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John Garman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Randy Cochran

Randy Cochran

Aug 17, 2023

Randy Lovoy Cochran December 14, 1958- August 17, 2023 Randy Lovoy Cochran loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Thursday August 17, 2023 in his Mabton home. He enjoyed working, often referring to it as playing outside, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Sherry. He is survived by his mother Bev Callahan,...

Larise Sohappy

Larise Sohappy

Aug 17, 2023

Larise Sohappy age 39 passed on August 17, 2023 at her home in Wapato, WA Born December 21, 1983 to Chester Rodriquez and Julie Sohappy Larise, graduated from Wapato High School. Portland Community College and Haskell Indian Nations University. Certified Peer Wellness specialist, Peer Health Navigator, On-Call Advocate at Transition Projects, Inc. And quality Assurance at Sun Rype Weed Tech...

Fred Blodgett

Fred Blodgett

Aug 16, 2023

Fred E. Blodgett, Lokout, an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, 73, passed away unexpectedly on August 16th. Fred was born August 29, 1949 to Fred Blodgett and Bertha Nash in Yakima, WA. Fred grew up in Wapato and White Swan, he attended and graduated from White Swan High School. After high school, Fred attended Haskell Indian Junior College. He...

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