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Marvin Mulder
Jun 8, 2014
Marvin John Mulder, 75, of Zillah died Sunday, June 8, 2014. Mr. Mulder was born in Imlay City, Mich. He served in the Air Force and worked as chemist. He farmed in the Zillah area for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Mulder; a son, Dave Mulder; a daughter, Lin Holtrop; a brother, Ken Mulder; and two sisters,...
George Boyle
Jun 8, 2014
George H. Boyle III (Chip) passed away June 8, 2014 after a long fight with lung disease. George was born in Sunnyside, WA. George was very loving and dedicated to his adopted son Ronald Englert and cared for him for many years. George had many loves in his life, he enjoyed playing the guitar and piano for his grandson, camping...
Robert Masters
Jun 7, 2014
Robert E Masters, 43, of Yakima, WA passed away on June 7th at his home. Robert was born August 14, 1970 to Robert and Connita (Langston) Masters. Bobby grew up in Yakima, graduating from A.C. Davis High School in 1988 where he was a proud member of the Aeolian and jazz choirs. He enjoyed participating in various musicals and choir...
Gladys Labberton
Jun 6, 2014
Gladys Huibregtse Labberton, 104 Gladys Sya (Huibregtse) Labberton passed away in her sleep on June 6, 2014, in Yakima. She was 104. She grew up in Moxee, spent her adult years teaching and raising children in Wapato, and lived the last nine years in Yakima. Gladys was born April 27, 1910, to John W. and Matilda (Jongejan) Huibregtse. She was...
Donald Ream
Jun 6, 2014
Donald Eugene Ream, 84, of Yakima died Friday at Cottage in the Meadow. Mr. Ream was born in Yakima. Survivors include two sons, Jim Ream and Ken Ream; a daughter, Sandra Ream; and a sister, Patricia Abhold. There will be no formal services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.
David Hersey
Jun 6, 2014
Dave Hersey (59) passed away on June 6th, 2014 at Cottage in the Meadow surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Wenatchee on June 3rd, 1955 to Walter and Mary Hersey. He attended the St Joseph’s school in Wenatchee. After the death of his father in 1964, he moved to Yakima with his family. He attended Davis High...

Ricardo Rodriguez
Jun 3, 2014
Ricardo Rodriguez 63 of Sunnyside passed away on June 3, 2014 in Wapato. He was born in Los Angles, CA on July 20, 1950 to Willy and Ophelia Rodriguez. Brothers: Alfonso, Arnulfo, and Javier Sisters: Maria, Antonia, and Martha Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 Thursday June 5, 2014 at Valley Hills FuneralHome in Sunnyside. Services will...

Elizabeth Gray
Jun 3, 2014
Elizabeth M. Gray 100 of Sunnyside passed away on June 3, 2014. At Elizabeth's request no services are to be held since she has out-lived most of her family and friends. She is survived by her brother Bob Gray and Nephew David Gosnell.
Carlos Garcia
Jun 2, 2014
Juan Carlos Garcia, 35, of Sunnyside passed away on June 2nd 2014. Carlos was born in General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on Dec 9,1979 to Servando Garcia and Maria Santos Garcia. At the age of one, he and his brothers and sisters moved to the United States and resided in Sunnyside. Carlos graduated from Sunnyside High school 1998 where he...
Bernice Heaverlo
Jun 2, 2014
Bernice B. Heaverlo of Yakima, WA, born April 24, 1920, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2014 at the graceful age of 94. Bernice was the second daughter of Albert and Lydia (Bloemke) Plath, born in Cobden, MN. In 1934 she moved with her family to Yakima. Bernice graduated from Yakima High in 1937. After high school...
Ronald Gordon
Jun 1, 2014
Ronald Keith Gordon passed peacefully at the cabin after a 2-year battle with melanoma, June 1, 2014. Ron was born June 23, 1947, in Auburn, CA, to Andy and Rose Gordon. In 1960 Ron moved to Washington and graduated from Naches High School in 1965. He enlisted in the US Air Force as Airman 1st Class, just 3 days before...
Thelma Colter
May 31, 2014
Thelma Jeanette Colter, 79, of Yakima died Saturday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Colter was born in Irondale, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Colter; a son, Al Colter; a daughter, Beth Kunnanz; and a sister, Helen Behrens. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with the funeral at 11 a.m., at Yakima Bible Baptist Church. Burial will follow...
Antonia Renfrow
May 31, 2014
Antonia Renfrow(Toni), 95, passed away May 31, 2014 in Yakima. She was born in McKlusky, North Dakota to John and Dora Krein. Her family moved to the Yakima Valley when she was in High School graduating from Selah High School. Toni married LaVerne Renfrow in Redding, CA. She began her church ministry in Bremerton as a Sunday school teacher while...

Phyllis Till
May 31, 2014
Phyllis Till, 80, of Yakima died Saturday. Mrs. Till was born in Ellensburg. Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Lewis and Lori Saleba; a brother, Eldon Eaton; and four sisters, Dolores Meyer, Janet Hallman, Laverne Stoughton and Pauline Wallingford. There will be no formal services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.

Octavio Zeragoza
May 30, 2014
Octavio Ocequera Zaragosa, 60, of Yakima died Friday. Mr. Zaragosa was born in Michoacan, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Garcia; eight sons, Octavio Zaragosa Jr., Jesus Zaragosa, Martin Zaragosa, Ricardo Zaragosa, Michael Zaragosa, Jose Lopez, Brian Zaragosa and Joseph Zaragosa; and four daughters, Victoria Zaragosa, Samantha Schultz, Miriam Lopez and Yuridia Lopez. The funeral and burial will be in...

Russell Hill
May 29, 2014
Russell Alvin Hill, 73, of Zillah died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at home. Mr. Hill was born in Missoula, Mont. Survivors include a son, David Hill of Zillah. No services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah.

Mabel Greer
May 29, 2014
Mabel Greer, a resident of Toppenish since 1946, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the age of 98 1/2 years. Mabel was born in Lathrop, Missouri on November 14, 1915 to Giles and Louise Bowers. There were six boys and four girls in their family. Life on the farm was never boring. Mabel graduated from Lathrop High School...
Robert Young
May 27, 2014
Bob C. Young (69) passed away at home on May 27th, 2014 after a six month long fight with lung cancer. He was born in Harrison Arkansas on December 12, 1944. He met his future bride in Selah, Lynette Blaine, on a blind date that her own mother had set up. Bob and Lynette were married on July 27th, 1966....
Linda Fisher
May 26, 2014
Linda G. Fisher (68) died at home on May 26th, 2014 following a brief battle with cancer. Linda had a big heart and was very compassionate towards the elderly. She enjoyed her years of working and volunteering in the activities department of the nursing home. She enjoyed being with her friends and cherished her large extended family... loving them all...

Betty Mac Gregor
May 26, 2014
Betty Lois MacGregor, 87, of Yakima died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. MacGregor was born in Turtle Lake, N.D. Survivors include four daughters, Merry Szymczak, Beth Sandman, Laurie MacGregor and Heather Sparks; a son, Russell MacGregor; and two sisters, Marlys Filippini and Nicola Hotchkin. A private memorial celebration will be in a few weeks. Arrangements are by Valley...
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