Alex Sandoval
Jun 19, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alex Sandoval who was taken from us too soon on 06/19/2024 at the age of 48. He was born on 12/21/1975, in Toppenish, WA, to Juan M. Sandoval Jr. and Juanita Ursua- Sandoval. He was a resident of Yakima, WA and was a proud graduate of Wapato High School...
Rosalyn Degraaf
Jun 17, 2024
Rosalyn Mae DeGraaf was born in Ellensburg, WA on March 24, 1940 to E.M. and Alice Carver. The family moved to Yakima to live near her grandmother while her father served in WWII. This developed an ongoing close relationship with her grandma, and one she kept up until her grandmother passed away. After her father returned from the war, the...
Joseph Dotson
Jun 13, 2024
Joseph “J.D.” Dotson passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2024, with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side in La Grande, Oregon. JD grew up in Prairie Grove Arkansas on his family's farm. He left school at a young age and moved out west to help support the family. He worked with his father in various places around Washington...
Walter Pitney
Jun 11, 2024
Walter R. Pitney, age 86, passed on June 11, 2024, at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, with his beautiful family by his side. Mr. Pitney was born on June 7, 1938 , in Los Angeles, California. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. No services have been scheduled at this time. Valley Hills Funeral...
Carl Lewis
Jun 11, 2024
Carl Damon Lewis - Elit Palma - Kil-loush - aged 61, was born February 16, 1963 in Toppenish, WA. Passed June 11, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. He grew up in the Yakima Valley with his family. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. He met Christine Satanus Lewis and married her in Yakima in March 1981. They had...
Julie Bennett
Jun 10, 2024
Julie Lynne Bennett, aged 61, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Richland, WA. She was born in Long Beach, CA on May 31, 1963 to Gerald and Helen (Hooper) Bennett Julie was a passionate and loving individual, always there to lend a hand or a listening ear. Her kindness and generosity touched the lives of many, and she will...
Clementine Estrada
Jun 9, 2024
Clementine Gutierrez Estrada, 76, went to be with the Lord and past loved ones on June 9th, 2024. Clementine Estrada was born March 6th, 1948 in Wapato, Washington. She worked as a Mental Health Counselor in Goldendale for over 25 amazing years. Clementine enjoyed spending time with family, sewing and you could always count on seeing her cooking in the...
James Cloinger
Jun 8, 2024
James Alan Cloinger Born 16 July 1985, passed away on 8 June 2024 at the age of 38 in Yakima, Washington. James was adopted into his forever home when he was 7 years old. He is survived by his parents James & Donna Cloinger (Leslie, Arkansas), siblings Neathel Cloinger (Cottage Grove, Oregon), Jesse Cloinger (Happy Valley, Oregon), Jacob Cloinger (Warrenton,...
Edwin Payne
Jun 7, 2024
Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Edwin E. Payne, age 86, passed on June 7, 2024, at Chandler House with beautiful wife and family by his side. Mr. Payne was born on June 27, 1937, in Kaufman, Texas. Mr. Payne fought for the United States of America during the Vietnam campaign. Mr. Payne, we thank you for your service to the United...
Valerie Smartlowit
May 31, 2024
Valerie Joy Smartlowit Twot Nuk Mi Choosh Talaki (Good Medicine Water Lady) May 2, 1967 – May 31, 2024 Valerie Joy Smartlowit, 57, of Toppenish, passed away at her home on May 31, 2024, at 10:15 PM, surrounded by her family and friends. Valerie was born on May 2, 1967, in Toppenish, Washington, to Wilma Randall-Brown and Albert Brown. Valerie...
Encarnacion Coronado
May 29, 2024
A loving husband, father and grandfather. Tony was born to Encarnacion Sr. and Virginia Coronado on September 1, 1958, in Tempe, Arizona. In his young years the family moved and made Sunnyside their home. On October 22, 1977, he married his wife of 46 years Bonnie Coronado (Burks). Together they had 2 children Steve and Gina. Dad worked for Washington...
Kathleen Buck
May 26, 2024
Kathleen M. Buck, age 81, passed on May 26, 2024, in Union Gap, with her beloved family by her side. Mrs. Buck was born on September 26, 1942, in Mont Morris Township, Michigan. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Valley Hills...
Martha Schlenker
May 21, 2024
Martha Marie (Schelert) Schlenker (88) passed away May 21, 2024, in Toppenish, WA. She was born November 27, 1935, in Glasgow, MT to Albert and Lydia (Fauth) Schelert. She was the 8th of 14 children. She lived in Larslan, MT with her parents until they purchased a home in Glasgow. She attended school in Larslan and Glasgow, MT and Toppenish,...
