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Louis Oliveros
Aug 13, 2024
Louis Bernal Oliveros, Jr., was born on October 20, 1944, in San Bernardino, California, he received his angel wings on August 13, 2024. Louis is survived by his two sisters, Christina Morales from Yakima, Washington and Martha Williams from Melissa, Texas. Two brothers Ernie Tinoco and Frank Romero, Jr. both from California. He has one niece Diana Johns from Plano,...
Shane Bennett
Aug 13, 2024
It is with sadden hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend Shane Patrick Bennett. Shane Patrick Bennett was born on June 9, 1963, in Yakima, WA., to Suzanne Miller and Kenneth Bennett. Shane died unexpectedly on August 13, 2024, in the loving care of the staff at Gleed Orchard Manor in Naches,...
Gladys Seelatee
Aug 13, 2024
Gladys Deanna Seelatsee 3/24/65 - 8/13/24 Daughter of Leona D. Smiscon and Frank D. Seelatsee has left us at the age of 59. Having worked in Payroll and Human Services, her whole career life as well as fostering 23 children has left many lives touched by hers . A pivotal figure in society where her love for basketball, softball and...
Alice Durant
Aug 12, 2024
Alice Rose Alexander Durant Born to James and Annie Alexander on September 17th 1935 in White Swan Washington. She was 88 years old. Alice worked as a beautician, seamstress, Forrest Service. But she most loved to fish on the mighty Columbia River. She was the best elder fisherwoman in zone 6. She is survived by her children, Micheal Alan, Jaime...
Margie Cristler
Aug 10, 2024
Margie Alice Cristler passed away peacefully at her home in Yakima, Washington on August 10, 2024. She was born in Seattle, Washington on November 16, 1943, to Roman R. and Bertha E. (Siepmann) Szelap. The family moved to Onalaska, Washington in 1948, where Margie attended school, graduating in 1962. Margie married Edward H. Cristler in1964 and they lived in the...
Ruben Ruiz
Aug 7, 2024
Ruben Ruiz, a cherished husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Wapato on August 7, 2024, at the age of 92. Surrounded by his loving family, his final moments were a testament to the profound bonds he cherished throughout his life. Born on June 22, 1932, in Ordway, Colorado, Ruben was the beloved son...
George Johnson
Aug 6, 2024
George Vernon Johnson, a member of a keystone early-Sunnyside family, has died. He was 94. He was preceded in death last year by his dearly beloved wife, Carol Fischer Johnson, and by their dear daughter NonaRae (Jim) Robinson, also in 2023. Surrounded by loving family members, George was gathered into Carol’s welcoming arms on August 6 at their home in...
Margarita Villanueva
Aug 5, 2024
Beloved Wife and Mother Proverbs 31:28,29,30,31 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all . Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let...
W.D. Eslinger
Aug 5, 2024
Willis Dale Eslinger, 86, a loving father, husband, grandpa & great grandpa, passed away after a stroke, on Monday, August 5th, 2024, at Trios Hospital Kennewick, Washington. Dale was born October 19th,1937 at Ellensburg Hospital, to Willis and Atta Eslinger. He attended Kittitas High School and graduated in 1956, this is where he met his wife, Sharon Odle. They were...
Maximo Ramirez
Aug 3, 2024
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Maximo Ramirez Sr passed away peacefully in his home in Sunnyside, WA on August 3, 2024. He was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1945, to his parents Manuel Ramirez and Maria Pena. He is preceded in death by both parents and his three brothers Elias Ramirez, Gilbert Ramirez, Isaias Ramirez, his two sisters Naomi...
Bonnie Wortley
Aug 3, 2024
Bonnie Wortley passed away quietly on August 3, 2024, at The Cottage in the Meadows Hospice in Yakima, after a brief illness. Bonnie is survived by and was loved by her children: Mike Wortley (Starla), Sun Lakes, AZ; Steve Wortley (Debbie), Frances, WA; Pam Wortley Young (LD), Yakima; and Brian Wortley (Allyson), Sun Lakes, AZ. She was also beloved by...
Alonzo Solis
Jul 29, 2024
Alonzo Solis III went home to be with Jesus on July 29, 2024. Alonzo was born June 21, 1986 in Mission, Texas. He lived there until his parents moved the family to Granger, WA in 1988. He was raised in Granger and attended school, while in school he participated in sports, he loved to play football, baseball, basketball but wrestling...

Gerald Alderton
Jul 27, 2024
Gerald John Alderton, age 92, passed on July 27, 2024, at Cottage in the Meadow, in Yakima, Washington. Mr. Alderton was born on June 30, 1932, in Braintree United Kingdom. This brief notice is for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. Currently no services are planned. Valley Hills Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Willard Boyle
Jul 26, 2024
Willard Dewaine Boyle February 25th 1922 – July 26th 2024 On July 26th Dad slipped quietly off to meet the lord and all his loved ones that had gone before him. Dad had an amazing life; he saw many changes in his lifetime. Dad was born February 25th, 1922, in Philip South Dakota. Dad, his brother Everrett & Cousin Howard...
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