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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...
Barbara Staudinger
Dec 27, 2015
Mrs. Barbara June (Boyd) Staudinger passed away on December 27, 2015 at her home in Wapato, WA at the age of 71, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born April 7, 1944 in Chelsea, MA at the Chelsea Navel Hospital to James and June (Clark) Boyd. Her parents raised Barbara and her three siblings,...
Robert Cox
Dec 26, 2015
Robert “Bob” Charles Cox, 66, passed away on December 25th, at his home in Packwood. A longtime resident of Yakima, Bob retired in 2009 after 32 years as head dispatcher for Central Pre-Mix Concrete Company. Bob was born in 1949 to Charles and Ila Cox of Spokane, WA where he lived until moving to Yakima. Bob was an active member...
Jesus Olivera
Dec 26, 2015
Jesus Reyna Olivera, 72 of Mabton, WA passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 8am in Richland, WA surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus was born on April 1, 1943 in Rancho El Terrero, Michoacan, MEXICO. Son of Eliseo Reyna and Encarnacion Olivera. He married Maria...
Nila Parks
Dec 24, 2015
Nila June Parks, 76, of Yakima, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Nila was born in Yakima, WA, on November 25, 1939 to Roland & Amelia Grove. Nila was the youngest of five children. She attended Yakima High School, after school married at the age of 18. Out of that union came her eldest child, Benita, and her...
Danny Widner
Dec 24, 2015
Dan Widner of Zillah passed peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2015 joining his parents Loyd and Lottie. Dan was born on December 19, 1948 in Harrison, Arkansas. Growing up Dan and his family spent their summers in Colorado; while his father Loyd worked in the logging camp. Dan joined him and spent his freetime fishing and hunting. In...
Andy Saldana
Dec 24, 2015
Surrounded by family, Andrez “Andy” Saldana passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, December 24th. Andy was born to Damiana and Gertudis Saldana in Sidney, Montana on January 5th, 1939. One of 5 children, Andy spent his youth in Yakima with his family, and never left. Andy was always a hard worker, sometimes working 3 jobs at a time....

Damien Salazar
Dec 23, 2015
Viewing and visitation Will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday December 29, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Saint Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Grandview City Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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