Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Albert Smith

Albert Smith

Jan 10, 2016

Full obituary is pending.

Ruby Perkins

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...

Betty Korach

Betty Korach

Jan 6, 2016

No formal services or obituary are scheduled at this time.

Richard Halsey

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

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...

Howard Harris

Howard Harris

Jan 4, 2016

No formal services or obituary are planned.

Chris Lilienthal

Chris Lilienthal

Jan 4, 2016

No formal services will be held.

Gary Rowland

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...

Georgina Stock

Georgina Stock

Dec 29, 2015

No formal services are planned at this time.

Glendora Baker

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

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

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

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...

Lino Molina

Lino Molina

Dec 25, 2015

Full obituary is pending.

Nila Parks

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

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

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

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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