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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...

Jeff Carroll

Jeff Carroll

May 20, 2015

You left this world much too soon. There was so much hope and promise in your caring soul. We will smile and cry when we think of you. Jeff leaves many dear friends and loving family. His mom Jeannie, his dad Craig, his step-mom Molly, his step- dad Rick Guerrero, his daughter Chelsea and 5 month old granddaughter Skylar. His...

Medalia Sandoval-Kangas

Medalia Sandoval-Kangas

May 20, 2015

Obituary Medalia “Maya” Sandoval-Kangas March 9, 1955 – May 20, 2015 On May 20, 2015 Medalia Sandoval-Kangas went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loved ones. Medalia “Maya” was born to Eulalio C. Sandoval and Paula M. Martinez on March 9, 1955 in Sunnyside. She graduated in 1974 from Sunnyside High School and soon after she traveled with...

Blair Cleaver

Blair Cleaver

May 17, 2015

"For this child I have prayed, and the Lord granted the deepest desires of my heart." 1 Samuel, 1:27-28. Blair Emery Cleaver was born May 17, 2015 at 11:33 am at Evergreen Medical Center in Kirkland. Blair's parents, Kelby and Leslie Cleaver, of Prosser, Washington, and twin sister Emery, were blessed with a short time to forever fall in love...

Jill Longton

Jill Longton

May 17, 2015

No formal services are planned.

James Moore

James Moore

May 15, 2015

James H Moore 70 of Yakima WA passed away Friday May 15th 2015 at Cottage in the Meadows with family by his side. It may sound clique but Jim LIVED LAUGHED and LOVED . Jim attended Selah Schools graduating in 1964. He later attended Perry Tech after serving in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967. Jim worked for Pacific...

Andy Buskirk

Andy Buskirk

May 14, 2015

Andy D Buskirk, 43, of Snoqualmie, died on May 14th, 2015, doing what he loved, going fast. He was born for speed on April 17, 1972, the oldest child of Ken and Linda Buskirk, and later, the older brother of Jamee Buskirk-Bell, all of Idaho. He was raised in the Snoqualmie Valley and made his presence known by touching so...

Russell Coder

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

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

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...

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