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Clarence Harris

Clarence Harris

Feb 18, 2014

Clarence Everett Harris, 95 passed away Feb. 18, 2014 at Highgate House Yakima, WA. He was born June 1, 1918 at Parowan, Utah and was the first son of seven children of Claude Everett Harris and Harriet Ann Taylor. He spent his first 18 year in Parowan where he attend school and graduated from High School. Clarence wanted to work...

Denise Holmes

Denise Holmes

Feb 17, 2014

Denise Rae Holmes, 54, of Yakima died Monday at home. Mrs. Holmes was born in Yakima. She had been disabled for more than 15 years. Survivors include a son, Joshua Wilson; a daughter, Jacquelyn Wilson; her father, Marvin Wilson, all of Yakima; three brothers, Timothy McCoy of Yakima and Randy Wilson and William Wilson, both of White Swan; two sisters,...

Gayle Durand

Gayle Durand

Feb 17, 2014

Gayle Louise Durand, 72, passed away on February 17, 2014 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 16, 1941 in Yakima to Earl and Thelma (Wayburn) Shook. Gayle graduated from Yakima High School and attended Yakima Valley Community College. She spent time as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Idaho and at Yakima Regional Hospital. She was also...

Darryl Coolidge

Darryl Coolidge

Feb 16, 2014

Darryl Raymond Coolidge, 67, died Sunday in Yakima. He was born in Florence, Ore., and lived in Yakima the past three years. He served in the Marines as a sergeant during the Vietnam conflict and worked many years in the lumber industry. Survivors include three sons, Darryl Coolidge II and Denis Coolidge, both of Montrose, Colo., and Joel Benton Coolidge...

Penny White

Penny White

Feb 15, 2014

Our beloved mom, "grandma Penny", sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord peacefully in her sleep on Sat. Feb. 15th. Penny White (Reynolds) was born in Palmersville, Tenn. Oct 29th 1943 but grew up in the Lynnwood Wa, area with her family. Penny met the love of her life Joe White while he was stationed at...

Bonnie Renken

Bonnie Renken

Feb 13, 2014

Bonnie Joan Renken, 57, of Yakima died Thursday at home. Ms. Renken was born in Lynwood, Calif., and moved to Yakima from the Tri-Cities 30 years ago. She was a nurse at Prosser Memorial Hospital, becoming disabled 15 years ago. Survivors include three sons, Casey McCarthy of Centralia, Shane McCarthy of Middleton, Idaho, and Brandon McCarthy of Sequim; her father,...

Annette Mann

Annette Mann

Feb 10, 2014

Annette Kathleen Mann, 52, of Yakima died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mann was born in Kennewick and moved to the Yakima area two years ago. She worked as a housekeeper at the Tahitian Inn in Pasco for five years and at the Motel 6 in Yakima until her illness. Survivors include her husband, Todd Johnson of Yakima;...

Angel Castro

Angel Castro

Feb 8, 2014

Our daughter Angel “Sugar” Castro went to be with the lord on February 8, 2014. Angel is survived by her parents Fidel Jr. and Alma Castro; siblings Fidel III Castro, Xathian Castro, Isaiah Castro, and Lily Garibay; grandparents Sostenes and Marta Gonzalez of Sunnyside; grandparents Fidel Sr. and Lupe Castro of Granger, WA; aunts and uncles Jose (Maria) Gonzalez, Cain...

Elvira Soto

Elvira Soto

Feb 5, 2014

Elvira Soto, age 81, passed away at home February 5, 2014. She was born in Jalisco, Mexico May 12, 1932. She was a home maker and lived in Toppenish for 20 years. Elvira is survived by her sons Juan Soto, Enrique Soto, Antonio Soto and Mariano Soto all of Toppenish; daughters Guadalupe Soto of Georgia, Sylvina Soto of Toppenish, and...

Lucinda Kluth

Lucinda Kluth

Feb 4, 2014

Lucinda Ann Kluth, 49, of Yakima died Tuesday. Mrs. Kluth was born in Yakima. She worked in construction for several years and as a nurse’s aide. Survivors include two sons, Allen Kluth of Alaska and David Lowrey of Yakima; a daughter, Evonne Huff of Yakima; and a grandchild. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley...

Gene Owen

Gene Owen

Feb 3, 2014

Gene passed away on Feb 3rd, 2014. He was born in Hanover NH on May 3rd, 1932 to Foster and May Owen. The family moved to Bremerton WA where Gene graduated in 1950. After graduation he served in the Air Force as an Airman 1st Class from 1950 to 1954. Gene was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He...

Daniel Licea

Daniel Licea

Feb 3, 2014

Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday February 10, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday February 11, 2014 at St Josephs Catholic Church in Sunnyside followed by graveside services at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens....

Mitchell Starkovich

Mitchell Starkovich

Feb 2, 2014

Mitchell "Mike" Angelo Starkovich, 90, of Cle Elum died Saturday. Mr. Starkovich was born in Cle Elum. He worked for Boise Cascade. Survivors include two daughters, Randine Glondo and Kelli Rolston, both of Cle Elum; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.

Russell Cadman

Russell Cadman

Feb 1, 2014

Russell Otis Cadman (age 66) passed away on February 1, 2014 in Yakima, WA. He was born in Seattle WA on May 31st, 1947 to Walter and Mina Cadman. He was a teacher and taught in Granger, WA. He is survived by his sons, Zachary Cadman and Benjamin Cadman of Puyallup and Stephen Cadman of Virginia. one brother Richard Cadman...

Michael Girard

Michael Girard

Feb 1, 2014

Michael Don Girard, age 23, passed away peacefully on Feb 1st, 2014. He was born in Yakima on June 14, 1990 to John Girard III and Misty Harris. He attended Eisenhower High School. He married his wife Stacy in 2009 and they had a son, Brandon. Michael enjoyed Jeeping, camping and spending time with his family and friends. He is...

Jimmie Reynolds

Jimmie Reynolds

Feb 1, 2014

Jimmie Richard Reynolds, Age 64, known to his friends and family as “JimBob or Jim,” died peacefully at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital on February 1, 2014, after a long illness. At Jimmy’s request, he will be cremated with a memorial service as provided by his loved ones and friends. Memorial Services will be held later as announced by friends and...

Irma Belloso

Irma Belloso

Feb 1, 2014

An all night Vigil Service will be held on Tuesday February 4, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm at the Grace Brethrern Church in Mabton. Services will be held on Wednesday February 5, 2013 at 9:30 am at the Grace Brethren Church in Mabton followed by graveside services at the Mabton Cemetery.

Joe Flores

Joe Flores

Jan 31, 2014

Joe Flores, 84, of Wapato died Friday at Toppenish Community Hospital. Joe was born in Holly, Colorado, and lived in Wapato for 58 years. He worked as a custodian and a laborer. In the community Joe was known as a hard worker and a friend you could always count on for a kind word or for some good-natured ribbing. His...

Betty Jacobe

Betty Jacobe

Jan 30, 2014

Betty L Jacobe (72) passed away in Bend, OR on Jan 30th. She was born in Mena Arkansas on March 6th, 1941 to Edison Plunkett and Ruth Edison (Armstrong). Betty lived in the Valley for most of her life. She graduated from Davis High School and married Buddie Jacobe in 1958. She worked at the Parkside Nursing Care Center as...

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