Obituaries
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Eileen Erlewine
Mar 29, 2025
Eileen E. (Klentz) Erlewine, 89, of Yakima, Washington, died on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Our mother, Eileen Erlewine was born in Sidney, Nebraska on December 21, 1935. She was the third child of four. Eileen married her sweetheart, Dale Erlewine, on June 27th 1954. They set up housekeeping in Sidney, Nebraska, and proceeded to have 4 children, Deb (Tim) Funkhouser,...
Rebecca Doublerunner
Mar 28, 2025
Rebecca L. Doublerunner, Hop Leall, age 66 passed away on Friday, March 29, 2025, in Harrah, WA. She was born on April 10, 1958, in Toppenish to parents, the late Evelyn Mann Umtuch and Jasway Umtuch Sr. Rebecca was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. She is survived by her husband of forty plus years, Albert Doublerunner Sr. Sons,...
Yvonne Garman
Mar 26, 2025
Yvonne Cecilia Garman 7/3/43 - 3/26/25 Yvonne Cecilia Garman was born on July 3rd, 1943, in Red Lake Falls MN, to Michael and Cecilia Majeres. Yvonne passed away in Toppenish WA on March 26, 2025. Yvonne was the fifth of six children. She loved her brothers and sister very much, she had a wonderful and resilient relationship with them for...
Elta Holder
Mar 23, 2025
Elta Deborah Holder 1931–2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elta Dee Holder, age 93, who peacefully passed away March 23, 2025. She was born September 1, 1931, in Tucson, AZ. She married the love of her life, James Richard Holder, on July 13, 1950, who preceded her death in 2003. Elta loved people, and...
Lois Poe
Mar 18, 2025
In Loving Memory
Lois Ethetwyn (Whiting, Fast) Poe
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother Lois, who left us peacefully on 03/18/2025 with her daughter Barbie at her side. Lois was born on April 17th 1931.
A Journey of Life
Lois was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, and Great Great grandmother, known for her unwavering kindness and generosity....
Janet Mccormick
Mar 18, 2025
Janet Kay Lawrence was born to Melvin and Jeannette Lawrence on January 20, 1943 in Toppenish Washington. She started her schooling in Toppenish but soon transferred to White Swan where her parents relocated to start their own farm and ranch. She met the love of her life James Lee McCormick when he was stationed at the Yakima Firing Center. They...
Donald Stonemetz
Mar 16, 2025
Donald (Don) David Stonemetz, 80, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on April 26, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Donald W. and Corine (Doris) Stonemetz. Shortly after his birth, the Stonemetz family moved to Naches Heights, where Don attended school in the Highland School District. After high school, Don began working...
Paul Desmarais
Mar 15, 2025
Paul Michael “Mike” Desmarais, February 17, 1941 to March 15, 2025 The sun set one final time for Paul Michael Desmarais on Saturday, March 15 th , at the age of 84. He was surrounded by loved ones, including his wife of 60 years, as he fearlessly and with great resolve traversed into the great unknown. Mike was a man...
Trinidad Maldonado
Mar 14, 2025
We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Trinidad Maldonado, Jr., who was born on April 28, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, and left us on March 14, 2025. Trinidad, known for his charismatic personality and loving attributes, resided in Spokane, Washington, where his jovial spirit was a beacon of light in the lives of those around him. His...
Maria Perez
Mar 11, 2025
Maria Angelina Perez November 1st, 1931- March 11, 2025 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Maria Angelina Perez on the day of March 11th, 2025 at the age of 93. Passing away peacefully and surrounded by her children, Angelina was allowed to meet our heavenly Father while living the remainder of her...
Richard Olszewski
Mar 10, 2025
Richard Olszewski, 84, Yakima, WA
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Richard
Olszewski, who passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025 at the age of 84. A proud
veteran of the U.S. Navy and above all a devoted family man, his unwavering love and
commitment leave a legacy that will be forever cherished.
Richard was...
David Davila
Mar 10, 2025
David (Dave) was born in Georgetown, Texas, on July 11, 1934. He moved to Washington in the early 1940s with his family, where they settled in Toppenish. He attended Toppenish High School, where he was the star of the boxing team. He married his high school sweetheart, Maria (Mary) Maltos, on December 18, 1954, and they spent an amazing 70...
Denise Roscom
Mar 8, 2025
Denise Monica Roscom, 56, of Granger, WA, passed away on March 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born on January 6, 1969, to Carol Gomez and Alexander Roscom in Lakeport, California. Denise was a tribal member of Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. She spent her early years in California before her family relocated to Toppenish, Washington,...
Louisa Suggs
Mar 7, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louisa Jane Suggs, 96, of Toppenish, WA. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family members on March 7, 2025. Louisa was born in Salem, Oregon, on March 12, 1928, to Joseph S. and Alma C. Spalding (Olson). Louisa spent her formative years in Salem and Chemawa,...
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