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Dorothy Cullen

Dorothy Cullen

Mar 7, 2025

Dorothy Louise Lowry Cullen Dorothy Lowry Cullen was born June 11, 1928 to John B Lowry and Lois (Anderson) Lowry at their home on Hudson Rd, in Outlook Wa. She passed quietly on March 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. Dorothy attended Outlook School graduating 8th grade in 1942 and High School in Sunnyside in 1946 as a member of...

Gilbert Acosta

Gilbert Acosta

Mar 6, 2025

Gilbert Acosta Jr was embraced in the loving arms of his Father Jesus Christ on March 6, 2025. Gibby, as he was also known, had a spirit that touched the hearts of many. Though his circumstances were often difficult, he remained a part of our world, reminding us all of the importance of compassion and humanity. He was born January...

Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

Mar 4, 2025

We tragically lost my mother, Sue Johnson, on March 4th, 2025, as she was traveling home in her private 2-seater Cessna from Yakima to Chelan, WA. After being up all night, watching the flight radar app showing the black hawk helicopter circling and searching for her, our family received the news the following day from search and rescue who found...

Mario Vela

Mario Vela

Mar 3, 2025

Mario G. Vela nació en el estado de Monterrey, México, el 8 de diciembre de 1967, hijo de Magdaleno Vela y Eva Garza Vela (fallecida). En 1986, en Wapato, WA, Mario conoció al amor de su vida, María P. Vela. Se casaron el 28 de noviembre de 1987 y, ledieron la bienvenida a su primer hijo, Mario Vela Jr., seguido...

Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

Mar 2, 2025

Pamela J. Owens, age 65, of Wapato, Washington, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Toppenish, Washington. Mrs. Owens was born on October 3, 1959, in Yakima, Washington. When the obituary is completed, it will be posted here.

Lillian Anrig

Lillian Anrig

Mar 1, 2025

Lillian Marlene Anrig, passed away March 1st, 2025, two days before her 87th birthday. She was born 3/3/1938 to Tye and Lilivon Bolt and raised in Glenwood, Washington with 6 brothers and sisters. Lillian graduated from Glenwood High School in 1956. Lillian met and married Charles J Eaton in 1957 and spent 10 years traveling between San Diego California and...

James Sartin

James Sartin

Mar 1, 2025

James Gordon Sartin a.k.a. Pete passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 87 years old. Pete was born on November 30, 1937, in Selah, Washington to Frank and Selba Sartin. He spent his childhood in Missouri before his family made the trip back to Wapato, Washington, where he graduated high school. Pete married the love of his...

Arthur Bedolla

Arthur Bedolla

Feb 25, 2025

Arthur Bedolla 07/17/1957- 02/25/2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arthur Bedolla, who left this world on surrounded by the love of his family. Arthur Bedolla was born 07/17/1957 in Toppenish to Nasario and Regina Bedolla. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work, family, and faith-values that shaped the incredible man he became. Throughout...

Charles Heath

Charles Heath

Feb 25, 2025

Chuck Heath Charles William Heath passed away peacefully on February 25th surrounded by his caregiver. Chuckie was born July 9,1970 to his parents Larry Heath and Jeanie Lidke. He is survived by his mom Jeanie his stepdad Steve Lidke, his brother Chris heath, sister Echo Heath and 2 nieces, 5 great nephews and his aunt Jannelle Riddle and uncle David...

William Malzahn

William Malzahn

Feb 24, 2025

GRANGER - William (Bill) Ross Malzahn, 85, of Granger died Monday February 24, 2025. Bill was born February 1, 1940, in Yakima, Washington. His parents, Robert and Christine (Schell) Malzahn, raised him in Toppenish, Washington, with his younger sister and brother, Janice (Malzahn) Sinner and Preston Malzahn. He married Renee' LaPierre September 30, 1960. Bill worked for U&I Sugar Company...

Carolyn Hope

Carolyn Hope

Feb 18, 2025

Carolyn J. Hope passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on August 8, 1934, in Yakima, Washington, to Reinhold and Alice Wurl. Carolyn attended Yakima High School (Class of 52) and Yakima Valley College. She later married Donald J. Hope and together they built a life rooted...

Nicolas Romero

Nicolas Romero

Feb 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nicolas Juarez Romero III, who left this world on February 17, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He lived his life with strength, laughter, and an undeniable presence that filled every room he entered. Born in 1976, Nicolas born in San Jose, California but grew up in the Yakima Valley...

Steven Emery

Steven Emery

Feb 17, 2025

Steven L. Emery(Big Guy) of Zillah passed peacefully February 17, 2025 in Yakima at the age of 74. Steven was born in Colorado and was raised in the Yakima Valley. He graduated from East Valley High School and later joined the Navy in 1971. He took classes at YVCC for alcohol counseling and wine making, which was his passion. Steven...

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