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Nanette Davis
Nov 17, 2024
Nanette 'Nan' Hamon Davis of Selah, Washington, passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 12th, 1949, in Gooding, Idaho, Nanette was a devoted wife, beloved matriarch, and an inspiration to all who knew her. She leaves behind her loving husband, Don G. Davis, with whom she shared an inseparable bond. Nanette’s greatest...
Maria Villanueva
Nov 16, 2024
Maria Consuelo Villanueva, known dearly as Chelo, was born on June 17, 1971 in Mexico. She embarked on the journey to conquer the American Dream and worked hard since the day she arrived to the United States 26 years ago. On November 16, 2024, Maria passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. She was 53 years old. Maria is preceded...
Gene Paz
Nov 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother. Gene Paz, who left us on November 16th 2024. He was 67 years old. Gene was born on May 15th 1957 to Salvador and Josephine Paz in Yakima Washington. He grew up in Wapato Washington, where he attended Wapato Senior High School. He later pursue his...
Minoru Sakamoto
Nov 14, 2024
Minoru David Sakamoto passed away November 14, 2024, surrounded by his children at home after suffering a stroke. He was 89. He was born August 12, 1935, in Toppenish, Washington. He spent his childhood in the Lower Valley with his immigrant Father and Seattle born Mother along with his eight siblings farming on the Indian Reservation. In 1942, with the...
William Condon
Nov 11, 2024
"A COWBOY'S LAST REQUEST" Let me tell you folks Who have gathered here today That I'm a proud and thankful cowboy Who has just passed away I know it's hard But, please don't cry Fer I'm now ridin' Gods trails High up in the sky The hoss I'm ridin' now Don't spook, buck or kick Fer God stables perfect horses...
Rhea Murphy
Nov 10, 2024
On November 10th, 2024 my beloved wife Rhea Murphy, of Yakima, Washington, lost her long and courageous battle with multiple health issues. Since we met in high school we have loved and cared for each other. Rhea enjoyed her beloved family, friends, and was the most caring person to everyone. She loved horses and after she could no longer ride,...
Maria Robledo
Nov 8, 2024
Maria Antonia Robledo was born to Benito Cavazos and Hortencia Rodriguez Cavazos on Feb. 11, 1946 in Tamaulipas Mexico. She came to the United States with her parents when she was two years old. She was married to Lorenzo Robledo in 1965. She was a devoted wife and mother. Antonia had 10 brothers and sisters. She had four children, eight...
Bruce Sampson
Nov 8, 2024
Bruce Warren “Shayowkin” Sampson, Sr., our beloved Dad, Uncle, Brother was born on January 27, 1954, and went on his final home stretch on November 8, 2024. He was a jack of all trades, man of many Hats. He loved his 9 lives, avid beader, loved to read books, going to yard sales, loved to gamble, loved to play pool,...
Concepcion Mendez
Nov 6, 2024
Concepción Cárdenas 28 de junio de 1950 – 6 de noviembre de 2024 Con gran tristeza, la familia de Concepción Cárdenas anuncia su fallecimiento el 6 de noviembre de 2024 en Yakima, Washington, a la edad de 74 años. Nació el 28 de junio de 1950 en Michoacán, México, y pasó la mayor parte de su vida en Estados Unidos,...
Iola Totus
Oct 29, 2024
Iola Smartlowit Totus, “Kwasa,” was taken home by Creator’s Angels on October 29, 2024 after a sudden illness. She was born 4/21/35 at Wiley City, WA, the daughter of Gilbert and Annie Napyer Smartlowit. She was raised in childhood by her Ulla Hanumpt. She attended school at White Swan, WA. Her livelihood included agriculture work, industrial sewing, County extension as...
Anita Littrell
Oct 28, 2024
Anita Littrel, my wife, the love of my life, my best friend, has gone to be with the Lord. She was loving, kind, devoted and generous. She always put others first, she was everything good. Our family and everyone who had the privilege to know her will miss her. She is survived by many wonderful people who loved her greatly....
Dan Hall
Oct 28, 2024
Dan J. Hall, 77, of Yakima, WA., died on Oct. 28, 2024 with his family by his side. Mr. Hall was born on June 13, 1947 in Sunnyside, WA. When an obituary is available, it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory.
Phillip Hill
Oct 26, 2024
Phillip Tyrone Hill, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on October 26th, 2024, at the age of 46. Phillip was born on September 24th, 1978. He spent his life surrounded by the things he loved most: family, friends, and sports. A passionate athlete, Phillip had a deep love for running and basketball, often found on the court...
David Prescott
Oct 26, 2024
David Ray Prescott passed away on October 26, 2024, in Yakima, WA. David was born on October 19, 1950, to parents ImaJean Smith Prescott and Donald "Skeeter" Prescott in Sunnyside, WA. David met his life partner, Bev Krisiak in 2000. They made the commitment of joining their two lives together on May 18, 2002. David and Bev enjoyed many years...
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