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David Stalcup

David Stalcup

Dec 12, 2022

TOPPENISH - David "Davey" Lawrence Stalcup passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Yakima, WA. David was born on May 22, 1980 in Yakima, WA to David Stalcup and Myrna (Howell) Washines. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and grew up with his family in the Toppenish/Wapato area. Davey graduated from Toppenish Senior High School in...

Salvador Padilla

Salvador Padilla

Dec 12, 2022

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our father Salvador Padilla at the age of 96 on December 12, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1926, in Ayo El Chico, Jalisco, Mexico. He later moved with his family to Texas, and then in 1946 to the Outlook area of Washington State. He served in Korea as a...

Erma Wallawine

Erma Wallawine

Dec 12, 2022

Erma May Wallawine, 89, died Monday December 12th 2022 at KVH Hospital. She was born April 4th 1933 in Wichita, Kansas. The daughter of Louis SR. & Alma (Hand) Krebs. She moved to Washington State at the age of 14. She lived her teen-age years in Granger & Sunnyside where she was crowned Miss Granger. She Graduated from Granger, WA....

Minnie Mclaren

Minnie Mclaren

Dec 8, 2022

Obituary - Minnie Marie (Holmes) McLaren Minnie "Babe" McLaren was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 101 years of life. She passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 8, 2022 Minnie was born on November 18,1921 to Perry Holmes and Lydia Lena Schulz in Longdale Oklahoma. She had one brother and one sister, who both...

Anna Canseco

Anna Canseco

Dec 7, 2022

Anna M Canseco, 25 yrs., died unexpected December 7, 2022, at Sunnyside Hospital. Anna was born in Toppenish Hospital March 27, 1997 Anna M Canseco attended Granger High School and YVC. Preceded, by Grandma Paula Canseco and Grandpa Silvestre Franco Canseco She survived by her two children Marco J Canseco, Avianna De La Mora, Father Juan Carlos Canseco Mother Maria...

Barbara White

Barbara White

Dec 7, 2022

Barbara A. White Born September 17, 1955 to Calvin L White and Camella (Millie) Bellinger and raised also by Ernest L Bellinger left us December 7, 2022. Barbara love to play bingo and her special night was her Friday game nights with her sister Stephanie and Debbie. Barb’s younger years was playing bingo, bowling, and family gatherings finished her education...

Laretta Smiscon

Laretta Smiscon

Dec 5, 2022

Laretta Mae Smiscon “Ta’Malush” resident of White Swan, WA was a strong-hearted, caring and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022, at the Cottage in the Meadow, Yakima, WA after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. True to her character, she never gave up hope; but knew that if that...

Sharon Kettleson

Sharon Kettleson

Dec 4, 2022

Sharon Rose Kettleson passed away at the age of 85 on December 4, 2022 at Willow Springs Care in Yakima. Sharon was born January 21, 1937 to Uel Gordon (Pete) Sparks and Etta Ellen (Perkins) Sparks in Putnam Co. Missouri. The family moved to Yakima in the mid-1940s to work in the fruit industry. Sharon married James G Merritt Sr....

Ricky Thompson

Ricky Thompson

Dec 3, 2022

Ricky Alvin Thompson Sept. 7, 1951 - Dec. 3, 2022 Ricky Alvin Thompson was born to James and Dorthy Thompson in Yakima, Washington on September 7th, 1951. He was the youngest of six brothers and four sisters. He worked for Biose Cascade for 25+ years. Ricky was a stubborn yet loyal man. He loved watching horse races, drinking milkshakes, winning...

Jeanne Dyke

Jeanne Dyke

Dec 2, 2022

Our beautiful, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was met at Heavens gate on December 2nd, 2022 by many loved ones. Jeanne (Duey, Cloud) Dyke was born on January 16th, 1931 in Rattler, Texas. A town that no longer exists. Jeanne left everyone she met with a smile on her face, she was definitely a vibrant RAINBOW. On December 16th, 2022...

Maria Vela

Maria Vela

Dec 1, 2022

On December 1, 2022, our blessed mother, Maria Pruneda Vela, was called to her home in heaven, reunited with her soulmate, Nicolas Vela, who passed away in February of 2012. She was surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren at the time of her death. Maria was born on February 14,1934 in Kingsville, Texas. She was the eldest daughter of...

Jessie Moody

Jessie Moody

Dec 1, 2022

Jessie Faye Moody, age 94, of Sunnyside, WA passed peacefully on December 1, 2022 at Fairway View Senior Residence in Ortonville, Minnesota. Jessie was born on May 5, 1928 in Calico Rock, Arkansas to Houston & Albie Galloway. She had two sisters: Ruby Edna Richardson and Ethel Mae Metheny. Jessie met Carl Moody in Calico Rock, Arkansas and was soon...

Mavis Willson

Mavis Willson

Dec 1, 2022

Mavis (Jones) Willson was born at home near Bismarck, ND on April 20, 1930, to Roy and Marjorie Jones. She passed away at home on December 1, 2022 at the age of 92. The family moved to the Yakima Valley when she was 8 and there were many fond childhood memories of growing up with her brothers and sisters in...

Frank Sanchez

Frank Sanchez

Dec 1, 2022

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Frank M. Sanchez. On December 1, 2022 Frank left this life to join his love, Irma. Frank was born April 17th, 1941 to Juan and Paula Sanchez in Eagle Pass, Texas. Family was always important to him. At a young age Frank worked to help support his mom, brothers and sisters....

Isabel Fernandez

Isabel Fernandez

Nov 29, 2022

Isabel O. Fernandez passed away on November 29, 2022. She was born on July 9, 1937, in Weslaco, Texas to Genaro and Natalia (Ramirez) Olivarez. When Isabel turned 8 years old, she moved with her family to Sunnyside, WA where she would spend the remainder of her life. As she grew older fate would introduce her to the love of...

Emma O'Neal

Emma O'Neal

Nov 24, 2022

Emma Lue O’Neal Emma Lue O’Neal went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 24, 2022 Emma was born on July 31, 1935 to Lloyd and Cleo (Dotson) Perdue. She was the oldest of 6 girls. She married the love of her life Dean O’Neal on Aug 27, 1955. They had 2 children. She was proceeded in...

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