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Priscilla Williams
Nov 20, 2023
Priscilla Irene Williams, 41, of Yakima passed away on November 20, 2023. Surrounded by her loved ones at Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her siblings Bobby Holmes, Kevin James (Deidre Maldonado), Nieces Tamara James, Ariana Huizar Howard, Alexis Huizar Howard. Nephews Alex James, Silaz James, Angel Huizar Howard & Elijah James. Williams, James, Reyes Strong, Howard, Martinez Sanchez Families...
Josephine Paz
Nov 20, 2023
Our beautiful mother suddenly and unexpectedly lost her life through an outbreak of pneumonia on November 20, 2023. We will greatly miss her presence in all of our lives. Josephine Paz was born January 16, 1935 tp Angel Larez Sr. and Francisca Larez in Worland, Wyoming. Her family moved from Wyoming to the state of Washington and settled in the...
John Bradford
Nov 17, 2023
John C Bradford was born March 16, 1942, in the town of Piggot, Arkansas. He was raised in the Yakima Valley by his parents, Mildred and Monroe Bradford. After graduating from Zillah High School, John joined the United States Airforce, where he was trained as an instrument tech for various aircraft. He married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Schooley, on...
Ilene Lansden
Nov 16, 2023
Ida Ilene Lansden (Graham), 73, of Tieton, Washington, died on November 16, 2023, in Yakima, Washington. Ilene was born on October 12, 1950, in Yakima, Washington to Russell and Tillie Graham. Ilene always enjoyed spending time with her family. But her most favorite time of year was during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas when her whole family would gather to celebrate...
Larry White
Nov 14, 2023
Larry White born on May 28, 1941 passed away on November 13, 2023. Larry had four brothers and three sisters Roy White, Bill White, Annette Saunders, Jim White, Dee Leedy, Lonnie White and Tammy McDaniel. Larry served in the Marie Corp for four years when he was honorably dischaged and moved to Washington, D.C., where he met his wife Pat...
Debbie Jaime
Nov 14, 2023
Debbie Jaime took her last breath surrounded by the love of her family at Yakima Memorial Hospital November 14th, 2023. Debbie was a determined and feisty woman who was strong in mind, heart, and soul and she shared her strength and knowledge with those around her. She was small but she was mighty. Her family and friends will forever remember...
Tola Day
Nov 11, 2023
Tola Rae Day was born in Highmore, South Dakota, May 24, 1936. She went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11, 2023, at her home in the Wenas Valley. Tola was blessed to be raised in Sunnyside, WA, by Ray and Leta (Hohenshelt) Harris, her brother Gary Harris, along with their loving extended Hohenshelt-Harris families. As a...
Vicki Casseseka
Nov 11, 2023
Vicki Nickole Casseseka (Twixt) Vicki was born on February 19, 1959 to Willard and Catherine (Goudy) Arquete in Toppenish, WA. Her Indian name was Twixt. She passed away November 11, 2023 batling multple illnesses. She attended both White Swan and Chemawa Indian School. She held job positions as an Emergency Medical Technician (White Swan Ambulance), a Phlebotomist (I.H.S.), and Receptionist...
Clyde Shippentower
Nov 8, 2023
Clyde Shippentower Su'su Date of Birth: October 4, 1980 Toppenish, WA Date of Death: November 8, 2023 Wapato WA Enrolled member of Yakama Nation. Mother: Elsie Theda Shippentower Educational Highlights: Attended Wapato School and transferred to Yakama Nation Tribal Jr./Sr. High 7th - 12 grade. Clyde enjoyed cross country, basketball, chess club, and track. Clyde traveled his pow wow trail...
Ruben Villarreal
Nov 8, 2023
Ruben Villarrreal Sr. was born in San Antonio, Texas 1937. He was raised by his grandparents by the Rio Grande River. He joined the Army in 1956 and was stationed at Fort Lewis Base Camp in Tacoma, Washington. It was there that he met his future wife Betty Jean Whitefoot in Tacoma. They were married two months later at the...
Marian Newhouse
Nov 7, 2023
Marian Laurel Newhouse passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 7th, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born July 19, 1927, in Idaho to John and Laverne Linderman. She was one of three siblings. Marian’s family moved to Sunnyside when Marian was a baby. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Sunnyside schools, graduating...
Troy Voyles
Nov 6, 2023
Troy Don Voyles was born June 30th, 1938 in Hood River, OR, and shortly after, the family moved to McLean, TX where he and his brother Kelly were raised. The family moved back to Hood River in 1958 and a few years later, he got a job with the Petrolane Propane company and ended up working there for over 30...
Beverly Gabbard
Nov 5, 2023
Bev Gabbard, 88, passed away on November 5th, 2023, at Cottage in the Meadow. She was born June 24th, 1935, in Yakima WA. to Archie and Ethel Hill. Mom attended Yakima Schools and graduated from Yakima High in 1953. She was able to attend her 70th class reunion this year. And also, a great grandsons wedding! Mom belonged to several...
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