. He met...
Frederick Hill
Mar 28, 2016
Frederick John Hill of Yakima, WA made his final journey on March 28, 2016 surrounded by family. Fred was born July 28, 1936 in Gardner MA to Donald J. Hill and Sophie E. Hill. After serving in the Navy, Fred moved to California to pursue a career in the computer industry. There he met and later married Marilyn on May...
Douglas Downen
Mar 27, 2016
Douglas Glenn Downen made his final journey with the Lord on March 27, 2016. He was born in Hickory Valley, TN on May 25, 1926 to Robert Downen and Velma (William) Downen; and was raised by Cuba Downen after the death of Velma. In 1943 Dad joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. Upon discharge from Fort Lewis he...
Ora Gifford
Mar 26, 2016
Obituary Ora Gifford On Easter eve, March 26, 2016 surrounded by family at his home, Ora Gifford went home to be with the Lord at the age of 84. Ora celebrated Easter in heaven! Ora was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 27, 1931 to pearl & Flossie Gifford. He graduated from Columbia High School in Richland, WA. After...
Clair Sterrett
Mar 25, 2016
Clair E. Sterrett, a true member of “The Greatest Generation,” passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital from natural causes. Clair was born April 26, 1921 in Clay Center, Kansas to Clarence C. and Frieda (Cook) Sterrett. Clair moved to Sunnyside area in 1937. He served in the Civil Conservation Corps, farmed with his father and...
Rito Medina
Mar 24, 2016
Obituary Rito Medina, 66, of Granger died on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Kadlec Richland Hospital. He was born on July 27th 1949, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Luis and Gitana Medina. Later life brought him to the small town of Granger. This is where he met the love of his life Gracie Medina in 1971, they got married...
William Ericksen
Mar 24, 2016
William Leroy Ericksen, 79, of Zillah, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Memorial Hospital. Bill was born January 23, 1937 in Baker, Oregon, son of Einer William Ericksen & Ople May Walker. He graduated from Vancouver High School and attended Clark College and earned a degree in Range Management from Oregon State University. He began his career as a Range...
Aalyah Martinez
Mar 22, 2016
I woke up this MORNING with a BROKEN HEART, that WASN’T how my DAY was SUPPOSE to START. I’ve been really SADD and DEPRESSED ever since the DAY I lie to REST. I HATE that YOU are so FAR away, It MAKES me MISS you MORE and MORE every DAY. There’s NOT a DAY that GOES by, that I don’t...
Pauline Shockley
Mar 22, 2016
Pauline J. Shockley of Outlook WA Age at death: 100 Date of Death: 3/22/2016 Location of Death: Outlook WA Date of Birth: 7/5/1915 Location of Birth: Sunnyside WA Surviviors: Daughter: Marlene Skeen 8 grandchildren 21 Great Grandchildren 22 Great Great Grandchildren Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday March 24, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral...
Rhonda Walk
Mar 21, 2016
Rhonda Lynn Cowles-Walk, 59, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 3, 1956 to James and Ardith Cowles in Yakima, Washington. Rhonda was loved by many and anyone who met her fell in love with her personality and big heart. She learned to do many things throughout her life and was...
Maria Chaparro
Mar 18, 2016
“La Tía” Maria F. Chaparro, of Yakima, WA On Friday, March 18, 2016 la tía Maria was peacefully ushered into the hands of her dear Lord and Savior, Jesus, by her only child and son, Rev. David J Salinas, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Yakima, Wa. Maria was born on August 23, 1928 in the small rural village of San...
