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Barbara (Minnie) DeBord

Barbara (Minnie) DeBord

May 6, 2026

Barbara (Minnie) DeBord (Kautzman); 102 yrs.old. Born: August 12, 1923 in Mandan, No. Dakota Passed away: May 6, 2026 in Yakima, Wa.

 Barbara was preceeded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, John J. DeBord; a daughter, Mary Janice Finley; a son, Robert J. DeBord; her parents Peter and Anna (Hatzenbihler) Kautzman; a sister, Katherine Kautzman and 4 brothers...

Luther (Lu) Abel

Luther (Lu) Abel

May 5, 2026

Luther “Lu” Abel was born June 23rd, 1941 to David and Dorothy (née Hofmann) in New York. He was joined some years later by younger brother Paul. A scientist and engineer from a young age, he attended Brooklyn Technical High School, and then went on to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earning his bachelor degree in 1962. His graduate education was briefly...

Malik James Saldana

Malik James Saldana

May 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Malik James Saldaña

February 2, 2026 – May 3, 2026

Malik James Saldaña, the beloved son of Malyah Saldaña, peacefully entered his eternal rest on May 3, 2026. During his three months with us, Malik brought immense joy and a powerful sense of hope to everyone who knew him.

Born on February 2, 2026, with Trisomy 13, Malik was...

Loren Barrientos

Loren Barrientos

May 1, 2026

Loren Barrientos, known to many as “Banger,” lived a life that was anything but ordinary, and he wouldn’t have had it any other way.

In his younger days, he was the life of the party, rocking his mullet and a personality you couldn’t miss. That energy never really left him. It simply grew into the kind of man everyone could count...

Julia Hunter

Julia Hunter

Apr 30, 2026

In loving memory, we honor the life of Julia Lynn Hunter, a beloved soul who touched the hearts of many. Julia was born on October 15, 1957, in the quaint town of Oregon City, Oregon. She departed from this world on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.Julia was the cherished daughter of Pauline and Willard...

Adrian Alejandro Luna Cisneros

Adrian Alejandro Luna Cisneros

Apr 28, 2026

Adrian Alejandro Luna Cisneros, age 24, passed away in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Adrian was an old soul—honest, deeply thoughtful, romantic, humble, and kindhearted. He carried himself with the heart of a gentleman, yet was strong and resilient when life required it. Artistic and creative, he moved through the world with a quiet passion and awareness that set him apart.

He had a...

Phil Emery

Phil Emery

Apr 28, 2026

Phillip Drann Emery (1979–2026)

Phillip Drann Emery, age 47, of Zillah, Washington, passed away on April 28, 2026 unexpectedly. His passing has left a profound void in the hearts of his family and the many lives he touched with his charismatic spirit.

Born in 1979 in Yakima, Phil grew up in Granger, and graduated from Compass High School in Grandview in 1998....

Diane L. Ortiz

Diane L. Ortiz

Apr 24, 2026

Diane Ortiz (Maltos), 87, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Diane was the baby sister of 10 siblings. She was born on August 26, 1938, in Edinburg, Texas, to Guadalupe Muñoz and Luis Maltos. In 1945, Diane moved with her family to Washington State, where she would build a life...

Michael Joseph Hunter

Michael Joseph Hunter

Apr 20, 2026

MICHAEL JOSEPH HUNTER

Michael Joseph Hunter was born April 12, 1951, in Yakima, Washington, to Harry E. and Margaret (Weston) Hunter. He passed away on April 20, 2026, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

Mike graduated from White Swan High School in 1969 and went on to attend Perry Technical Institute, where he earned a degree in appliance and refrigeration repair....

Andrew Thomas Durrett

Andrew Thomas Durrett

Apr 19, 2026

Andrew Thomas Durrett, 41, passed away on April 19, 2026.

He was born on August 6, 1984, a birth date he shared with his father, who preceded him in passing in 2019. A connection that was always meaningful, and now they are reunited.

In 2019, Andy married his wife, Jessica, beginning a marriage built on love, laughter, and deep companionship where they...

Anita Marie Roblero

Anita Marie Roblero

Apr 18, 2026

In loving memory of Anita Marie Robledo. 

Anita was born on February 4, 1962, in Barron, Wisconsin, to Lenard Lonson Allen and Anna Mae Allen. She was one of seven children, including her siblings: Colleen Ann Allen, who sadly passed away just hours after birth; Daniel Dale Allen; Susan Jane Allen; Richard Lewis Allen; Joey Lee Allen; and Juel Allen, who...

Keanan Justis Corpuz

Keanan Justis Corpuz

Apr 18, 2026

Keanan Justis “KJ” Corpuz

“Win-Ya”

06/25/1997-04/18/2026

Born in Yakima, WA

Keanan Justis Corpuz was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. He graduated from White Swan High School in 2015 and went on to work for the Yakama Nation Forest Development program. From a young age, he loved playing football and basketball, and for a time, he enjoyed pow-wow dancing along with attending medicine...

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