Michael Phelps
Jan 25, 2023
In the evening of January 25, 2023, Michael Scott Phelps, (Mike) went to join our Lord. Born May 1, 1944, he spent his entire life in the Yakima Valley, as a small orchardist, and also as a Washington State Patrol Dispatcher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Marion Phelps. Mike is survived by his wife of...
Jeffrey Philp
Jan 24, 2023
Jeffrey Jay Philp (Jeff) On January 24, 2023, Jeff went home with Jesus and in the loving arms of his recently passed Dad Dwayne. On February 21, 1978, we were blessed with a blond-haired blued baby boy the 5th child of a loving family, born to Sherry and Dwayne Philp. From the very beginning, Jeff had the kindest heart and...
Andrew Leyendekker
Jan 24, 2023
Andrew L. Leyendekker age 57 passed away peacefully in his home January 24th, 2023, surrounded by many people who cared for him. Andrew was born May 17th, 1965, in Dinuba, California, At Alta Hospital the youngest of 11 siblings. Andrew lived in Yakima after moving from Selah in 1991. Andrews family would like to thank everyone who has help care...
Roy Knoeb
Jan 24, 2023
Roy C. Knoeb Jr. “Flaco” Roy C. Knoeb Jr. was born March 26,1957 in Toppenish, WA to Roy and Enriqueta “Rita” (Castillo) Knoeb. On January 24th, 2023 in a tragic incident at Circle K in Yakima, WA, Roys life was taken unexpectedly. Roy was the youngest of his siblings and was the only boy and grew up with 6 sisters....
Alfredo Sanchez
Jan 22, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Alfredo Romero Sanchez. Alfredo was born on October 5, 1959 in Catarina, Jalisco, Mexico. Alfredo, also known to many as Freddy or Flaco, was a hardworking man who was willing to help out with any household projects. If you asked him for something, he would never say...
David Castillo
Jan 20, 2023
David John Castillo passed away on January 20, 2023. He was born to Rojelio and Lupe Castillo on March 7, 1957 in Toppenish, Washington. He loved working on wood and got his diploma in blueprint reading and also did some forest fire fighting. David is survived by his brothers Jesse (Vicky), Leo, Vidal (Brenda), Abel and James Castillo. Sisters Lucy...
Mary Espersen
Jan 19, 2023
Mary M. Espersen passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. Mary fought a battle with cancer for the past year. She was a warrior until the end. Mary was born in Seattle on December 21st, 1939 to Gunnar and Patricia Ostlund, and moved to Sunnyside in 1969 with her husband Gordon, where they raised their 4...
Pauline Washburn
Jan 17, 2023
Pauline Mae Washburn, daughter of Oriel Little and Lester Anderson, was born on May 23, 1939 in Kitsap, WA. She was called to heaven, surrounded by love, on January 17th, 2023 at the age of 83. Her three children Carol, William, and Debra were waiting in heaven to welcome her home. She is survived by her daughters Beth and Connie,...
Doris Elliott
Jan 16, 2023
Doris Jean (Heintzman) Elliott, Doris Jean Elliott died on January 16, 2023 at Cottage in the Meadow, with her family by her side. She had a courageous fight but after a long battle of complications from diabetes, she went peacefully to meet her maker. Doris was born to Bernard and Kathryn Heintzman in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She met her late...
Jon Anderson
Jan 15, 2023
Jon E. Anderson Uncle, Brother, Guapo, Friend Jon completed his earthly life on January 15, 2023 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1959 in Lewiston Idaho to Enos and Wynema Anderson. Jon, his mom, and sister Karen lived in Fort Hall Idaho so he could attend kindergarten while his father moved to Zillah for a...
Ralph Janshen
Jan 14, 2023
Ralph Earnest Janshen Jr was born on March 14, 1958 and passed on January 14th 2023 in Sunnyside WA. Ralph grew up in Selah, and spent his childhood working on his family's dairy farm. He went on to join the Army and then returned home, continuing to work in the farming industry. Ralph's caring spirit and generous heart could be...
Sharon Pottenger
Jan 11, 2023
Sharon Lea Pottenger YAKIMA - Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, Sharon Lea Pottenger went to be with her Lord and Savour, Jesus Christ, with her children at her side Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023. Sharon was born in Tacoma, WA. December 19, 1943. Sharon grew up in the Yakima Valley and attended Davis High School. Sharon met...
Joshua Brown
Jan 11, 2023
Joshua D. Brown went to be with his Lord and Savior January 11, 2023 (35 years of age). Joshua loved fishing. His dad taught him how to fish as a boy. He was always out on a lake or river year round. He had a good fishing buddy Jesse Downey. Josh loved hanging out with Family and Friends. Josh took...
Norman Crosswhite
Jan 7, 2023
Norm died in St. George, UT under the care of Dixie Hospice after arriving from Palm Springs, CA. Norm had been ill for a year and was looked after by his cousin Tam Croswhite. He and Judy enjoyed living in the RV and traveling the west. Most recently, his electric bike provided miles of fun. Norm graduated from Eisenhower High...
Katherine Oswalt
Jan 7, 2023
Katherine Oswalt was born on March 25, 1927 to John W. Shields and Mary Rosalie Hecker in Sunnyside Washington. She attended high school in White Swan Wa., after graduation she enrolled in Saint Elizabeth school of nursing in Yakima. After she completed her schooling in nursing, she was then employed at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. She met Wayne Oswalt when she...
