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Barabara Debooy

Barabara Debooy

Jun 29, 2015

Barbara Duke Petty DeBooy, 84, died June 29, 2015, in Spokane, Washington. She was born in Toppenish, Washington and lived most of her life in Yakima, Washington, retiring to her home on Lake Roosevelt, near Wilbur, Washington. For the last two years she was a resident of Sullivan Park Assisted Living, which took excellent care of her and loved her...

Barbara Debooy

Barbara Debooy

Jun 29, 2015

Barbara Duke Petty DeBooy, 84, died June 29, 2015, in Spokane, Washington. She was born in Toppenish, Washington and lived most of her life in Yakima, Washington, retiring to her home on Lake Roosevelt, near Wilbur, Washington. For the last two years she was a resident of Sullivan Park Assisted Living, which took excellent care of her and loved her...

Dorothy Belton

Dorothy Belton

Jun 27, 2015

Private burial will be held.

Rhea Lunyou

Rhea Lunyou

Jun 26, 2015

Rhea Lunyou of Zillah passed away June 26, 2015 in Yakima, Wa. She was born July 17, 1940 in Guthrie, Ok. to Roy and Inis Shafer Dewhirst. She attended school in Cushing, Ok. until her family moved to Zillah, Wa. where she graduated from Toppenish High School as Salutatorian in 1958. She married Raymon Lunyou on July 25, 1958 in...

Freddie Madera

Freddie Madera

Jun 23, 2015

Survived by: Parents: Rosa and Alfredo Madera Son: Jesus Alfredo Madera Daughters: Sabrina Swayazki and Jaylynn Madera Brothers: Patricio Madera and Jose Alfredo Madera Sisters: Francis Madera, Rosy Madera, and Sandy Hernandez Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Monday June 28, 2015 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills...

Louis Vanleuven

Louis Vanleuven

Jun 19, 2015

Louis VanLeuven, age 74, passed away June 19, 2015 at Cottage in the Meadow. Louis is survived by his 2 sons James and Louis VanLeuven, daughters Nancy Hampton and Anita Littrell and 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the...

Shirley Reyna

Shirley Reyna

Jun 19, 2015

Shirley Reyna, 83, of Yakima died Friday, June 19, 2015. She was born in Prosser. Survivors include two sons, Patrick Mastel and Donald Mastel; three daughters, Diane Kasinger, Marilyn Wimer and Shawna Bernier; and a brother, Donald Conley. No formal services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home.

Cynthia Johnson

Cynthia Johnson

Jun 18, 2015

Cynthia June Johnson (nee Holden) passed away at her home in Yakima, Washington on June 18th at 8:50pm, surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was 55 years old and had bravely battled cancer for almost 9 years. Cindy was born on August 8th, 1959 at Joint Base Lewis–McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, WA. When her father was re-stationed, the...

Mary Way

Mary Way

Jun 18, 2015

Mary L. Way Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima Mary Louise Way passed away June 18, 2015 in Spokane, Washington surrounded by her children. Mary was born in Grandview Washington on June 27, 1928 to Frederick and Nellie Zilliox. She was married to Orval Owen Way on September 10, 1948. They were married 50 years. Mary and Orval had 4 children:...

David Padgham

David Padgham

Jun 17, 2015

David Herbert Padgham passed away on June 17th, 2015. Dave was born to Gertrude and Charles Padgham on May 24th, 1921 at the Padgham homestead in Sunnyside, Washington. He was the youngest of 9 children, 3 brothers and 6 sisters. He attended the country school and later Sunnyside High School . After graduating, he enlisted in the Navy as an...

Russell Jones

Russell Jones

Jun 16, 2015

Russell Eugene Jones Jr. born Feb. 26, 1963 passed away unexpectedly June 16, 2015 with his loving family surrounding him. Rusty as we know loved to fish, camp and go hunting. He was a very loving person and helped anyone in need. He was one of those guys who liked to sit around and drink a beer and tell you...

Lawrence Faith

Lawrence Faith

Jun 14, 2015

No formal services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Bee Faith and his brother, John Faith.

James Dodson

James Dodson

Jun 14, 2015

James G. Dodson of Selah, WA formerly of Richland, WA, passed away at his home on June 14th, 2015. James is survived by his domestic partner of 13 years, Jennean Brashear, two children, Malachi and Chenoa, his father, Jerry (Gerald) Dodson, his mother, Melissa Mrofka, his sister, Lisa Stewart, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends throughout the...

Bryan Norris

Bryan Norris

Jun 12, 2015

No formal services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Bea Norris and daughters, Candice McKinnley and Yvonne Benoit. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Drew Norris, Natalie Carroll, Paige McKinnley, and Libby Carmack.

William Ernst

William Ernst

Jun 10, 2015

William James Ernst of Yakima, WA, age 63 passed away June 10, 2015 at the Cottage in the Meadow surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. William was born to George and Anna Mae Ernst on August 25, 1951 in Wenatchee, Washington. He was raised and educated in Wenatchee, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1969. He then went...

Lydia Emmans

Lydia Emmans

Jun 9, 2015

The full obituary is pending Lydia is survived by her loving parents, Mike & Karen & her brother, Jake & sister , Elsa. She is also survived by her grandparents, Dr Paul & Sue Emmans and Ray & Diana Krebs. Private burial will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. The celebration of Lydia's life will be held on Monday at...

Faye Floan

Faye Floan

Jun 8, 2015

Obituary for Faye Marie Floan Longtime Toppenish resident Faye Marie Floan passed away June 8, 2015 at the age of 90. Faye was born December 30, 1924 in Edmunds County, South Dakota to Joe and Mayme Zahalkas. Faye grew up as an only child but never lacked for friends. She led quite an exciting life on the family farm in...

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