Obituaries

Sep 5, 2015

No services per his request.

Sep 5, 2015

Long time Yakima Valley resident, James R. Davison, 74, passed away in the company of his family at his residence in Toppenish on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Jim was born June 12, 1941 in Prosser, Washington to Ruth (Hill) and John Davison. In his youth, Jim grew up in Yakima with his mother Ruth and stepfather (Ward Strom) and also...

Sep 3, 2015

Obituary Francisco R. Salinas Francisco R. Salinas, 70, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2015. Francisco was born on March 9, 1945, in Mathis, TX to Trinidad and Manuela Salinas. Francisco was a great family man and a loving father. In 1962, he married Lupe Lopez in Granger, WA and had two children. He enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 2, 2015

Robert D Tillett 82, passed away peacefully at home September 2,2015. He was born October 13, 1932 in Dow City, Iowa to Vurnace and Eva Tillett. He spent his early childhood in Atlantic, IA and came to Washington in the spring of 1949. He married Norma Applehof in 1951. He worked 32 years as a meat cutter and spent 10...

Sep 2, 2015

Thomas H. Wheeler, died peacefully on September 2, 2015. He was 82 years old. Tom was born to Gerald & Rita Wheeler, August 20, 1933 in Yakima, Washington. Tom grew up on the family farm in Union Gap, helping on the dairy farm. Tom was the middle child of three children; younger brother of Rosanne, older brother to Logan. Tom...

Aug 29, 2015

Mary Alice Juliussen peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015. A member of the Church of the Nazarene in Richland, Mary Alice enjoyed Bible study, Sunday brunch with her church friends and playing cards with other friends at her apartment complex. Mary Alice was born to Robert and Kathleen Habinck on September 18, 1928 in Nebraska. She is survived...

Aug 28, 2015

Barbara was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 11, 1931. She passed away at Crescent Health Care on Friday morning August 28, 2015, with her daughter by her side holding her hand as she transitioned to a new and better life. After graduating from Strasburg High School in Strasburg, Virginia, Barbara and her best friend moved to Washington D.C. where...

Aug 28, 2015

Survived by: Spouse: Efrian Vicanco Sons: Carlos Alvarez, Nelson Alvarez, and Luis Argueta Daughters: Sonia Perez, Lillian Alvarez, Doris Urrutia, and Edy Enriquez Brothers: Osmin Portillo, Rosalio Ochoa and Jose M. Ochoa Sister: Amalia Ochoa Viewing and Visitation will be held 9:00 am – 11:00 am Monday August 31, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be...

Aug 27, 2015

Wayne (Ozzie) Leroy Oswalt, age 88 died peacefully the afternoon of August 27, 2015 in the presence of his wife and children. Wayne attended school in Zillah, WA. After serving in the U.S. Army, Wayne married Katherine Shields in 1949. Wayne and Katie have been married 66 years. After completing barber school, Wayne opened “Ozzies Barbershop” in Zillah, WA. He...

Aug 26, 2015

Details are pending. She is survived by her husband, James Miller, of Mabton & their daughter Ronda.

Aug 25, 2015

Aug 25, 2015

Velma May (Dryden) Billbe went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 25, 2015 with family by her side in Portland, OR at the age of 91. She was born in Kansas on August 20,1924 to Elmer and Nora Dryden who preceeded her in death. She married Junior D. Billbe on May 3, 1945 in Kansas where she...

Aug 24, 2015

Aug 24, 2015

Delores “Dee” (Stafford) Kirwan went to be with her parents, her brother, Ken, and her beloved husband, Pat, on August 24, 2015. She was born on October 9, 1949 to Curb and Myrle Stafford in Arkansas but moved to Washington State at an early age. She grew up in Buena and attended Toppenish schools. Dee had many friends. She loved...

Aug 23, 2015

Cecile Romney Keller daughter of Frank Romney and Gladys Walker McAllister, ended her mortal journey on August 23, 2015. She was born December 13, 1924 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico and is survived by her husband of 55 years, H. Ralph Keller: a brother Frank Romney and a sister Marilyn Nielsen; four sons, Brian(Joyce Keller), David (Judy Chai Keller), Steven...

Aug 23, 2015

Survived by: Spouse: Maria Lorenzana-Gamez Brother: Antonio Gamez-Fuentes Sister: Pauloa Gamez-Fuentes There are no services are planned at this time. There will be a Recital of the Holy Rosary at 5:30 pm Tuesday, August 1, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. Condolences can be sent to...

Aug 20, 2015

Private graveside services will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at 1:00PM at the Grandview City Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements.

Aug 19, 2015

At her request no services are scheduled. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements.

Aug 18, 2015

James Earl Caton, 88, of Yakima, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2015 in Yakima. Jim was born on November 18, 1926 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to Henry and Ruth Caton. His family moved to Yakima in the early 1930’s. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, as a Signalman, on the USS Appalachian. After a...

Aug 11, 2015

At his request there will be no services. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of the arrangements.