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Marlene Peters
Feb 6, 2024
Marlene Lamebull-Peters April 18, 1955- February 6, 2024 Marlene passed away Tuesday, February 6th after a lengthy battle against cancer. She fought hard with courage and determination, and exhibited grace throughout her treatments. Marlene lived life in much the same way. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend, Marlene always supported those she loved. Born in Toppenish,...
Patricia Smith
Feb 6, 2024
Patricia Louise Smith of Yakima passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2024, after a long illness. She was 75 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Hazel Martin, brothers Harold “Bud” Martin, Lester Martin, and Charles Martin, and by her sisters Marion Leach, Ada Billingsley, Julia Roberts, Rosemary Verhulp, and Hazel “Sis” Kelly....
Sherman Wesley
Feb 4, 2024
Born 12-4-1970 Death 2-4-2024 Age 49 Sherman Lawerence Wesley Toppenish Washington to Charlene and Lawerence Wesley He went to YNTschool 1988 He lived in Wapato Washington after he finished school he worked at YNF and YnM he loved playing BezBall. Traveled all over firefighting, He loved being with family and friends he came from a big family. He loved going...
Sandra Ream
Feb 3, 2024
Sandra was born in Yakima on May 30, 1950 to Donald and Lorraine Ream. She spent her early years in Terrace Heights, on the family’s 2 acre farm with cows, pigs, and other farm animals. Their grandparents living in homes on each side. She enjoyed playing in the surrounding fields and creeks. She and her older brother were responsible for...
Norma Johnson
Feb 2, 2024
Norma Lee (Bruce) Johnson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2024 at her home in Yakima, WA. Norma was born on May 6, 1945 in Tensed, ID, to Lawrence & Violet Bruce. She and her 3 siblings grew up in Farmington, WA. Norma graduated from Oakesdale High School in 1963, and on October 3, 1964 she married...
Ruth Gabriel
Jan 31, 2024
Ruth Ann Gabriel passed from this world to the next January 31st, 2024. She began her journey July 28, 1927 in Hartley, IA, born to Lemual and Cora Rickabaugh. Born on the cusp of the Great Depression, she learned from Lemual and Cora traits that sustained her through her life; love of learning, work ethic, and thrift. Ruth spent a...
Carl Schilperoort
Jan 30, 2024
Carl Wesley Schilperoort, a lifetime Yakima Valley resident, farmer, and friend to everyone, died on January 30, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. Carl was born on January 28, 1926, to William and Niesje Schilperoort in Sunnyside, Washington. He was raised with his eight siblings (five brothers and three sisters) in the Brownstown area on the Yakama Indian Reservation. Carl attended the...
Michael Esquivel
Jan 29, 2024
Michael Salvador Esquivel 7-1-30 -- 1-29-24 Michael Esquivel was born in Longmont, Colorado to Miguel and Lillian Esquivel. In his early teens they moved to Utah and then to Sacramento to work in the fields. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force to support the Korean War effort. He was stateside working as an airplane electrician. After his...
James Dave
Jan 28, 2024
JAMES EDWARD DAVE SR James Edward “ulapots” Dave Sr., at 76 years of age passed away in his home on Sunday, January 28, 2024, of Harrah, Washington. He was born October 22, 1947, in Wiley City, Washington to Jimmie Floyd Dave and Gladys Lallashute Fontain. Losing both of his parents, Annie and Gilbert Smartlowit raised him. James was raised and...
Maria De La Rosa-Sanders
Jan 23, 2024
Maria E De La Rosa-Sanders Maria 66 of Grandview, WA passed peacefully at Astria Hospital on January 23, surrounded by her family. Maria (Nena) as she was so fondly referred to by her family, was born on August 5th, 1957, to Pablo Sr. And Esperanza De La Rosa in Toppenish, WA. Maria was the fourth of nine children raised in...
Connie True
Jan 23, 2024
Connie True, beloved matriarch and center of our family, passed away peacefully January 23, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones, she was unable to wait any longer to reunite with lifelong partner, Bill True, who passed away a short 2 years ago. Connie Lynn Helms was born in Concordia, Kansas, a short drive from the family farm, July 2, 1947,...
Bryan Barry
Jan 22, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bryan Ernest Dean Barry. Bryan was born on February 24, 1977, in Killeen, Texas. Bryan, a dedicated family man, a distinguished military veteran, and a devoted friend to many. He leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and cherished memories that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him....
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