Obituaries

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.

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...

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:...

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...

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...

Jun 14, 2015

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

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...

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.

Jun 11, 2015

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Jun 7, 2015

Arrangements are pending

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,...

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...

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,...

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...