Obituaries

Jan 4, 2015

Faye Wetmore, 73, of Yakima, very peacefully passed away on January 4th, 2015, at The Cottage In The Meadow, with her daughter by her side. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Richland, WA to Ralph and Zelma “Mary” (Jones) Long. She graduated from Yakima Valley Community College with an Associates Degree in Accounting, after being on the Dean’s...

Jan 3, 2015

Grover C Jordan III “Same” (Sam), 39, was born November 12, 1975 in Fontana, California. He left this world to be with the Lord on January 3, 2015 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous eight month battle with cancer. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1994 where he participated in DECCA, sparking...

Jan 2, 2015

Jan 2, 2015

In loving memory of DeeAn Mae Barnes. DeeAn was taken to be with our Lord on Jan. 2, 2015 after a very long battle. DeeAn was born in Yakima, WA on March 7, 1958 to Fred Redfield and Kay Cline. DeeAn’s passion in life was her family. She was cared for by many and loved by all. She loved camping,...

Jan 2, 2015

Juan Avalos 70 of Grandview passed away on January 2, 2015 in Richland Washington with his family by his side. He was born September 6, 1944 in Jalisco Mexico to Antonio and Antonia Avalos. In April of 1965 he married Maria Alvarez and had 7 Children together. Juan worked as a Laborer in agriculture, he loved to hunt and fish,...

Jan 2, 2015

Richard is survived by his wife, Rena & their sons, Richard & David. A full obituary is being prepared. The family will hold a private service at a later date,

Jan 1, 2015

Visitation will be held 10:00 am to 1:00 pm , Followed by Funeral services at 1:00 pm Friday January 9, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Graveside services will be held at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside.Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com

Jan 1, 2015

Neola Sheppard, 89, of Selah died Thursday in Yakima. Mrs. Sheppard was born in Harlem, Mont. Survivors include her daughter, Lee-Ling “Janice” Matzke. No formal services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Dec 31, 2014

Emily Pearl Prosa, 30, of Yakima died Dec. 31. Ms. Prosa was born in Yakima. Survivors include her fiance, James DeFoe; her father, John Tevis; her mother, Lunita Snell; a sister, Jillian King; and three brothers, Sterling Tevis, Logan Snell and Jared Snell. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Yakima. A...

Dec 30, 2014

Darlene B. Graves, 81, of Yakima died Tuesday. Mrs. Graves was born in Popular, Mont. Survivors include a son, Rod Graves. As per her wishes, there will be no memorial service. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home.

Dec 28, 2014

Obituary Hector Joel Cruz Hector Joel Cruz (Chino), 51, of Sunnyside, WA went to greet his heavenly father on December 28, 2014. He was born December 18, 1963 in Indio, California to Rosendo Cruz Sr. and Julia Benavidez. Hector enjoyed fishing, music, playing his accordion and guitar at family gatherings, drawing, impersonating other people, and liked to say jokes. He...

Dec 28, 2014

At an early age, like most first born Kandy began striving to achieve and excel at everything she did. She grew up working alongside her sisters with loving parents on the family apple ranches of Naches Heights. Kandy was active in campfire, church camp and youth group, as well as piano and ballet lessons. She even took mountain climbing lessons,...

Dec 28, 2014

James Allen Siebol, 67, of Union Gap died Sunday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mr. Siebol was born in Ellensburg. Survivors include a brother, Gary Siebol. Viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., with burial in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

Dec 27, 2014

Raola (Rollie) Faye Sissom died peacefully in her home Saturday afternoon. She was born 68 years ago in Craig, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents (Ray and Zada White) and her four sisters. Rollie left behind three nieces, two nephews, three great nieces and one great nephew. Rollie enjoyed pool and darts. She loved to garden. She...

Dec 26, 2014

Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm Monday January 5, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday January 6, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Burial will follow at the Grandview Cemetery in Grandview Washington...

Dec 25, 2014

Teresa Knutson, 43, died Thursday in Yakima. Ms. Knutson was born in Pocatello, Idaho, and lived in Brownstown. She is survived by her mother, Mary Manthe; father, Lester Knutson; two sons, Justin Wilder and David Manthe; a daughter, Amanda Butler; and two brothers, Robert Knutson and Jonathan Spider. Private family services will be held. Valley Hills Funeral Home is handling...

Dec 22, 2014

Lorraine Steele, 86, of Yakima died Monday. Mrs. Steele was born in Ritzville. Survivors include a daughter, Bobbie Faye; and a brother, Lewis Zundel. Family services are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Dec 21, 2014

Bruce Simon, 54, of Yakima died Sunday. Mr. Simon was born in Long Beach, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Mari Simon; his parents, John and Katherine Simon; and a brother, Eric Simon. Per Mr. Simon’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Dec 20, 2014

Jerry P Starzinski, died on December 20, 2014. He was born on March 15, 1945. He was born to Stella (Montgomery) and Frank Starzinski on a farm in Wisconsin. He had three older siblings who loved to use him as their guinea pig. He moved to Goodland, Kansas as a young boy with his mother after his parents divorced. That...

Dec 20, 2014

Thomas A. Fletcher, 66, of Dayton died Saturday in Yakima. Mr. Fletcher was born in Dayton. Survivors include two brothers, Ron Fletcher and Adrian Fletcher. Private services are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.