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Rosemary Patten

Rosemary Patten

Jun 16, 2023

Rosemary Irene Patten was born in Graceville, Minnesota, daughter of Carl and Lenore Fasching, Her father was a journalist, writing for and publishing local newspapers in western Minnesota, her mother a nurse. Rosemary and her siblings, Jerome, Rollie, and Joann enjoyed a simple and peaceful childhood with loving parents. She met Gordon Elmer Patten and decided to take the plunge,...

Kristopher Nalley

Kristopher Nalley

Jun 14, 2023

Kris Nalley passed away on June 14, 2023 in Yakima, WA. He was born to Robin and Ray Nalley in Yakima, WA on August 21 1981. Kris is survived by his sisters Bobbie Jo, Brianna, Makayla, Josie, Faith, and Charity. As well as his brother Michael. He was blessed with three children Justyne, Carolyn, and little Chris. And two grandchildren...

Sandra Rodriguez

Sandra Rodriguez

Jun 13, 2023

Sandra Rodriguez passed away peacefully at her home in Sunnyside, Washington on June 13, 2023. She was born to Jose and Mary Cardenas in Toppenish, Washington on June 5,1960 Sandy is survived by her Mother Mary Helen Cardenas as well as her two brothers, Joe and David and three sisters, Syl, Sally and Yolanda. Sandy also has four children, Rachel...

Richard Bishop

Richard Bishop

Jun 11, 2023

Richard Todd Bishop (Rick) was born on December 14, 1962 and passed away suddenly on June 11th, 2023. He is now with the Lord he believed in. Rick was born in The Dalles, OR to Richard L. Bishop and Faye (Thompson) Bishop. He was the 2nd youngest of five children. In 1973, the family moved to Yakima where he attended...

Patricia Healy

Patricia Healy

Jun 11, 2023

Patricia Healy passed away peacefully June 11th, 2023 on her 61st birthday. She was born Patricia Kay Mailloux on June 11th, 1962 in Yakima, WA to Joseph Mailloux and Bonita Ruyle. Patricia graduated from A.C. Davis High School where she sang in the choir. As a young adult she was a bell ringer for Salvation Army. She also cleaned house...

Rebecca Garcia

Rebecca Garcia

Jun 9, 2023

REBECCA (BECKY) HEEBSH (GARCIA) 12-1-1962 - 6-9-2023 Rebecca L. Heebsh Garcia of Yakima, Washington passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by son, Rodney Nagellino (Vanessa); daughter, Meriah Ceja (Tony); 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Therese Fern (Don), Greg, Joan Fitch-Adas (Dr. Mohammad), Peggy Grzechowiak (Paul), Julie Cole (David). She was...

Kenneth Gustafson

Kenneth Gustafson

Jun 9, 2023

Ken Gustafson was famously known as The Picture Man. For over 50 years, he took pictures of students, teachers, principals, sport teams, weddings, reunions, and family events. Likely he took your picture, positioning you just right, making you laugh with silly jokes, causing you to smile, creating lasting memories. Ken’s legacy lives on in these photos preserved in homes across...

Leon Toop

Leon Toop

Jun 7, 2023

Leon Matthew Toop 54, passed away on June 7th at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima WA. Leon was born to Ernie and Marlyce (Rowland) Toop on January 24, 1969 at Fort Lewis WA. Leon's father was in the United States Air Force so the family was constantly moving place to place. Leon's education began at Travis Airforce Base, CA....

Ronald Baclig

Ronald Baclig

Jun 7, 2023

Ronald (Ron) Baclig Oct 14, 1942 – June 7, 2023 Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend passed away peacefully in his sleep. Ron attended school in Wapato. He was a Sharp Shooter in the US Army and was honorably discharged due to a medical condition. Ron was a man of many traits; he worked in the Alaskan fish industry, orchards...

Emmi Toop

Emmi Toop

Jun 6, 2023

Obituary of Emmi Toop On the morning of June 6, 2023, Emmi Else Toop (née Himpel), beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed from this life to the next to be with her Lord and Savior. Mom was born January 31, 1928 in the family home on Rammelsberger Straβe in Goslar, a 1,110-year old town in Germany. She grew up during...

Doris Jahner

Doris Jahner

Jun 5, 2023

Doris L (Anderson) Jahner, passed away on June 5, 2023 in Yakima, WA. Doris was born in Yakima, WA on November 25,1934 to Mark and Frances Anderson, and had a twin sister, Dolores. She grew up in Yakima, where she worked at the family grocery store, Anderson Grocery, on Lincoln Ave. Doris worked in the store where she met her...

Wayne Mesplie

Wayne Mesplie

Jun 5, 2023

Wayne “Butch” Lee Mesplie 77 of Wapato passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children by his side. He was born April 6, 1946, in Nespelem, WA to Eddie & Vera Mesplie. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation Tribe. He attended and graduated in the Class of 1964 from Wapato High School. He then...

Steven Dolan

Steven Dolan

Jun 2, 2023

Steven Dolan, age 70, passed away on June 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Steven Trent Dolan was born on January 5th, 1953 in Yakima to Robert and Lois (Richmond) Dolan. He was the 3rd of 8 children born to the couple. He spent his childhood and teen years with his family in the Yakima area. In...

Kathleen Gunvaldson

Kathleen Gunvaldson

May 29, 2023

Kathleen Margaret Gunvaldson In the morning hours of May 29th, Kathleen Margaret Gunvaldson, age 78, stepped into eternity where she was one with Christ. As Jesus welcomed her in and ushered her back into the arms of the ones who went before her, we can only imagine the reunion that commenced. There is no doubt she was swept into the...

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