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Larena Sohappy

Larena Sohappy

Sep 29, 2024

“Suptikawai” 12/09/1938 – 9/29/2024 LaRena Betty Sohappy (85), passed peacefully surrounded by her four daughters on September 29, 2024, at the MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA. Born in Toppenish, WA, she was the daughter of the Late Frank Sohappy of Priest Rapids (Wanapum) & the Late Julia Pimms (Sohappy) of Wapato Kaatnum (Longhouse). She was the first in...

Dominique Mitchell

Dominique Mitchell

Sep 28, 2024

Dominique "Dom" Jevon Mitchell, Senior. 43 was taken from us unexpectedly and tragically on September 28, 2024. He was born September 4, 1981, to William Theodore Mitchell Jr. and Jan Lee Embry in Yakima, Washington. He was the light in his mother's life. She adored the ground he walked on. He could do no wrong in her eyes… EVER!!! Dominique...

Allen Wagner

Allen Wagner

Sep 28, 2024

Allen William Wagner, 87, a longtime resident of Yakima, flew away home to be with his Creator on September 28, 2024. Born on June 28, 1937, Allen, was the 2nd child out of four to be born to Adrian and Naomi Lewis-Wagner. He spent his childhood in Cowitche, WA with his brothers Leonard, Raymond, and youngest sister Rosalie. As time...

William Forde

William Forde

Sep 24, 2024

William Earnest Forde “Billy, “Wild Bill” "40" died at his home in Yakima on September 14, 2024. He was born June 2nd, 1955. He grew up in Union Gap, Wa. Bill attended Eisenhower High School and graduated in 1973. He worked for Layman’s grocery store for many years, then moved on to selling tobacco for American Tobacco Company. In 1978...

Francisco De La Torre

Francisco De La Torre

Sep 23, 2024

Francisco Javier de la Torre Gomez Arias passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 81 after a decades long battle with cancer. Born March 11, 1943 to Maria Dolores Gomez Arias in Guanajuato, Guanajuato Mexico, Javier spent his childhood in Guanajuato and came to the US for college, ultimately earning his Master’s degree in education. Lovingly referred...

Frank Covelli

Frank Covelli

Sep 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank "Keith" Covelli", III our beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and father of two precious fur babies. Keith passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Yakima, Washington, doing what he loved and enjoyed the most running, Keith was 66. Keith was born on October 28, 1957, in...

Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson

Sep 19, 2024

Julia Mae (Judy) Johnson was born October 31, 1929 in Paris, Missouri to Luther Biel Anderson and Eulice Frances(Albertson) Anderson. She was 2nd of three girls. She is predeceased by her older sister Lea Ellen Johns and survived by her beloved baby sister Esther Lou Archer who was 10 years younger. Mom died September 19, 2024 at 8:53 AM with...

Jack Scott

Jack Scott

Sep 18, 2024

Jack Lee Scott of Naches, WA passed away at his home on September 18, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Geary, OK. Jack was a beloved husband, father, and friend. Jack is survived by his wife, Linda Lou Scott; two sons, Steve Scott and David Scott (Margaret Scott); and two grandsons, Mathew Scott and Jonathon Scott. He...

Edgar Anderson

Edgar Anderson

Sep 17, 2024

Edgar A. Anderson, 79, of Selah, WA., died on September 17, 2024. Mr. Anderson was born on May 6, 1945, in Arkansas This notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When a full obituary is available, it will be posted here.

Marlene Miller

Marlene Miller

Sep 17, 2024

Marlene, C. Miller, 85, of Yakima, WA., passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Yakima, WA. Mrs. Miller was born on April 13, 1939 in Yakima, WA. No services are scheduled at this time. . This notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When a full obituary is available, it will...

Ramona Ahto

Ramona Ahto

Sep 15, 2024

Ramona “Mona” Albina Ahto Born February 22nd, 1941 in Toppenish Washington, passed September 15th, 2024 in Seattle Washington. Ramona Ahto was one of those children taken very young from her home with her mother and grandparents and placed in the Mission School. She spent her early years there followed by various foster homes. She landed at Haskell Institute where she...

Victoriana De Guerrero

Victoriana De Guerrero

Sep 13, 2024

Victoriana Villa de Guerrero, 74, de Sunnyside, WA, falleció rodeada de su familia querida el 13 de Septiembre del 2024. Victoriana nació el 5 de Junio del 1950 en La Salada, Colima, México. Hija de Teodoro Villa Ortega y Aurora Mendoza Sánchez. Se casó con Ramon Guerrero Garcia el 4 de Noviembre del 1971 en Tecoman, Colima, MX. Emigró a...

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