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David Murray
Aug 31, 2023
David D. Murray (75) went to meet Jesus on August 31, 2023. Dave passed away at home in the arms of his loving wife, Betty Jo, alongside family and friends, after a courageous 13-month battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Dave was born in Pasco, WA to Austin J. Murray and Ramona A. (Nielsen) Murray on July 15, 1948. In...

Scott Fisher
Aug 30, 2023
Scott Lee Fisher was born in Lebanon Oregon on Saturday, March 9,1957 He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Scott grew up in Toppenish WA with his mother Marilyn, brother Mike, and sisters Cathy and Kristi. He was a truck driver for many years and was a regular volunteer at the Mabton Food...
Terry Zapien
Aug 29, 2023
Terry Manuel Zapien, was born on May 17,1982, In Yakima, Wa, to Ray and Colleen Zapien. Terry passed away August 29, 2023, at 41 years old, he was surrounded by family and friends. Terry grew up in Zillah, WA, attended and graduated from Zillah High School. He was an exceptional athlete, where he excelled in wrestling and was Washington State...
Daniel Gutierrez
Aug 25, 2023
Daniel, "Big Dan" , Dan, Uncle Danny Gutierrez was born in Toppenish, WA March 26, 1964. He was the middle child in a family of five. The eldest siblings Tomm & Delores, younger sisters Denise & Doreen. Danny was a Wapato High School graduate, class of 82. He loved the fact that he was born and bred on his beloved...
John Garman
Aug 25, 2023
John Nicholas Garman, was born on July 18,1936, in Toppenish Washington, to Nick and Lydia Garman. John passed away in Toppenish Washington on August 25,2023. John was the fourth of five children. He loved his brother and sisters very much, a bond that remained intact as they all grew older. John grew up in Zillah, Washington. He attended school there...
Nickolas Maccalla
Aug 24, 2023
Nickolas Quentin MacCalla, 45, passed away unexpectedly August 24, 2023, at his home. Nick was born in Yakima, WA on August 16, 1978, at Yakima Memorial Hospital. He was raised in Selah, WA by his mother, Kristeen K. Greif and stepfather Clayton H. Cannon Jr. He graduated from Selah High School in 1996. Nick met the love of his life,...
Douglas Jensen
Aug 23, 2023
Douglas Lee Jensen, age 62, passed away on August 23, 2023 in Union Gap, Washington after a long illness. Doug was born February 28, 1961 in Yakima, Washington. He was a graduate of Toppenish High School, and Washington State University. He spent his life working in agriculture. Doug is survived by his children, Cody, Tyler, and Grayson Jensen and stepdaughter,...
Candelario Galindo
Aug 23, 2023
Candelario “Gónzalo” Galindo It is with a heavy heart and great sense of sadness that we announce the passing of our Apa Candelario “Gonzalo” Galindo on August 23, 2023. Candelario “Gonzalo” Galindo was born February 2nd 1951 to Florentino Galindo and Ofelia Moreno de Galindo, en Durango, Durango Mexico. he attended school up until the 2nd grade and at the...
James Wallace
Aug 23, 2023
James A. Wallace, 61, passed away August 23, 2023 at MultiCare Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA. James was born May 5, 1962 in Spokane, Washington to Barbara Wallace. He grew up in the Valley and loved the outdoors. James was one of God's Special Angels and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet him.
Travis Frank
Aug 22, 2023
Travis Frank, 27 years old, from Wapato Washington, went to join our Creator in Madras, Oregon on August 22,2023. Born January 30,1996, Son of Nikki Bill Holguin, Arthur Holguin II and Jack Frank Jr. Travis Attended school locally on the Yakama Reservation and most recently was a student at Central Oregon Community College. Travis leaves behind his two children, daughter...

David Rabbie
Aug 21, 2023
David was born in Tacoma, Washington grew up in Orting, Washington. He joined the marine corps just out of school and was deployed to Korea with the suicide Charley Battalion. After returning, he married the love of his life, Ede. They enjoyed their life together for over 50 years. Dave loved his dogs (some such as: Mr.Pibbs, Rip, Lady, Stormie...
Jaime Guzman
Aug 20, 2023
Jaime Daniel Guzman, 66 passed away August 20, 2023, at Garden Village in Yakima, WA. Jamie battled health matters most of his life; nonetheless he did so with great resilience. Jamie passed away in the arms of loved ones and surrounded by family. Jaime was born April 14th, 1957, to Tomas and Maria Guzman in Woodburn, OR. He spent his...
Peggy Vandyke
Aug 18, 2023
Peggy Van Dyke passed away August 18, 2023, with her family at her side. Peggy was born October 1, 1954, in Pasco Washington to Ray Herman Mewes and Joeleen Blankenship Mewes. She was raised in Kennewick, Washington along with her older brother Jeffery and younger brother Bradley. Peggy received her education in the Kennewick School District, graduating in 1973. She...
Anita Lewis
Aug 17, 2023
Anita Sampson Lewis, 88 We’lul choo Born August 29, 1934 in Satus, WA and passed August 17, 2023 in Yakima, WA Her parents were the late Charles Yumpquitat Sampson and Bessie Iula Pachpe Sampson. She raised in the mountains of timber at a young age by her paternal grandparents Thomas Yumpquitat Sampson and Asmak’t Millie Beavert Sampsom. Anita was sent...
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