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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...

Maria Salazar

Maria Salazar

Jun 7, 2015

Maria E. Salazar, 79, of Yakima died Sunday. Mrs. Salazar was born in Sonora, Mexico. Survivors include a daughter, Rosario Ocampo. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima, followed by a graveside service in West Hills Memorial Park.

Dorothea Sorenson

Dorothea Sorenson

Jun 7, 2015

Dorothea passed away peacefully on June 7th 2015. She had been ill for 2 1/2 months. She was born to Carl Heger and Nellie Walker Brisbois on August 6th 1918 in Perham, Minnesota. She was the 7th of 9 children, and she was the last one living. The family moved to North Dakota where she grew up. She married Lon...

Hermelinda Juarez

Hermelinda Juarez

Jun 7, 2015

Hermelinda Juarez, 59, of Mabton died Sunday in Yakima. Mrs. Juarez was born in Bellingham. Survivors include a brother, Jose Juarez; and three sisters, Maria T. Mendoza, Maria L. Mendoza and Graciela Guichard. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside.

Lynda Paugh

Lynda Paugh

Jun 7, 2015

Arrangements are pending

Marjorie Monschke

Marjorie Monschke

Jun 3, 2015

Marjorie Ann Monschke was born June 11, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away June 3, 2015 in Yakima, WA. She graduated from Maine Township High School in 1940. She spent the busy years of WWII working full time, completing 2 years of night school at NW University, and one year of night classes at Moody Bible Institute. In 1942,...

Mary Lemon

Mary Lemon

May 31, 2015

Mary Ruth Lemon passed away on May 31, 2015. She was born in Missouri August 7, 1932. Mary graduated from St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima. She volunteered at the Salvation Army and won several medals competing in the Special Olympics. Mary was always kind hearted and wanting to help others. She and her best friend Christine Smith were neighbors since...

Margaret Jordan

Margaret Jordan

May 31, 2015

Margaret was born July 8, 1918 to Iona (Ralph) and Oscar Morford in Moxee and passed away Sunday morning on May 31, 2015 at the age of 96. She grew up with her sister Norma when times were tough and would tell us stories of the times she spent with her grandmother. After graduating from Moxee High School in 1938,...

Alvin Carda

Alvin Carda

May 31, 2015

On May 31, 2015, Alvin Carda died peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side. He suffered for two years with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Al was born April 29, 1926 to John and Rose Carda of Lake Andes, SD. He was in the Navy. He square danced for many years, and then moved to ballroom...

Gerald Shafer

Gerald Shafer

May 29, 2015

Gerald “Jerry” Frank Shafer passed away on May 29, 2015 at Good Samaritan in Yakima, WA. He was born on March 3, 1939 in Seattle, WA to Esther & George Shafer. Jerry attended Wide Hollow Grade School & West Valley High School. During his school years he was active in 4-H and the Yakima Junior Sheriff Posse. He served in...

Brian Mullin

Brian Mullin

May 29, 2015

Brian Mullin, 49, of Yakima died May 29. Mr. Mullin was born in Yakima. Survivors include a son, Tyler Mullin; two daughters, Natasha Mullin and Breanna Mullin; his parents, David Martin and Molly Mullin; four brothers, Adam Day, Devin Day, David Martin and Chad Martin; and two sisters, Tiana Day and Gillian Taylor. A celebration of life is pending. Arrangements...

Lois Jollie

Lois Jollie

May 27, 2015

Lois Evelyn Jollie, age 76, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on May 27, 2015 at Living Care Health Center with her family by her side. Lois was born in Yakima, WA on August 1, 1938 to James and Dorothy Thompson. Lois was raised in Moxee, WA attending elementary school through 8th grade. She moved to Grandview, WA and...

Alberto Ochoa-Valencia

Alberto Ochoa-Valencia

May 27, 2015

Obituary Alberto Ochoa-Valencia March 25, 1950 – May 27,2015 Alberto Ochoa- Valencia 65 of Sunnyside passed away on May 27, 2015 due to complications with ‎Pneumonia. Alberto was born in Jalisco Pihuamo, Mexico on March 25, 1950 to Anastasio Valencia and Consuelo Ochoa. In 1969 he married Leonor Soria Valdez and together they had 6 children; Armando Valencia, Heirberto Valencia,...

Veloris Sutton

Veloris Sutton

May 25, 2015

Veloris Jane Sutton was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, co-worker and friend. Jane went to be with her Lord on May 25, 2015 at the age of 94. Jane was born into the home of Willis Sylvander Beaman and Anna Katherine Katt. She grew up in Burke, South Dakota until she moved to Yakima, WA in 1937...

Frederick Milbredt

Frederick Milbredt

May 24, 2015

Frederick W Milbredt “Freddy Bear”, 86, of Yakima, peacefully passed away at Harborview Medical Center on May 24th, 2015, following a debilitating stroke and with his strong desire to join His Lord and beloved wife, Moira Jean Milbredt. His family was praying The Lord’s Prayer and the Franciscan Blessing over him as he entered into his eternal rest. He was...

Carl Fivecoats

Carl Fivecoats

May 24, 2015

Carl Fivecoats, 73, of Yakima died Sunday in Selah. Mr. Fivecoats was born in Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Dixie Fivecoats; three daughters, Diana Piel, Lois Ward and Susan Fivecoats; two sons, Carl Fivecoats Jr. and Clifford Fivecoats; a brother, Lloyd Fivecoats; and five sisters, Lucille Kissire, Delores Taylor, Juanita Chatfield, Sharon Cox and Donna Albright. A celebration of...

Allene Hughes

Allene Hughes

May 23, 2015

n loving memory of Allene Lillian Riddle-Walker-Hughes who passed away on May 23, 2015. Allene was caring, nurturing, selfless, and always put the needs of others before her own. Allene moved from Arkansas to Washington in 1947. She attended Highland schools. Was employed with Joseph’s Warehouse. Some of her favorite pastimes were bowling, gardening & trips to the beach. Allene...

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