Obituaries
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Steven Coon
Dec 8, 2015
Yakima - On December 8, 2015, after a short battle with cancer, Steven D. Coon, age 70, of Spokane peacefully passed to Heaven surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 23, 1945 to Charles and Alma Coon. Steve was a wonderfully unique man with a gentle spirit and a zest for life that was contagious. Sharing his faith...
Karen Lucas
Dec 5, 2015
Yakima – Karen Lucas, 58, of Yakima, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on December 5th, 2015, at The Cottage in the Meadow, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Seattle, WA on April 16, 1957, to Willard and Ethel Lewis. She grew up in Yakima, WA where she attended the West Valley schools...
Lilly Hultberg
Dec 3, 2015
Lilly Blair Hultberg Lilly Blair Hultberg went to be with Jesus on December 3, 2015, following a long battle with Leukemia. Her final days were spent doing what she loved most, spending time with her family, friends and loved ones. Lilly was known for her courage, strength and independence, and she faced her illness with the same character, even to...
Alice Velasquez
Dec 1, 2015
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, December 7, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by burial at the Zillah Cemetery in Zillah Wa. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com
Sacha Rocha
Nov 27, 2015
Viewing and visitation Will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday December 2, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Mabton City Cemetery in Mabton. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Carl Hemby
Nov 21, 2015
Carl Wenfort Hemby was born April 20, 1931 in Washington, North Carolina to John and Mamie Roberson Hemby. He passed from his earthly life on Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Yakima, Washington. He attended grade schools in Brooklyn, New York and after high school graduation he enlisted in the military by signing on with the United States Air Force from...
Leitha Moreside
Nov 20, 2015
Leitha Jean Moreside Yakima - Leitha Jean Moreside passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Yakima Regional Medical Center. Leitha was born on October 16, 1922, to John Archibald and Sarah Isabel (Coles) MacLeod, in Ebenezer, Prince Edward Island, Canada. A widow with two daughters, Leitha lived on the Island until 1961, when she met David E. Moreside, a...

Felisa Magana
Nov 20, 2015
Viewing and visitation for the family will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm Monday November 30, and Tuesday December 1, 2015 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm each day at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview Wednesday December 2, 2015...
Ruby Hlousek
Nov 20, 2015
R. Irene Finney Hlousek was born Feb. 10, 1931 to John and Emma Finney in Sturgis, SD, the youngest of 3 children. Irene, (Ruby Irene), was named by her oldest brother. She grew up on a rural Meade County ranch living a real pioneer lifestyle. Her strength of character, tenacity and determination was learned there and impacted the rest of...
Bruce Graham
Nov 19, 2015
Bruce McDonald Graham (Pa Pa Great) Bruce McDonald Graham passed away Nov. 19, 2015. He was born on Jan. 16, 1917 in Buhl, ID to Van and Ethel Graham. He was one of 14 children who settled in the Satus and Outlook areas of the Lower Yakima Valley in 1918. He graduated from Granger High School in 1936. In 1038...
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