Obituaries

Services Calendar

Local Obituaries

Minoru Sakamoto

Minoru Sakamoto

Nov 14, 2024

Minoru David Sakamoto passed away November 14, 2024, surrounded by his children at home after suffering a stroke. He was 89. He was born August 12, 1935, in Toppenish, Washington. He spent his childhood in the Lower Valley with his immigrant Father and Seattle born Mother along with his eight siblings farming on the Indian Reservation. In 1942, with the...

William Condon

William Condon

Nov 11, 2024

"A COWBOY'S LAST REQUEST" Let me tell you folks Who have gathered here today That I'm a proud and thankful cowboy Who has just passed away I know it's hard But, please don't cry Fer I'm now ridin' Gods trails High up in the sky The hoss I'm ridin' now Don't spook, buck or kick Fer God stables perfect horses...

Rhea Murphy

Rhea Murphy

Nov 10, 2024

On November 10th, 2024 my beloved wife Rhea Murphy, of Yakima, Washington, lost her long and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Since we met in high school we have loved and cared for each other. Rhea enjoyed her beloved family, friends, and was the most caring person to everyone. She loved horses and after she could no longer ride,...

Maria Robledo

Maria Robledo

Nov 8, 2024

Maria Antonia Robledo was born to Benito Cavazos and Hortencia Rodriguez Cavazos on Feb. 11, 1946 in Tamaulipas Mexico. She came to the United States with her parents when she was two years old. She was married to Lorenzo Robledo in 1965. She was a devoted wife and mother. Antonia had 10 brothers and sisters. She had four children, eight...

Bruce Sampson

Bruce Sampson

Nov 8, 2024

Bruce Warren “Shayowkin” Sampson, Sr., our beloved Dad, Uncle, Brother was born on January 27, 1954, and went on his final home stretch on November 8, 2024. He was a jack of all trades, man of many Hats. He loved his 9 lives, avid beader, loved to read books, going to yard sales, loved to gamble, loved to play pool,...

Concepcion Mendez

Concepcion Mendez

Nov 6, 2024

Concepción Cárdenas 28 de junio de 1950 – 6 de noviembre de 2024 Con gran tristeza, la familia de Concepción Cárdenas anuncia su fallecimiento el 6 de noviembre de 2024 en Yakima, Washington, a la edad de 74 años. Nació el 28 de junio de 1950 en Michoacán, México, y pasó la mayor parte de su vida en Estados Unidos,...

Iola Totus

Iola Totus

Oct 29, 2024

Iola Smartlowit Totus, “Kwasa,” was taken home by Creator’s Angels on October 29, 2024 after a sudden illness. She was born 4/21/35 at Wiley City, WA, the daughter of Gilbert and Annie Napyer Smartlowit. She was raised in childhood by her Ulla Hanumpt. She attended school at White Swan, WA. Her livelihood included agriculture work, industrial sewing, County extension as...

Anita Littrell

Anita Littrell

Oct 28, 2024

Anita Littrel, my wife, the love of my life, my best friend, has gone to be with the Lord. She was loving, kind, devoted and generous. She always put others first, she was everything good. Our family and everyone who had the privilege to know her will miss her. She is survived by many wonderful people who loved her greatly....

Dan Hall

Dan Hall

Oct 28, 2024

Dan J. Hall, 77, of Yakima, WA., died on Oct. 28, 2024 with his family by his side. Mr. Hall was born on June 13, 1947 in Sunnyside, WA. When an obituary is available, it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory.

Phillip Hill

Phillip Hill

Oct 26, 2024

Phillip Tyrone Hill, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on October 26th, 2024, at the age of 46. Phillip was born on September 24th, 1978. He spent his life surrounded by the things he loved most: family, friends, and sports. A passionate athlete, Phillip had a deep love for running and basketball, often found on the court...

David Prescott

David Prescott

Oct 26, 2024

David Ray Prescott passed away on October 26, 2024, in Yakima, WA. David was born on October 19, 1950, to parents ImaJean Smith Prescott and Donald "Skeeter" Prescott in Sunnyside, WA. David met his life partner, Bev Krisiak in 2000. They made the commitment of joining their two lives together on May 18, 2002. David and Bev enjoyed many years...

Roger Bodrero

Roger Bodrero

Oct 25, 2024

Roger Jay Bodrero Sr., 74, peacefully passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Sunnyside, Washington. He valiantly battled heart disease and other health complications after enduring and surviving a massive heart attack one year prior. Born on July 17, 1950, in Logan, Utah. Roger was was the son of Kenneth and Norma Bodrero. He was the last of six...

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Valley Hills Funeral Home & Crematory posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.