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Sharon Ridout
Dec 6, 2024
Sharon Lee Ridout, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 6, 2024. Sharon was born on October 14,1936, to Paul K. Moore and Helen V. (McIntyre) Moore. After graduating from Morton High School, Sharon married Thomas Wayne Ridout on March 16,1956 in Morton, Washington. Sharon was a longtime resident of the Yakima Valley working alongside her husband...
James Davidson
Dec 5, 2024
Longtime Grandview resident James Arthur Davidson passed away at age 78 on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington. His wife of 54 years, Nancy Davidson, was at his side as he walked into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. Jim was born on August 21, 1946, in Anaconda, Montana. He grew up in Moses Lake, Washington, graduating from...
Carla Elstad-Schorle
Dec 5, 2024
Carla Jeane Elstad Schorle On May 2, 1944, while her father was overseas fighting in WWII, Carla Jeane Elstad was born to Stanley Laverne and Emma Jeanne (Standlee) Elstad in Prosser, WA. Her brother, Steev, was born three years later. The Elstad’s made their home in Grandview, WA. Carla graduated from Grandview High School in 1963, then graduated from Mr....
Katherine Mieras
Dec 5, 2024
Katherine Mieras, age 73, passed on December 5, 2024, with her beloved family by her side. Mrs. Mieras was born on January 6, 1951, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral and Crematory. Online condolences may be left at: www.valleyhillsfh.com. When a full obituary is available, it will be posted here.
Ronald Gipe
Dec 3, 2024
Ronald "Butch" Gipe, age 64, passed on December 3, 2024, in Yakima, WA. Mr. Gipe was born on September 27, 1960, in Hannibal, Missouri. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral and Crematory. Online condolences may be left at: www.valleyhillsfh.com. When a full obituary is available, it will be posted here.
Geraldine Miller
Dec 2, 2024
Geraldine Pinkham Miller “Kisumxay” was born March 5, 1936 in Toppenish, WA and raised in Tacoma, Toppenish, WA and Lapwai, ID. She grew up helping her father herd cattle around Pine Springs, helping take fish to market from Celilo Falls to Portland, OR, and she developed a lifelong love for gathering and preparing our foods and medicines. She eventually met...
Heraldo Dacusin
Dec 1, 2024
A sailor’s final journey No more ports to dock, no harbors safe and warm, The sea is all around me, a never-ending storm. The sails are torn and tattered, the ropes have turned to rust, I’ve sailed these waters long enough, and in the waves, I trust. The wind, it howls like ghostly calls from days long past, No compass...
Richard Elliott
Nov 30, 2024
Richard "Dick" Elliott, age 82, passed on November 30, 2024, in Yakima, WA. Mr. Elliott was born on June 22, 1942 in Modesto, CA. No services are currently planned. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.valleyhillsfh.com
Marcelo Benson
Nov 28, 2024
Marcelo Anthony Benson, “Iks Iks Spiliyay,” 27, was born in Toppenish, Washington, on December 16, 1996, to Roger Benson Sr. and Desiree Howard. He is an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Marcelo began his journey on November 28, 2024, marked by resilience, courage, and a caring spirit that touched the lives of many. Marcelo experienced many challenges in life,...
Michelle De Luna
Nov 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of my mother, Michelle Lynn DeLuna. Mom passed away peacefully with us at her side, on November 23rd, 2024. Mom began her life on April 6, 1976 in Sunnyside, Washington, and was the joy of her parents, Ramon DeLuna and Lydia Lopez DeLuna. From the start, she lived a life...
Paulina Valadez
Nov 22, 2024
Paulina M. Valadez was born on June 28th, 1929 by Maximina and Marcelino Reynoso. On November 22nd, 2024, she was called home by the Lord. Paulina is now reunited with her husband Guadalupe Valadez and her two sons Jesus and Lupito Valadez. She lives on through her 10 children, 25 grandchildren, and 44 great grandchildren. Paulina dedicated her life to...
Maria Garza
Nov 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Leticia Mancinas Garza “Letty”, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, at the age of 70. Leticia was born on April 27, 1954, in Mina, Nuevo León, Mexico. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Fidel Mancinas, whom she married...
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