William Wellons
Jan 22, 2016
If you knew Nolan, you know he was kind-hearted, cared about other people and had a witty, fun sense of humor. He was an avid walker and never turned down a cookie! He passed away January 22, 2016 at Summitview Healthcare Center. Nolan was born April 18, 1922 in Yakima to William and Mary Wellons by a midwife in his...
Anatolio Sanchez
Jan 21, 2016
Anatolio Castro Sanchez, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home in Grandview. Anatolio was born in La Barranca, Jalisco in Mexico on November 16, 1927. He grew up as a farmer and learned how to live off the land. He met his future wife, Clementina, when he was 27 years old. He would send...
Robert Delong
Jan 21, 2016
Valley Hills Funeral Home Robert Theodore DeLong, 72, of Yakima passed away 1/21/2016 at Regional Hospital with family members at his bedside. Robert was born in Yakima on 09/15/1943 to Roy and Mary DeLong. He along with his parents moved to Port Orchard, WA in 1955, where he finished his education. He returned to Yakima in 1960, to live until...
Teodoro Lepez-Espana
Jan 21, 2016
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 - 8:00 pm with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm Thursday January 28, 2016 and January 29, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Saturday January 30, 2016 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at...
Murray Smith
Jan 16, 2016
A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Terrace Heights Cemetery in Yakima Wa. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Corine Stonemetz
Jan 15, 2016
Corine “Doris” Pauline (Webster) Stonemetz, 89, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2016, at her home surrounded by family on her way to meet her Lord and reunite with her husband. She was born May 23, 1926, in Scio, New York, to Howard and Bessie (Baham) Webster. Corine married Donald Stonemetz at the tender age of 17 and moved with...
Juan Abarca
Jan 15, 2016
Visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday February 18, 2016 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday February 19, 2016 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial will be held in Chilpancingo De Los Bravo Guerrero Mexico...
Ruby Perkins
Jan 10, 2016
Ruby L Perkins, 102, of Yakima, peacefully passed away on January 10th, 2016. She was born on July 4, 1913 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada to Nelson and Hilda Hinkley. The oldest of 9 children, Ruby, was proud to be an American citizen who was born in Canada. Ruby married Arthur “Billy” Perkins in 1931 and they enjoyed over 53 years...
Richard Halsey
Jan 6, 2016
Richard Marvin Halsey, 85, of Yakima, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Cottage in the Meadow. Richard was born February 17, 1930 in Yakima to Harley Hobert and Hazel Matilda (Warrior) Halsey. He attended schools in Moxee and graduated from Moxee High School in 1948 where he was valedictorian of his class. Richard also played football, basketball and baseball. Following...
Gerarda Gatica
Jan 5, 2016
Viewing and visitation Will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm, Monday January 11, 2016 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger WA, followed by graveside services at the Lower Valley...
Gary Rowland
Jan 3, 2016
Gary Allan Rowland, 61, passed away January 3, 2016 at home in Selah, WA. He was born October 4, 1954 to John and Dolores Rowland in Everett, WA. He grew up and attended school in Sedro Woolley WA. Gary was a member of Labors’ Local Union 348. He worked in construction for 36 years and most of those years at...
Glendora Baker
Dec 29, 2015
Do not ask me to remember; do not try to make me understand. Let me rest, and know you’re with me, kiss my cheek, and hold my hand. I’m confused beyond your concept, I’m sick and lost. All I know is that I need you to be with me at all cost. Do not lose your patience with me. Do...
