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Genendell Baughman

Genendell Baughman

Apr 20, 2024

Genendell (Leslie) Baughman went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 20, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1942 to Otto and Faye Leslie in Ada, Oklahoma and moved to Washington with her family in the 1940s. She attended Highland High School in Cowiche, Washington. In 1959, she met Loss Baughman and they fell in love and...

Naomi Davis

Naomi Davis

Apr 19, 2024

Naomi Davis, 92, died on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Yakima, Washington. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima, Washington. There will be no obituary at this time. If there is one, it will be posted here.

Freddi Reyes

Freddi Reyes

Apr 18, 2024

Freddi Reyes, 32, died on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, in Wapato, Washington. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Wapato, Washington. There is no obituary at this time. If there is one, it will be posted here.

Luella Johnson

Luella Johnson

Apr 17, 2024

Luella “Lou” Rose Johnson (Wolf), age 84, passed away peacefully on 04/17/2024 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. Luella was born January 21st, 1940 to Frank and Otilla Wolf, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Luella, along with her parents, and four brothers moved from Arcadia, California in 1947 to Washington State and settled in the Yakima Valley. She...

John Roach

John Roach

Apr 16, 2024

John Roach died April 16, 2024, in Yakima, WA. April was born June 6, 1935. No services are currently scheduled. This brief notice was provided to give family and friends a place to leave memories and condolences. If a full obituary is prepared in the future, it will be posted here.

Chet Duke

Chet Duke

Apr 16, 2024

CHESTER C. “CHET” DUKE – Selah, WA January 9, 1952 to April 16, 2024 After a beautiful and adventurous life, Chet Duke, went to fly with the eagles on the morning of April 16, 2024. He was surrounded with the love of his family as he made his courageous transition to heaven at the age of 72. Born on January...

Marlaina Goerge

Marlaina Goerge

Apr 14, 2024

Marlaina George passed away April 14th, 2024 in Yakima Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington. www.valleyhillsfh.com.

Joann Spiegelberg

Joann Spiegelberg

Apr 11, 2024

JoAnn Spiegelberg lived a long, beautiful life filled with friends and family. She passed away at home on April 11, 2024, in the presence of her children. She loved her garden. She was known for rescuing the clearance plants at BiMart and Fred Meyer and bringing them back to life. She had over fifty roses and loved taking care of...

Abelardo Gonzalez

Abelardo Gonzalez

Apr 9, 2024

Abelardo A. González, de 83 años, falleció el 9 de abril de 2024 en Yakima, Washington. Este breve aviso se proporcionó para dar a familiares y amigos un lugar para compartir recuerdos y condolencias. Si se prepara un obituario completo en el futuro, se publicará aquí. La funeraria Valley Hills está cuidando a la familia. Los recuerdos y las condolencias...

Jakob Long

Jakob Long

Apr 8, 2024

Jakob Long passed away April 8th, 2024 in Yakima Washington. He was born February 12th 2001 to June Quill and his late father Deejay Long. Jakob was 23 years old when he died. He was an enrolled Tribal member of the Navajo Nation. Jakob attended school in New Mexico, Oregon and Washington State. In middle school and High School he...

Maynard Palmer

Maynard Palmer

Apr 7, 2024

"John" Maynard Palmer passed away April 7th, 2024 in Wapato Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington. www.valleyhillsfh.com.

Gary Ganuelas

Gary Ganuelas

Apr 7, 2024

Gary Ganuelas passed away April 7th, 2024 in Wapato Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington. www.valleyhillsfh.com.

Hellen Nelson

Hellen Nelson

Apr 7, 2024

When Hellen Bentz’s (Barnes/Nelson) family lost their sugar beet farm in Colorado during the Depression she rode in the front seat of the family’s Model A, sandwiched between her mom and dad, all the way to Yakima. “I was so bored,” she said. “I couldn’t see over the dash.” The family dog, Buster, made the whole trip in an apple...

Sherry O'Shea

Sherry O'Shea

Apr 6, 2024

Sherry O’Shea 80, of Zillah, WA., passed away on April 6, 2024, of natural causes. Sherry (Schmidt) O’Shea grew up on a farm in Harrah, WA. She was born on April 16, 1943, to parents John and Faye Schmidt. She married the love of her life, James O’Shea, on May 7, 1966, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (White Swan). Sherry...

Jimmy Violette

Jimmy Violette

Apr 6, 2024

Jimmy Violette, age 72, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Yakima. Jimmy was born in Toppenish, Washington on March 1st, 1952, to Louis and Doris Violette, where they farmed for many years. In the early 70's Jimmy moved to the Selah/Yakima area where his first 2 children were born. Jimmy started in the construction industry in...

Jesse Longee

Jesse Longee

Apr 4, 2024

Jesse Emiliano Longee Jr., 27 of Wapato Wa was born on January 12th,1997 to Jesse Longee Sr. and Rachel George. Jesse sadly left us on April 4th, 2024. Jesse was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness everywhere he went. Jesse loved bumping music. He was a great fisherman and loved being on the river. He was survived by...

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