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Thea Voyles

Thea Voyles

Jan 22, 2024

Thea Leona Peterson - Voyles, age 89, passed away in her home on January 22, 2024, in Yakima, WA. She was born on July 1, 1934, in Bhul, ID to Clarence and Elsie Lousignont. Thea was a very giving and loving person who believed in forgiveness. She always cared and prayed for her loved ones. She was known for her...

Shawna Tahkeal-Myn-Yatau

Shawna Tahkeal-Myn-Yatau

Jan 20, 2024

Shawna Jarilynne Tahkeal-Myn-Yatau Daughter of William Don Tahkeal and Nanita Lanell Arthur. She was born February 18th, 1982 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Her Companion is Blonco White of Wapato. Shawna's pet companion is Princess White. Her sons are Deshawn (Shayla) Tahkeal and Ezekial Morales. Siblings are, Thomas Tahkeal, Cassie Tahkeal, Walter Tuck'Quille, Tasha Tahkeal. She is preceded in death...

Virginia Walker

Virginia Walker

Jan 19, 2024

On Friday, January 19th, 2024, Virginia Mary Abbenhaus Ice Walker, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 in Yakima, WA. She was born on March 12th, 1930, in Mancelona, MI to William Edmond Abbenhaus, Sr and Laura Margaret (Arment) Abbenhaus. Virginia and her family moved to Prosser, WA in 1935. She graduated from Prosser...

Bradford Manning

Bradford Manning

Jan 17, 2024

Elliott Manning, a beloved son, brother, father, and a long-time resident of Yakima, WA, passed away peacefully due to age-related causes. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jean Manning, formerly of Port Angeles, WA and his father, Lee Manning, formerly of Carson City, NV. He leaves behind his children: daughter, Heather Manning-Varian of Port Orchard, WA and son,...

Theodore Bull

Theodore Bull

Jan 15, 2024

Theodore (Ted) Joseph Lame Bull Sr. born March 19th 1933, passed away on January 15th, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born in Hays, Montana to Cecelia Hawley and Andrew Lame Bull Sr. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at the Wapato Irrigation Project, he retired with 30+ years. He was an avid runner/jogger participating in many...

Carol Aiello

Carol Aiello

Jan 14, 2024

Carol Ann Aiello (Mathison) born November 11, 1943, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Doris Cunningham and Kenneth Mathison. Carol moved around with her family working in the agricultural industry. She traveled to many places from South Dakota to, Phoenix Arizona, Montana, Colorado, California, Oregon, and...

Henny Yanez

Henny Yanez

Jan 11, 2024

Enemias "Hanny" Yanez, 61 of Sunnyside, Washington passed away on January 11th, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Matador Texas on October 15th, 1962, to Crescencio and Concepcion "Connie" Yanez. He later moved to Sunnyside Washington. Henny, third youngest of nine, attended school in Sunnyside Washington. He later had his own construction business, Yanez Construction. He retired...

Ramon Camacho

Ramon Camacho

Jan 10, 2024

Ramon Torres Camacho passed away on January 10, 2024 in Yakima, WA. Ramon was born on August 5, 1956 to Antonio and Dolores Camacho in Pénjamo, Guanajuato Mexico. He moved to Granger, WA in the 70s. Ramon was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend. Ramon spent most of this life working in the fields with different farmers in...

Alan Mortensen

Alan Mortensen

Jan 8, 2024

On January 8, 2024, Alan Mortensen passed away – a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather - and will be missed deeply by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toppenish High School Baseball Program or in his memory, please plant a tree to honor his love of farming and gardening. He was laid to rest...

Shirley Martin

Shirley Martin

Jan 4, 2024

An angel gained her wings on January 4, 2024 with her daughter Kelly by her side. Shirley Irene (McDonell) Martin was born on March 10, 1935 in Seattle, WA to John (Mac) and Irene Gore McDonell. She passed away from Dementia. She lived in the Seattle area until she was 5 or 6 years old. Her father was a truck...

Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Jan 4, 2024

Jose Maria Rodriguez (Chema) passed away on January 4, 2024, in Wapato, WA. He was born on October 1, 1969, to Reynaldo and Anita Rodriguez in Mexico. Chema is survived by his children, Esteban (Michelle), Nancy (Sotero), Jose (Jessica), and Oscar; his grandchildren, Anthony, Alyssa, Aleina, Alexander, Sophia, Amelia, and Mateo; his siblings, Rosa, Adela, Dioselina, Elia, Leticia, Luberto, Jesus,...

Jeffrey Farmer

Jeffrey Farmer

Jan 2, 2024

Jeffrey, A. Farmer, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home in Yakima. He was born June 23, 1962, in Yakima, to Coy and Mavis (Baker) Farmer. He was a 1980 graduate of Zillah high school. He married Helen Fleming on November 21, 1987. Together they had their son Travis A. Farmer on February 7, 1988...

Jerry Hill

Jerry Hill

Jan 1, 2024

On Halloween day, October 31st, 1929, Art & Gladys Hill welcomed Gerald (Jerry) Leroy Hill to the family. The family continued to grow, and Jerry was joined by two sisters. At an early age, Jerry took on huge responsibilities. He helped raise his two sisters while his mom was hospitalized. After several years, his mom recovered and returned home to...

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