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Guillermo Nicacio

Guillermo Nicacio

May 21, 2024

Guillermo Nicacio, 86, of Wapato, WA, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024. Guillermo was born on Nov 2, 1937 in Eagle Pass. He graduated from Mabton High School in 1958. His journey as a social justice advocate began early in life, inspired by the struggles of his own family. Guillermo was known for organizing labor movements, negotiating fair wages,...

Gustavo Ovalle-Sanchez

Gustavo Ovalle-Sanchez

May 20, 2024

Gustavo Ovalle-Sanches, age 59, of Yakima, Washington, passed on May 20, 2024, at his home with beloved family by his side. He was born on January 24, 1965, in Tijuana Baja California, Mexico. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences.

Lawrence Christianson

Lawrence Christianson

May 20, 2024

Lawrence Christianson, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 surrounded by family on May 20, 2024. Lawrence was born on February 2, 1930, in Yakima, Washington to Carl A. Christianson and Laurie Dureau. He was the youngest of two sons. He grew up in Union Gap and graduated from Yakima High School. Shortly after graduation he began his career...

Shana Williams

Shana Williams

May 19, 2024

Shana Marie Williams, 27, of Toppenish, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2024. She was born October 27, 1996 in Yakima, Washington to Paula Blodgett and Carnegie Williams. She was the baby daughter/baby sister in her family. She leaves a void that can never be filled. Shana was educated in Toppenish, beginning in Head Start where she was a recognized...

Theresa Garcia

Theresa Garcia

May 17, 2024

Theresa Urrutia Garcia of Outlook passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2024. She was 94 years old. Theresa’s greatest joy in life was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was sweet, kind and always had a smile on her face. She was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Martindale, Texas, to Benita and Macedonio...

Sterling Martinez

Sterling Martinez

May 16, 2024

Sterling Martinez passed away May 16th, 2024. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington

Anissa Martinez

Anissa Martinez

May 16, 2024

Anissa Martinez passed away May 16th, 2024 in Toppenish Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima Washington

Matilde Garza

Matilde Garza

May 14, 2024

Matilde Garza (Mati) was born in Yakima Washington September 10th, 1970. She passed away on May 14th 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Wapato Washington. Mati graduated from Toppenish High School in 1989. She married the love of her life Andy Garza on April 25th 1991. Mati loved being in the kitchen baking and cooking, especially...

Linda Fabela

Linda Fabela

May 13, 2024

Linda Fabela passed away May 13th, 2024 in Seattle Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato Washington

Kenneth Jackson

Kenneth Jackson

May 9, 2024

What has more lives than a cat? I don’t know! A frog! They croak every night. Musician-Singer-Artist-Latter Day Saint-Designer-Machinist-Engineer-R U Kidding Radio Host-Inventor-Bing Crosby Expert-Hudson Collector-Car Enthusiast-Baseball Player-Coach-Entrepreneur-Gardner-Iris Master-Showman-Writer-ComedianStoryteller-Dad Jokes-Antique Collector-Son-Brother-Life Long Friend-Uncle-HusbandLoving Father-Playful Grandparent- Patient Great Grandfather Ken’s wife of 72 years, Joan M. Carl Jackson, preceded him in death on January 20, 2024. He is survived by three...

John Zuvela

John Zuvela

May 8, 2024

John Zuvela passed away May 8th, 2024 in Toppenish Washington. This brief notice is provided for family and friends to leave memories and condolences. When the obituary is prepared it will be posted here. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima Washington

Consuelo Becho

Consuelo Becho

May 7, 2024

Consuelo “Connie” Becho went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. After a four-year battle with cancer, which she fought with such courage, strength, and tenacity, she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, with her husband by her side. She was 81 years old. Connie was born on November 13, 1942, in...

Nellie Eyle

Nellie Eyle

May 5, 2024

Nellie Marie Eyle "Mi'Toots" DOB November 11, 1991 Yakima Washington Creator welcomed her home with open arms on May 5th, 2024. Nellie Marie Eylewas raised in Wapato Washington on the Eyle hill. She worked in Toppenish Wa, at Indian Health Services as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Sumners, however , her favorite job is being a mom to her 4...

Jose Salinas

Jose Salinas

Apr 30, 2024

Jose C. Salinas (Chon) of 97 years of Sunnyside passed away on April 30, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born Dec. 8, 1926 in Donna, Texas. Jose meet the love of his life Jennie Garcia and they married July 25, 1962, they had 4 children. Jose is survived by 2 daughters Seleta & Martin Navarro, Viviana Perez...

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