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Darlene Morey
Apr 12, 2014
Eva Darlene Morey, 82, of Yakima went to heaven to live with our Lord and our family that went before her on April 12, 2014. She passed away peacefully with her 2 daughters by her side. Darlene was born to Raymond & Zelma Franklin in Eagle Colorado on June 6, 1931. She had a very happy, loving, and funny spirit....
Charles Coon
Apr 10, 2014
Charles Paul Coon has gone to be with his Lord. Known to his family as Paul and to his friends as Charlie, he passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the age of 77. He was born on March 28, 1937 in Winfield, Kansas to Charles and Carol Coon. Mr. Coon is survived by his wife of 58 years,...

Ruben Vela
Apr 9, 2014
A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Monday April 28, 2014 followed by a reception at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside.
Patricia Stark
Apr 9, 2014
Patricia Louise Stark, 85, of Yakima died Wednesday at home. Ms. Stark was born in Wapato. She worked as a hairdresser. Survivors include a brother, Don Yearout; and a sister, Gaynelle LaComb, both of Yakima. A family celebration will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Elaine Miller
Apr 8, 2014
Elaine Marie Miller October 16, 1921 – April 8, 2014 Elaine Marie Miller, was born on October 16, 1921 to John and Signe Williamson in Lewiston Idaho. She was the oldest of seven children; Donald, Arnold, Stan, Glenn, Louise, and Dale. The family eventually settled in the Seattle area – specifically Federal Way. She was in the third graduating class...
Sara Coder
Apr 6, 2014
ZILLAH - Sara June (Johnson) Coder, 79, of Zillah, WA passed away on April 6, 2014, at the home of her daughter and surrounded by her family, after suffering a heart attack. Born on June 3, 1934 in Crawford, Nebraska to Carl O. & Sarah F. Johnson, she was the youngest of four children. In the fall of 1937 the...
Vera Easton
Apr 5, 2014
Vera Toland Easton of Yakima, WA passed away April 5, 2014. Vera was born in Trenton, Nebraska on July 25, 1918 to Chan and Ervilla Martin Toland. She received her education in Nebraska. Vera moved to the Yakima Valley with her family in 1938. She married Myrl A. Easton on Sept. 29, 1940. They enjoyed 73 years living, loving and...
Sharon Adams
Apr 5, 2014
Sharon Ann (Kimzey) Adams 12/30/41-4/5/14 But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31) Sharon was born to Charles and Alice Kimzey where she was dedicated to the Lord by the attending doctor and his...
Serafin Segoviano
Apr 5, 2014
Serafin Segoviano, 67, of Yakima died Saturday. Mr. Segoviano was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. He worked in orchards throughout the Yakima Valley. Survivors include his wife, Maria Segoviano; a son, Gilbert Segoviano; three daughters, Lorena Segoviano, Karen Segoviano and Amelia Segoviano; three sisters, Apolonia Segoviano and Marilu Segoviano, all of Yakima, and Clementina Segoviano of Mexico; two brothers, Delfino Segoviano...

Donald Brontsema
Apr 4, 2014
Donald Brontsema, 71, of Ellensburg died Friday in Yakima. Mr. Brontsema was born in Chicago. He was an artist in Ellensburg. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Brontsema of Santa Rosa, Calif. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
Janet Jongeward
Apr 4, 2014
Janet Jongeward, 80, of Yakima died Friday. Mrs. Jongeward was born in Yakima. She taught school in Hawaii for many years. Survivors include her husband, G. Ron Jongeward of Yakima; three daughters, Mary Scheldt of Broomfield, Colo., Dana Acoba of Puyallup and Karen Benson of Spanaway; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Celebration of life is being planned for a...
Marjorie Jackson
Apr 2, 2014
YAKIMA - Marjorie P. Jackson passed away at Cedar Hills Adult Family Care on April 2, 2014. She was born to Robert and Frieda Nuestal on July 24, 1921 in Spokane, WA. Marjorie is survived by her son Daryl and daughter Gayle Boldosser; three grandchildren, Ronald L. Boldosser, Jr., Kim DeShazo and Daniel Boldosser; and three great-grandchildren, Joshua and Amanda...

Harold Koenig
Apr 1, 2014
Harold Sylvester Koenig Jr., 56, of Yakima died Tuesday in Union Gap. Mr. Koenig was born in Alexandria, Va., and served 12 years in the Navy. He lived in Petersburg, Va., for most of his life and was a delivery driver until moving to the Yakima Valley five years ago. Survivors include a sister, Deborah Matson of Naches. There will...

Donald Hoagland
Apr 1, 2014
Don J. Hoagland, 80, of Yakima died Tuesday at Crescent Health Care Center. Mr. Hoagland was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and served in the Army during the Korean War. He had also lived in Buckley before returning to Yakima. He owned Central Propane in Yakima for 10 years and also was a livestock brand inspector for the state of...

Billy Nicholson
Mar 31, 2014
Billy Nicholson, 73, of Union Gap died Monday. Mr. Nicholson was born in Batesville, Texas. He served in the Army and was a truck driver. Survivors include a son, Billy Nicholson; and a daughter, Deeanna Hall. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.
Henry Kalmin
Mar 30, 2014
Henry A. Kalmin ( Hank the Tank), 79, of Yakima went to be with the Lord after a difficult year of battling several health issues. He passed away at Harborview Hospital in Seattle with several of his loving family members by his side. He was born January 2, 1935 to John and Emily Kalmin in Gleason WI. He attended Merrill...
Aaron Hernandez
Mar 29, 2014
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday April 5, 2014, at the Sunnyside Community Center in Sunnyside. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside is in care of all arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com Aaron is survived by his wife Rosita Hernandez of Sunnyside, Sons: Aaron Hernandez Jr. of Richland Wa and Adrian Hernandez of Yakima. Daughters:...
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