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Barbara Champlin
Aug 28, 2015
Barbara was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 11, 1931. She passed away at Crescent Health Care on Friday morning August 28, 2015, with her daughter by her side holding her hand as she transitioned to a new and better life. After graduating from Strasburg High School in Strasburg, Virginia, Barbara and her best friend moved to Washington D.C. where...
Maria De Alvarez
Aug 28, 2015
Survived by: Spouse: Efrian Vicanco Sons: Carlos Alvarez, Nelson Alvarez, and Luis Argueta Daughters: Sonia Perez, Lillian Alvarez, Doris Urrutia, and Edy Enriquez Brothers: Osmin Portillo, Rosalio Ochoa and Jose M. Ochoa Sister: Amalia Ochoa Viewing and Visitation will be held 9:00 am – 11:00 am Monday August 31, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be...
Wayne Oswalt
Aug 27, 2015
Wayne (Ozzie) Leroy Oswalt, age 88 died peacefully the afternoon of August 27, 2015 in the presence of his wife and children. Wayne attended school in Zillah, WA. After serving in the U.S. Army, Wayne married Katherine Shields in 1949. Wayne and Katie have been married 66 years. After completing barber school, Wayne opened “Ozzies Barbershop” in Zillah, WA. He...
Sharon Miller
Aug 26, 2015
Details are pending. She is survived by her husband, James Miller, of Mabton & their daughter Ronda.
Velma Billbe
Aug 25, 2015
Velma May (Dryden) Billbe went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2015 with family by her side in Portland, OR at the age of 91. She was born in Kansas on August 20,1924 to Elmer and Nora Dryden who preceeded her in death. She married Junior D. Billbe on May 3, 1945 in Kansas where she...
Delores Kirwan
Aug 24, 2015
Delores “Dee” (Stafford) Kirwan went to be with her parents, her brother, Ken, and her beloved husband, Pat, on August 24, 2015. She was born on October 9, 1949 to Curb and Myrle Stafford in Arkansas but moved to Washington State at an early age. She grew up in Buena and attended Toppenish schools. Dee had many friends. She loved...
Cecile Keller
Aug 23, 2015
Cecile Romney Keller daughter of Frank Romney and Gladys Walker McAllister, ended her mortal journey on August 23, 2015. She was born December 13, 1924 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico and is survived by her husband of 55 years, H. Ralph Keller: a brother Frank Romney and a sister Marilyn Nielsen; four sons, Brian(Joyce Keller), David (Judy Chai Keller), Steven...
Jose Gamez-Fuentes
Aug 23, 2015
Survived by: Spouse: Maria Lorenzana-Gamez Brother: Antonio Gamez-Fuentes Sister: Pauloa Gamez-Fuentes There are no services are planned at this time. There will be a Recital of the Holy Rosary at 5:30 pm Tuesday, August 1, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. Condolences can be sent to...

Robert Gray
Aug 20, 2015
Private graveside services will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at 1:00PM at the Grandview City Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.
Raedean Brant
Aug 19, 2015
At her request no services are scheduled. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements.
James Caton
Aug 18, 2015
James Earl Caton, 88, of Yakima, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2015 in Yakima. Jim was born on November 18, 1926 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to Henry and Ruth Caton. His family moved to Yakima in the early 1930’s. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, as a Signalman, on the USS Appalachian. After a...
Richard Maddox
Aug 11, 2015
At his request there will be no services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the arrangements.
Regina Randall
Aug 9, 2015
Regina Renee Randall (Gina) went to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday August 9th 2015. Regina was born December 17, 1982 to Tina Marie and Bernadino Ceja. Regina was a very young independent single mother of 5 beautiful children. She was so strong willed and hard driven. Gina was a very outgoing person, always making new friends where ever...
John Olivas
Aug 9, 2015
John Christopher Olivas, born October 18, 1956, was called Home by the Lord and welcomed with open arms on August 9, 2015 after a brief illness. John was raised in Toppenish and was a graduate of Toppenish High School, Class of 1975. His love of sports began when he was young, with football, basketball and baseball. In high school baseball...
Luis Valencia
Aug 7, 2015
Obituary Luis Chavez Valencia Luis Chavez Valencia born on August 24, 1939 in Michoacán Mexico He passed away on August 7, 2015 in Sunnyside Washington He liked horses and singing birds. He loved animals and exotics ones too. He loved nature. Luis is survived by his wife of 58 years Maria Chavez, Sons:Jesus Chavez, Jose Luis Chavez, Gildardo Chavez, Francisco...
Elwood Garns
Aug 6, 2015
Elwood Garns peacefully passed away on August 6, 2015. He was born on August 17, 1924 to Philip and Florence (McNally) Garns. He was raised in Monroe, Michigan. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1942. From 1943-1945 he served in the 37th Division of the US Army. Following his military service, he worked for the United States Postal Service...
Esther Noteboom
Aug 6, 2015
Esther Louise Frazier Noteboom On August 6th, 2015, at exactly ninety four and a half years of life, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully at Prosser Memorial Hospital after a brief and sudden illness. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into the arms of her Lord. Esther...
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