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Judith Nicks

Judith Nicks

Feb 14, 2015

Judith A Nicks, 80, of Yakima, peacefully passed away to be with her Valentine on February 14, 2015, as her family was by her side. She was born on June 16, 1934 to Clinton and Blanche Miller, in Tacoma, WA. She grew up in Fircrest, WA, where she enjoyed the trees and always felt at home. Her family moved to...

Daniel Wheeler

Daniel Wheeler

Feb 13, 2015

Services are pending

Robert St. Mary

Robert St. Mary

Feb 12, 2015

Robert E St. Mary, 91, of Yakima, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2015. He was born in Yakima on September 2, 1923. He attended Wapato High School and Eastern Washington University, where he played several sports. . He married his high school sweetheart, Lucille Taylor, and they enjoyed 71 years together, raising a family and traveling extensively. Through out...

Debra Galvan

Debra Galvan

Feb 11, 2015

Our beloved mother Debra J. Galvan may now rest in peace. Debra passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2015 at the age of 58 in Zillah, Washington of Pancreatic Liver Cancer. She was born February 9, 1957 in Amarillo, TX to Walter and Patricia Espinoza. Debra is survived by her three daughters whom she raised on her own;...

Julia Rodriguez

Julia Rodriguez

Feb 9, 2015

Julia Rodriguez, 86, of Toppenish died Monday, February 9, 2015 in Richland. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Buena Vista, Texas. She loved to play bingo, puzzles, coss-word puzzles, shopping, soap operas(novellas), knitting, sewing and loved to drink her cup of coffee in the morning. She loved to have herself pampered and most of all she would always send her guests...

Charolotte Lee

Charolotte Lee

Feb 7, 2015

No services are scheduled at this time.

Jose Macias

Jose Macias

Feb 6, 2015

Jose Macias-Silva, 53, died Friday in Yakima. Mr. Macias-Silva was born in Pajacuaran in Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in Toppenish. He is survived by seven brothers, Gonzalo, Luis, Sergio, Salvador, Adolfo, Isaac and Saul Macias; and five sisters, Rosa Rico, Leticia Rangel, Alicia Moreno, Carmen Muniz and Blanca Sonia Quintero. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Feb....

Devoe Hilton

Devoe Hilton

Feb 6, 2015

Devoe is survived by his son, Troy and brother Devon, and sister, Vera Liebert. There are no formal services planned.

Gretchen Mahre

Gretchen Mahre

Feb 5, 2015

Gretchen A Mahre passed away at Home on February 5, 2015, with her dogs by her side. She was a very spiritual person, but not organized religion, because she felt religions were the cause of many world problems. (Well, now she knows the answer, and the rest of us will have to wait.) Gretchen was a graduate of Oregon Institute...

Craig Ford

Craig Ford

Feb 5, 2015

Craig Ford, 38, passed away on February 5, 2015 in Yakima. Craig was intelligent, creative, multitalented, compassionate, and had a way of living life on his own terms. He will be forever loved and missed. He is survived by his mother; Melanie Wilson and stepdad Bill Wilson, Father Stephen Ford (Lori); brother; Gary Ford (Debra), Grandfather, William Tench; Uncles, Ken...

Jesus Alvarez

Jesus Alvarez

Feb 4, 2015

Jesus Alvarez 72 of Grandview passed away February 4, 2015 in Yakima Washington with his family by his side. He was born January 25, 1943 to Daniel and Antonia Madrigal Alvarez in Michoacan, Mexico. On November 23, 1974 he married Blanca Juarez and started a family. Jesus worked for Marley Orchards for 20 years and then he retired. Jesus loved...

William Ash

William Ash

Feb 4, 2015

William Robert Ash Jr., peacefully passed away on, February 4, 2015, at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 13, 1933 to William & Teresa. He joined the US Army, where he proudly served his country, until his honorable discharge. He was stationed at the Yakima Firing Center, where he met...

Cecil Reimer

Cecil Reimer

Jan 30, 2015

Cecil J. Reimer 56, left this world on January 30th 2015; he had his family and friends by his side during a fast battle. He was born on July 7, 1958 in Wenatchee Washington to Bill and Mae Reimer. When Cecil was growing up he was taught many things by his father, he was taught how to be a handy...

Fredric Nelsen

Fredric Nelsen

Jan 30, 2015

Fredric Allen Nelsen, 55, of Yakima, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2015, following a brief illness. He was born in Yakima where he also attended local schools. He spent his life in West Valley. He worked for many years at Yakima Air Compressor before opening his own business, Mr. Good Air. He was a kindhearted, generous, and helpful person....

William Thomas

William Thomas

Jan 30, 2015

No formal services or obituary are planned. Private burial was at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

Jose Solis

Jose Solis

Jan 30, 2015

Jose A. Solis, 86, of Outlook died Friday in Toppenish. Mr. Solis was born in Jalisco, Mexico. Survivors include four sons, Oliverio Solis, Ramos Solis, Francisco Solis and Gilberto Solis; and four daughters, Matilda Ledezma, Julia Bracamontes, Maria Victoria Solis and Liduvina Camposeco. A viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a recital of the rosary at...

Kathleen Rier

Kathleen Rier

Jan 29, 2015

Kathleen Louise Rier (Dawson), age 63 passed away on January 29th 2015 in Bellingham WA. After a long struggle with heart problems. Kathy is survived by her mother Dora F. Dawson of Kennewick WA, her brother Michael Dawson of Kennewick WA. Her two children, son Brian Barge and his wife Sharron Barge of Bellingham WA, her daughter Jolie Grant (Barge)...

Leticia Ramirez-Cebrero

Leticia Ramirez-Cebrero

Jan 29, 2015

Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday February 3, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday February 4, 2015 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at the Grandview Cemetery.

Judith Nagle

Judith Nagle

Jan 29, 2015

Obituary Judith A. Donahoo Nagle Judith (Judy) Ann Donahoo Nagle pass from this life on January 29, 2015 in Sunnyside Washington. Judy was born October 7, 1944 in McMinniville Oregon to Ralph and Emma Donahoo. The family later moved to Washington and made their home in Grandview. Judy attend school in Grandview, graduating from Grandview High School in 1963. She...

Natalie Fowler

Natalie Fowler

Jan 28, 2015

Natalie Marie (Smith) Fowler and her twin Nettie May Smith were born January 31, 1938 in Snoqualmie, WA to Guy R and Merriel D Smith. Her twin Nettie did not survive birth. Natalie passed on to God’s Glory on Wednesday January 28, 2015, at the age of 76 in Yakima, WA.   Natalie met the love of her life, David J...

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