Frances Parsley
Jan 18, 2015
Frances Margaret Parsley passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at her home Saturday January 17, 2015. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1936 in Frederick, Oklahoma to A.J. and Geneva (Carroll) Affholter. Her mother passed away when Margaret, as she was known to her family, was one month old. Her maternal grandmother, Dona Carroll, raised Margaret and her...
Inez Ahlf
Jan 15, 2015
Inez Elizabeth Ahlf, 107, of Yakima died Wednesday. She was born in McMinnville, Ore. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. A private burial will be in the Zillah Cemetery. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah.
Gillis Harris
Jan 15, 2015
Gillis Lynn Harris, 70, long-time resident of Naches Heights and Yakima, died peacefully January 15, 2015 at the Cottage in the Meadow. He was born January 2, 1945 in Yellville, AR, the oldest of the children born to Johnny and Virginia (Buchanan) Harris. In 1955 the Harris family moved to Naches Heights where he was raised and educated. With five...
John Nielson
Jan 14, 2015
John passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015 with his longtime friend and ex-wife by his side; they stayed close friends even after they divorced. John retired from truck driving in 2005. He drove for over 35 years. He was a devoted member of the Christ the King Community Church of Yakima. He is survived by longtime friend and ex wife...
Jack Black
Jan 14, 2015
Jack Junior Black September 1925 to January 2015 Jack J. Black long time lower valley resident passed away on January 14, 2015. Jack was born in Red Oak, Iowa on September 20 1925. He spent his early childhood in Red Oak until he and his family moved to the lower Yakima Valley, locating in Outlook In the spring of 1936....
Dale Alderman
Jan 14, 2015
Dale R Alderman , 55, of Yakima, peacefully passed away on January 14th, 2015. He was born on April 3, 1959 in Yakima, WA to Darrell & Carollee Alderman. He enjoyed hunting, camping, hiking and being with family. He is survived by his son, Dale Alderman Jr., his mother, Carollee Alderman, and his siblings, Randy (Joni) Alderman, Timothy (Denise) Alderman,...
Norman Cain
Jan 11, 2015
Norman E. Cain 92 of Sunnyside passed away on January 11, 2015. He was born January 30,1922 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Services will be held in Mission Vijeo, California, January 23, 2015. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com
Eugene Rice
Jan 9, 2015
Eugene "Gene" Rice, 78, was a lifetime Yakima resident who passed away Friday, January 9th, 2015 at Crescent Health Care. Gene was born in the city of Yakima to Vern M. and Mildred V. Rice on May 1st, 1936. After graduating from Yakima High School in 1955, Gene went on to marry Sharon Wagner with whom he would spend the...
Jay Murphy
Jan 9, 2015
No services are scheduled. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima is in care of his arrangements.
Carmen Ochoa
Jan 8, 2015
Carmen Ochoa, 73, of Yakima died Thursday at Cottage in the Meadow. Mrs. Ochoa was born in La Soledad, Michoacan, Mexico. Survivors include three sons, Hector Barajas, Alejando Barajas and Carlos Barajas; four daughters, Guadalupe Barajas, Carmen Reynolds, Araceli Sanchez and Victoria Munoz; and two brothers, Marcelino Ochoa and Jose Ochoa. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today...
John Hajec
Jan 8, 2015
He is survived by his son, Mark, and daughters Merri Mineard and Terri (John) Settle, as well as 2 granddaughters. At his request, no services are planned.
Florentino Martinez
Jan 6, 2015
Florentino Martinez 64 of Prosser Washington passed away on January 6, 2015 peacefully with his family by his side. Florentino was born July 23, 1950 in Rio Bravo Tamulipas, Mexico to San Juana Capetillo. As a young boy he attended elementary school in Mexico. In May of 1972 he married Sandra Martinez and together they had eight children. Florentino worked...
Tony Masias
Jan 6, 2015
Surviving are his wife, Dottie, and daughters, Laurie Burton, Shannon Row, & Wendy Hill, & step son, Sean Epperson. He is also survived by his brothers, Danny, Simon, Richard, and David, and sisters, Sue, Mary, & Irene. His 2 grandchildren & 2 step grandchildren are also surviving. No formal services are planned.
Faye Wetmore
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...
Grover Jordan
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...
