Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Russell Coder
May 12, 2015
Russell Eugene Coder passed away at his home in Zillah on Tuesday, May12th. Russ was preceded in death by Ilene, his wife of 55 years. He was born in Ulysses, Kansas to Alfred and Jessie Coder on February 21, 1927. His childhood years were spent in Granger. After his service in the Korean War; he was introduced by his brother’s...

Deborah Bruner
May 11, 2015
She is survived by her parents, Carl & Judy as well as her brothers, Daniel & Mark Bruner. A Celebration of life is pending.
Gerald Austin
May 11, 2015
Gerald “Dale” Austin Gerald “Dale” Austin was born to Charles “Bert” Austin and Wilma Waldean Austin on July 20, 1939 in their home in Toppenish, Washington. He graduated high school in 1959 at Toppenish and received his Masters in Business Law at CWU. In his life he was a medalist in the Junior Olympics, Eagle Scout, wplayed football and sports...
Lloyd Sorlie
May 11, 2015
Lloyd Alfred Sorlie, 93, formerly of Bottineau, ND, passed on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Landmark Care Center, Yakima, WA. Lloyd was the sixth of seven boys born to Carl Albert and Thilda Ronholdt Sorlie on April 30, 1922 at his family farm in the Harmonious Township of Larson, Burke County, ND. Lloyd was baptized on June 4, 1922 and...
Barbara Roybal
May 11, 2015
Barbara was born in Toppenish, WA to Jerry & Faye Roybal. She peacefully passed away on May 11, 2015. She is survived by her children, Isaac & Tanna Roybal and her siblings, Jerry, Richard, Flora, Rosie, and Gloria. Services will be held in Moses Lake & are pending at this time.

Rhondi Davis
May 10, 2015
She is survived by her husband, Billy Davis & her sons, Zachary McGee & Josh Howson, as well as her step - dad, Larry Hill. Family services are pending

Walter Vess
May 9, 2015
Walter Vess Jr. died May 9, 2015 in Yakima. Walter is survived by his son, Jesse Caraway. No formal services are planned. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the arrangements.
William Lawson
May 8, 2015
"Bill" William H Lawson Sr Our Dad passed away Friday May 8, 2015 at Prestige Rehab Center in Sunnyside, WA with family by his side and in the arms of his daughter Robin. Dad was 85, born 6-22-29 in Bentonville, Ark He was a christian pastor and preacher for 50-60 years and also owned and operated an upholstery shop in...
Donald Lines
May 8, 2015
Donald Lines left the constraints of this earthly world and entered the freedom of Heaven on May 8, 2015. Don was raised on a farm on lower Michigan. He served 3 years in the military, where he was trained as a diesel mechanic. In 1948 he married his wife, Judy, and they came by car and travel trailer to the...
Alberto Cardenas
May 5, 2015
Viewing and visitation will be held 4 – 8 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2015 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6 PM at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM Thursday, May 14 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview followed by graveside services at the Mabton Cemetery in Mabton...
Janice Buechmann
May 5, 2015
With the mixture of sadness and joy that marks the passing of a loved one from this life, we note the loss of our dear mother Janice Ethel Derby (Gandy) Buechmann on May 5, 2015 in Yakima. Born on January 20, 1931, the third daughter of Raymond and Blanche Derby, Jan spent nearly all of her 84 years in Yakima....
Fred Purdy
May 2, 2015
Fred Wilbur Purdy, 87, passed away May 2, 2015. He was born Nov. 21, 1927 in Trading Post, KS, to Iley and Florence Purdy. Fred is survived by one brother, Ivan Purdy of Vallejo, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Iley and Florence, four brothers, Claude, Clyde, Melvin, and George, and one...
Kevin Brestar
May 1, 2015
Kevin is survived by his father, Albert and brothers, Carl, Denny, and Kenneth, and his sister, Sherry Chadwick. He is preceded is death by his mother, Pearl, and his brother, Ron. The family wishes to thank SL Start for all of their care for Kevin for the last several years. A Celebration of life is pending.
Andres Zuniga
Apr 29, 2015
Andres Zuniga, 71, of Zillah died Wednesday. Mr. Zuniga was born in Michoacan, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Maria Del Carmen Zuniga; five sons, Ramiro Zuniga, Ricardo Zuniga, Bernardo Zuniga, Vicente Zuniga and Ezequiel Zuniga; and five daughters, Amelia Zuniga, Josefa Zuniga, Martina Zuniga, Araceli Zuniga and Rosalva Zuniga. Overnight visitation will be at 5 p.m. today at the family...
Joyce Waggener
Apr 28, 2015
Obituary Joyce Ann Waggener September 5, 1946 – April 28, 2015 Joyce Ann Waggener, 68 of Toppenish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center went to meet her Heavenly Father very peacefully with family member around her on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. She was born in Yakima September 5, 1946 to Lloyd and Marilyn Waggener. They lived in the Whitstran – Prosser area...
Jose Paniagua
Apr 25, 2015
Jose Candelario Anguiano Paniagua, 42, of Sunnyside died Saturday in Kennewick. Mr. Anguiano was born in Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Luz de Jesus Anguiano; two sons, Fernando Anguiano and Jose Anguiano; three daughters, Brenda Anguiano, Karina Anguiano and Joseline Anguiano; and a sister, Paula Cruz Anguiano. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with...

Samuel Turner
Apr 23, 2015
Samuel Turner, 93, of Yakima died Thursday. Mr. Turner was born in Quay, Okla. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Johnson, Dianna Turner and Gloria Abhold; and a sister, Bea Faith. Family services are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.
Michael Mcguire
Apr 23, 2015
Michael McGuire passed away Thursday April 23, 2015 in Yakima. He was a resident of Zillah for over 20 years and worked as a welder in a shipyard. Survivors include his wife Clara McGuire of Zillah. At his request there will be no services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of his arrangements.
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