Gladys Hood
Jul 12, 2014
Gladys (Clairene) Richards Hood passed away July 12, 2014 at the Summitview Health Care Center. Clairene was born October 3, 1928 to Elwood and Ethel Richards (Smith) in Bethune, CO. At the age of 6 she and her family moved to the Yakima Valley settling in the Toppenish area. The family later moved to Idaho and finally to Grandview. Clairene...
Michelle Gonzales
Jul 12, 2014
Michelle M. Bechard Gonzales, 48, was reunited with her mom in Heaven on Friday, July 11, 2014 following a life-long fight with diabetes. She was born in Yakima and had medically retired from Walmart. Survivors include: husband Jeff Gonzales of Yakima, daughter Kimberly (Curtis) Trembley of Walla Walla, son Tyler Gonzales of Yakima, grandson Kien Gonzales of Yakima, Father Marvin...
Leonardo Lustre
Jul 10, 2014
Leonardo Abel “Molio” Lustre Cruz was received by our heavenly father on July 10th, 2014 at the age of 53 at Toppenish Community Hospital. Abel was born on June 1st, 1961 in Ayoquezco, Oaxaca to Martha Cruz and Avelo Lustre. His siblings include Jose Velasco, Felipe Velasco, Sara Jimenez, Aaron Jimenez, Baldomero Lustre, Guillermina Lustre, Herlinda Lustre, Margarita Lustre, Eulalia...
Sandra Davido
Jul 8, 2014
Sandy Elkins was born in Toppenish Washington to Evelyn and Lee Elkins at Bosarth Nursing Home with a full head of dark black hair and that fiery spark in her eyes she carried throughout her life. Sandy was a storyteller, a talented writer, and a true performer singing on the radio at the age of 4 while her sister Betty...
Delores Rebollasa
Jul 4, 2014
Delores was embraced in the Lord’s arms on Friday July 4th 2014. She was born on June 5, 1948 in Yakima, Washington to Santo and Celia Rebellosa. Delores enjoyed many hobbies such as listening to music especially Elvis and The Beatles, collecting memorabilia, and information and magazines on historical events. As a talented artist she loved to sketch and draw....
Mavis Larson
Jul 1, 2014
Mavis Lorraine Larson 92, formally of Granger, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Arbor House Assisted Living in Yakima. Mavis was born August 1, 1921, in Summit, South Dakota. She was the 6th child of eleven children born to Albert and Amanda Krause. At an early age she milked cows on the family farm and attended a rural school...
Rita Gaulke
Jun 29, 2014
Rita Ann Gaulke of Yakima passed away on Sunday, June 29th, 2014 surrounded by loved ones at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, six days after the death of her husband of 57 years. She was born on September 17, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Al and Marian Justesen. She attended St Anthony High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rita married...
Ramon Mireles
Jun 29, 2014
Ramon “Roman” Mireles 79 of Yakima passed away June 29, 2014 in Toppenish Washington. He was born August 9, 1934 in Edna Texas to Jesus and Elvira Mireles. Roman immigrated here to the valley in 1965 where he worked in agriculture. He enjoyed BBQ’s with the family, his dog Chico, playing pool, gardening, and helping others. He also enjoyed spending...
Ella Lucas
Jun 29, 2014
Ella Mae Lucas, 83, died Sunday at Riverview Manor. Mrs. Lucas was born in Acme, Alberta, Canada. Survivors include a son, Alan Lucas. Per Mrs. Lucas’ request, no services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.
Phyllis Bradley
Jun 26, 2014
Phyllis E. Bradley 65 of North Bend passed away June 26, 2014. Graveside services will be held 11:00 pm Wednesday July 2, 2014 at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. In Leiu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to your favorite charity or the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle. Spouse: Bill Bradley Sons: Lyle Bradley, Tugh Bradley,...
James Hoerner
Jun 23, 2014
James Hoerner, 74, of Yakima died Tuesday. Mr. Hoerner was born in Yakima. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Hoerner; and two sisters, Byrdeen Thompson and Lucille Hoerner. Private family services are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.
Richard Gaulke
Jun 23, 2014
Richard (Dick) Gaulke of Yakima passed away in the early morning hours in his home on Monday, June 23rd, 2014. He was born July 9th, 1932 in Albertville, Minnesota to Frank and Frieda Gaulke. He attended DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Richard served in the United States Army from 1953 – 1955. He graduated from the University of Minnesota...
Stony Hays
Jun 22, 2014
Stoney Hays, 90 of Mabton passed away on June 22, 2014, he was born April 26, 1924 in Tonasket, WA to Rose and Asa Hays Sr. Dad grew up in the Kennewick area in tough times and liked to tell stories about hunting coyotes with a neighbors hounds for bounty money and cowboying. He was a star basketball player and...
Marie Rogers
Jun 21, 2014
Marie Helen Rogers, 62, of Zillah died Saturday. Mrs. Rogers was born in Longview. Survivors include her husband, Robert Rogers; a son, William Rogers; two daughters, Angela Rogers and Jessica Rogers; and her mother, Darlene Ashlock. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah.
Lenard James
Jun 21, 2014
On Saturday, June 21, 2014 a wonderful man got his final reward. We lost a great father-uncle-brother-friend but heaven got a beautiful angel. Lenard E. James came into this world on May 28, 1932 in Picher, Oklahoma born to Lon & Stella James. When old enough he joined the Marine Corp. He served proudly from December 22, 1949 until May...
