Obituaries

Jul 1, 2013

Jose G. Sanchez, 64, of Sunnyside died on Monday, July 1, 2013, in Sunnyside. He is survived by five sons, Raul Sanchez and Armando Sanchez, both of Grandview, Lionel Sanchez of Granger, Eddie Sanchez of Yakima and Sergio Sanchez of Sunnyside; two daughters, Gracie Sanchez and Elsa Sanchez, both of Sunnyside; one brother, Jose Manuel Sanchez of Granger; and four...

Jul 1, 2013

Jennifer Lee Lattimer, 65, of Yakima died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lattimer was born in Spokane and lived in Yakima for the past 20 years. She was a registered nurse and case manager. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Lattimer of Yakima; a son, Carey Lattimer of Bridgeport; a daughter, Shannon Ball of Walla Walla; a brother, Doug...

Jul 1, 2013

Ruel Johnson, 89, of Yakima died Monday. Mr. Johnson was born in Highlandville, Mo. He lived in the Yakima Valley for more than 70 years. He served in the Army as a corporal during World War II. He worked as a wheat harvester for the Stalcup family in Pomeroy and as a warehouse foreman for Cowin and Son for more...

Jun 30, 2013

Mary Louise Hayes, 48, of Selah died Sunday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Ms. Hayes was born in Tacoma. She lived at the Yakima Valley School in Selah for 47 years. Survivors include her mother, Dolores Hayes; two brothers, John Hayes and Tom Hayes; four sisters, Joan Brooks, Elizabeth Johnson, Juliette Hayes Bishop and Gwendolyn Hayes. A celebration of life...

Jun 28, 2013

Annie Bell Ward, 71, of South Cle Elum died Friday at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center. Mrs. Ward was born in Augusta, Ga. She lived in Cle Elum for more than 20 years. She was a caregiver for the elderly. Survivors include her husband, Lionel Ward of South Cle Elum; a son, Michael Merlino of Alaska; four daughters, Rhonda...

Jun 28, 2013

Frances (84) was born on July 18, 1928 in Bucoda, WA to May and Emil Ubelaker. She passed away peacefully at home on June 28th, 2013. She grew up in Moxee and also lived in Spokane for many years. When she would come back to Yakima to visit, she always loved to stay with her brother Jack and favorite sister-in-law...

Jun 27, 2013

Betty Chambers, 92 years young, passed peacefully from this world on June 27, 2013 at Emerald Care in Wapato, WA. The first of five children of Sivert Olson and Ora McCorkle Olson, Betty was born at home on May 16, 1921 in Wapato. She leaves a hole in the hearts of her extended family as she was such a classy,...

Jun 25, 2013

Born December 23,1942 In Waco, Texas. Marina Medina went home to her Heavenly father on June 25, 2013 to rest her tired body and to be reunited with her beloved son, Pablo Medina. Marina grew up in Texas and was one of many from a large family. She met Gilbert Medina in Texas and married him in 1963 and moved...

Jun 24, 2013

John T. Koppang, 73, of Yakima passed away on June 24, 2013 at Cottage in the Meadow. John lived in the Yakima area since 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He later worked for Boeing as a mechanic then moved to Yakima and worked for Western RV in Quality Control. He is survived by...

Jun 23, 2013

Evangelina Contreras, 78, of Toppenish died Sunday, June 23, 2013 in Yakima. Mrs. Contreras was born in Mexico, October 9, 1934, to Juan and Marina Bolboa. She lived most of her life in Granger and worked as a caregiver. Evangelina loved to cook and sew for her family and listening to music. Survivors include three daughters, Maria Elena Bracamontes of...

Jun 23, 2013

Jun 22, 2013

Ronald Dean Thompson (79) was born to Milo and Virley Thompson on August 9th, 1933. Ronald passed away at home on June 22nd, 2013. He grew up in Yakima and went to Washington Junior High and Davis High School. He met his future wife Betty and they were married on April 19th, 1952. They have been together for over 60...

Jun 21, 2013

Lloyd Cleo Blondin, 80, of Yakima, died Friday June 22nd, just short of his 81st birthday. He was born to the late Eugene (Red) and Grace Blondin, July 8, 1932, in Yakima, WA. Lloyd served in the United States Army from October 1952 to October 1954, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Lloyd earned the Korean Service Medal with 2...

Jun 21, 2013

Elaine Marie Hall passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2013 at Memorial Hospital. Elaine was born and raised in Toppenish, WA February 19, 1962 to James and Carollee Wentz. She attended school in Toppenish. She began working at the drive-in window of the old Reeseman’s dairy at the age of 13 selling milk and eggs. Elaine worked for several fast...

Jun 19, 2013

Janice J. Haynes, 78, of Yakima passed away on June 19, 2013 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. She was born on May 25, 1935 to Elwood and Ruth Grove in Clark, SD. She lived in the Yakima Valley for over 60 years. She attended AC Davis High School and married Benjamin Haynes on December 19, 1954. She worked for...

Jun 18, 2013

Elva Lee (Robertson) Church, 86, of Yakima passed away on June 18, 2013 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born to Henry Edgar Robertson and Viola Cordelia Ballard on April 6, 1927 in Elmore City, OK. Elva was married to William Riley Church in 1946. She lived in Ellensburg for over 30 years and worked in food processing and...

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Jun 14, 2013

Anne Besteman, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2013. Anne was born in Mabton on August 22, 1920 to David and Jacoba Bos. She was one of 11 children. She grew up working on the farm with her family. That is where she got her strong work ethic. Anne married Bert Ooms and they...

Jun 10, 2013

Betty R. Hartsell, 73, of Yakima died Monday at Peace Health Medical in Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Hartsell was born in Lead Hill, Ark. She had lived in Yakima and then moved to Reno, Nev., where she worked at a company that manufactured slot machines for the casinos. She moved back to Yakima in 2007. Survivors include her husband, James Earl...