Obituaries

Sep 16, 2013

Donald Charles Lord, 71, of Yakima passed away on September 16, 2013 in Yakima. Donald served in the U.S. Navy. He lived in the Yakima area for over 9 years. He is survived by his son, William C. Lord of Minnesota; daughter, Donia Martinez of Brooklyn Center, MN; half-brother, George Deaver of Yakima; half-sister, Sharon Deaver of Yakima; and six...

Sep 15, 2013

YAKIMA - Ronald Eugene Robison, 79, of Yakima passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Cottage in the Meadow, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 30, 1930 to George and Vivian (Sloan) Robison in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ronald lived in the Yakima Valley for most of his life and attended school in Selah. He married Lila...

Sep 14, 2013

YAKIMA- Paul E. Gause, 84, of Yakima, Washington died peacefully at Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, Sept. 14, 2013, and is now enjoying eternity with his Savior, Our Lord Jesus Christ. He was a faithful and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Margaret, of almost 62 years; daughter, Linda Brewer and husband...

Sep 12, 2013

Margaret Vivian Gerhardt, 87, of Yakima passed away on September 12, 2013 at Good Samaritan Healthcare Center. She was born on March 23, 1926 to Joseph and Margaret (Shaff) Schmidt in Odense, ND. Margaret met Matt Gerhardt in Odense and they got married on October 19, 1948. She moved to the Yakima area in 1961 and retired from Snokist Cannery...

Sep 11, 2013

Private services are being held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside.

Sep 10, 2013

Viewing and visitation will be held on Monday September 16, 2013 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm wih vigil services at 1:30 and 6:30 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 17, 2013 at 10:00 am at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, followed by graveside services at the Zillah City Cemetery in...

Sep 9, 2013

Donna M. Ingalsbe, 97, of Yakima died Monday at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Mrs. Ingalsbe was born in Milford, Iowa, and also lived in Oregon before moving to Yakima in 1942. She was a nurse, working in Yakima area hospitals and doctor’s offices. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Joly of Yakima. At her request, there will be no services....

Sep 8, 2013

Rita Marie Harman, 83, of Yakima died Sunday at home. Mrs. Harman was born in Cottonwood, Idaho, and lived in the Yakima area for the past 55 years. She was a seamstress. Survivors include two sons, Russell Harman and Kevin Harman, both of Yakima; two daughters, Rhonda Urlacher of Yakima and Vicki Pullim of Union Town, Ohio; and a sister,...

Sep 7, 2013

Sep 2, 2013

In loving memory of Marjorie Ester Likely who entered into heaven's gates on September 2, 2013 at Landmark nursing home where she had resided for the last 3 years. Marjorie was born in Mobridge, South Dakota on June 17, 1927. She was preceded in death by her lovingparents, August and Matilda Geise, and her husband, Elvis. She is survived by:...

Sep 2, 2013

Jack M. Lines, 89, of Yakima died Monday at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Mr. Lines was born in Greensburg, Ind., and lived in Yakima since 1953. He taught piano at Yakima Valley Community College. Survivors include two sons, Marshal Lines of Kirkland and Lewis Lines of Carnation; a sister, Patricia Adams of Florida; and two grandchildren. There will be...

Sep 2, 2013

Joy Russell, 86, of Yakima died Monday at Apple Creek Adult Family Home. Mrs. Russell was born in Bell, Calif., and lived in the Yakima Valley for many years. She was a farmer. Survivors include five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.

Aug 30, 2013

Beatrice Gonzalez passed away August 30, 2013 at Kadlec Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born May 13, 1962 to Ernesta De La Fuente and Jose Alvarado. She had 5 siblings; Yolonda Gomez from Sunnyside, Estella Sicarios, Arturo DeLa Fuente, Benny DeLa Fuente, and Victoria Gomez from Mabton. Beatrice is survived by her 5 children; Yvette DeLa Fuente, Erlinds...

Aug 29, 2013

Rex David Schenck of Selah passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 29, 2013. Rex was born Nov. 11, 1967 in Port Angeles, WA to Phil and Anna Schenck. He graduated from Sunnyside High School. Later he served in the US Navy for 6 years and was a Veteran of Desert Storm. He graduated from Central Washington University...

Aug 28, 2013

Our beloved “viejito” Don Eugenio “Adrian” Villalba has gone to by God’s side, after a long battle with his illness. Heaven has called his name on August 28, 2013. He was born on July 8, 1942 en Chilpanzingo Guerrero Mexico to Florencio and Julia Villalba. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Francisco, Antonio, Rufino, and...

Aug 24, 2013

Alfredo Garcia, 37, of Selah died Saturday at Cottage in the Meadow. Mr. Garcia was born in San Juan, Mexico. He lived in California for many years before moving to the Yakima area about three years ago. He worked in the agriculture industry and for Sweet Beez Cafe in Selah as a dishwasher and preparation worker. Survivors include his wife,...

Aug 23, 2013

Erik Eduardo Barrera Gama, 32, of Union Gap died Friday near Wiley City. Mr. Barrera was born in Tamazula, Jalisco, Mexico. He lived in Union Gap the last five years. He was an irrigation technician. Survivors include his wife, Maria Guadalupe Madrigal Marin of Union Gap; two sons, Erik Barrera Alvarez of Wapato and Pablo Barrera Madrigal of Union Gap;...

Aug 21, 2013

Nowlen Jearl Heitzman, 80, passed away peacefully at home into his eternal home of our Savior, Lord Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born June 12, 1933 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Raleigh Jearl Heitzman & Zelda Gustava Pauling. His parents, older brothers Dale, Dave and sister Zelda (Sissie), farmed wheat and cotton on their 360-acre farm...

Aug 19, 2013

On August 19, 2013, Matt passed away as a result of his injuries from an accident in Yakima, WA. He was born on November 10, 1971 in Spokane WA to Samuel and Jackie Hopwood. As a youngster, Matt loved to fish, camp and sit around the campfire and tell stories. Matt graduated from Kamiakin H.S. in 1990 where he learned...

Aug 17, 2013

Yasmin Esmeralda Rivera Diaz, 15, of Prosser died Aug. 17 in Oregon. Ms. Diaz was born in Modesto, Calif., and lived in the Lower Valley most of her life. Survivors include her parents, Maria and Jose Rivera; a brother, Carlos Rivera, all of Prosser; and two sisters, Maria Rivera of Granger and Karla Rivera of Prosser. Viewing will be from...