Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Randy Mccoy
Apr 23, 2013
Joe was born Feb. 27, 1960 and left us to enter heaven’s gate into the arms of his brother Lee and uncle “Doc” on April 23, 2013. He loved fishing, camping in the mountains and weekends at Whistlin’ Jack Lodge with his loving partner Linda. He had great fun in the backyard visits with Richard and Elaine and at the...
James Raught
Apr 21, 2013
Jim Raught was born in San Bernadino, CA on January 11, 1934. He passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2013. Jim had his own landscaping business for many years before retiring. He is survived by Alice Raught, his loving wife of 10 years. There will be a memorial for Jim at the East Valley Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s...
Leo Clark
Apr 21, 2013
Leo David Clark, born May 9, 1927 in Bayard, Nebraska, passed away April 21, 2013. He is survived by three daughters, Evelyn (Brad) Robison of Yakima, Sharon Ruiz of Wapato, and Teresa Perez of Conyers, Georgia, six grandchildren, Alicia, Jeremy, April, Jamie, Jose, M. Arica, and four great grandchildren. A special thank you to the ladies at Cedar Hill and...

Jeffrey Martinez
Apr 20, 2013
Jeffrey A. Martinez, 44, of Yakima died April 20 at Willow Springs Care Center in Yakima. He was born in Toppenish and worked for most of his life as a landscaper. He worked for J&A Tree Care. Survivors include three sons, Shawn Martinez, Brandon Martinez and Jeffrey Martinez Jr., and a daughter, Tia Martinez. Graveside services will be at 2...
Jerry Rowland
Apr 19, 2013
Jerry Kent Rowland was born in Nov. 1931 in Ketchikan, Alaska, to Clarence and Grace Rowland (McKibben). He passed on into eternity on Saturday, 6th April 2013. At an early age, he returned to the Pacific Northwest with his father, who worked for the Fisheries Dept., in many places that hatcheries were kept in Montana, Idaho, and Washington state. During...
Gordon Mull
Apr 19, 2013
Gordon Lee Mull was born April 27, 1935 in St. Ignatius, Montana to Harley James Mull and Addie Louise Mull. He passed away April 19, 2013 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, three sisters, one brother, one step-son - Todd Donaldson and one grandson - Nathan Swallow. He is survived by his...
Mark Mcguire
Apr 19, 2013
Mark S. McGuire passed away on April 19, 2013. He was born in Duluth, MN on April 22, 1949. He was a loving son, brother, and father, and grandfather. He was a man of compassion - helping people and animals whenever he could. His love for animals went far beyond his household pets. He began working for the humane society...

Johnnie Nicholson
Apr 17, 2013
Johnnie L. Nicholson, 66, of Union Gap died Wednesday at Parkside Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Nicholson was born in Uvalde, Texas, and had lived in the Yakima Valley since 1997. She worked at Costco for more than 15 years. Survivors include her husband, Billy Nicholson of Union Gap; a son, Nick Nicholson of Texas; a daughter, Deeann Hall of Yakima;...
Roger Riehn
Apr 15, 2013
Roger William Simon Riehn, born Nov. 9, 1941 passed away at home on April 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Arlington, WA but raised in Zillah, WA. He married the love of his life, Corrina Laverman, of 47 years. They resided in the home that Roger and his father built. Roger served in the Army for...
Jimmy Nichols
Apr 12, 2013
Jimmy Lynn Nichols, 65, of Yakima passed away on April 12, 2013 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1948 to Charles “Ed” and Mildred “Millie” (Pennington) Nichols in Yakima. In 1984 Jimmy met Karen Trusley through their mutual love of baseball. They had a son together in 1985. Jimmy was drafted into the Army at...
Valerie Reyes-Overland
Apr 9, 2013
On April 9th, 2013 Valerie Ann Reyes-Overland died suddenly and unexpectedly. She was born on December 12, 1956. She is survived by her friend and family member Daniel Patrick Reyes. Her daughter Tiffany Amelia Perez was and always will be the jewel of her heart. She awaits the return of her firstborn Brandon Qleary. Val was called home by her...
Frank Dejong
Apr 8, 2013
Frank Albert DeJong, age 53 of Grandview, WA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2013. He passed unexpectedly at his home. Frank was born in Lakewood, CA on June 1, 1959. His youth was spent on his family’s dairy farm in Marysville, WA. Frank graduated from Watson Groen Christian School in Seattle, WA and continued...
Pablo Medina
Apr 6, 2013
Pablo Medina, 47, of Sunnyside went to be with his Lord and personal Savior on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Pablo was third oldest of 12 brothers and sisters. Pablo became a mechanic through the passion of his father. There was nothing too big or small for him to work on. Pablo was a great mechanic. Another one of his passions...
Rose Materi
Apr 5, 2013
Rose H. Materi, 80, passed on April 5, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5, 1932 in Strasburg, ND to Joachim & Margaret Keller. She was one of six children. She met John Materi at age 15 at a dance. John joined the Army and fought in the Korean War. They were married when he...
Mary Dabney
Apr 5, 2013
Mary C. Dabney (Bryant), 73, passed away on Friday, April 5th in the comfort of her home in Outlook, WA. Mary was born in Springfield IL to Erma C. and James M. Boyer II. Mary was one of twelve children, having six sisters and five brothers. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Mike and Merry Dabney of...
David Pena
Mar 29, 2013
On March 29, 2013 surrounded by his loving family and friends, our beloved brother David R. Peña went peacefully into the arms of his Savior. David was born April 5, 1958 in Sunnyside, Washington to Anselmo and Josephina Peña. After living in California for many years he made the move back home to be closer to family and friends. David...
Durry Hartoon
Mar 25, 2013
Durry Hartoon, a long time resident of Yakima, passed away at home. He was born in Bend, Oregon to Perry and Imo Hartoon. He was preceded in death by sisters Evelyn Pheiffer and Barbara Tommiser, his brother Ron Hartoon, and his parents. He was a self-employed plastering contractor before becoming a homebuilder under his business, Hartoon and Sons. Durry liked...
Marjorie Mcdaniel
Mar 23, 2013
Marjorie McDaniel 87 of Sunnyside passed away March 23, 2013 with family by her side. In 1944 she married Grover McDaniel and after many moves settled in Sunnyside in 1964. Marjorie was a woman of many talents and different professions from dairy farmer to motel manager. Her greatest achievement was being our mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted...
Birdie Blair
Mar 22, 2013
Birdie Mae Blair, 90, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 in Yakima. She was born June 15, 1922, in Cardin, OK, the second child of four, to the union of Charles Malotte and Lydia Caroline McKemy Malotte. She was a very frail infant and not expected to live. Her older brother took her in his bicycle basket several times...
Jose Contreras
Mar 20, 2013
Jose Daniel Contreras Jr., age 55, died at Yakima Regional Hospital, on March 20, 2013. Jose was born on May 2, 1957 in Caldwell, Idaho, to Jose Daniel Sr. and Evangelina Contreras. On May 10, 1980, Jose Daniel Contreras married Alma Delia Garza. Jose Daniel Contreras lived in Toppenish for 22 years and worked at Washington State Migrant Council as...
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