Vernon Deknikker
Aug 27, 2022
On August 27th 2022, Vernon R. De Knikker, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather passed away from his long battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. He was born and raised in rural South Dakota before joining the Navy and moving to California with his wife and high school sweetheart Vickie. They eventually settled in Washington state to raise...
Thomas George
Aug 20, 2022
Thomas “Tex” George Jr. “Saswall” DOB: 10/23/1947 DOD: 08/20/2022 This is to one and all. My name is the white man world is Thomas Tex George Jr. And in the native Lord of Ours. It is Saswall. Saswall was my fathers name. Given to him by his grandmother. His grandmother raised him the lands of the Wanapum up by Priest...
June Williams
Aug 18, 2022
June “Mamatacha” Williams born February 19, 1939 to Martin Lee and Elizabeth George passed away 8/18/22 peacefully at her home in White Swan, WA. She is survived by her brothers Wendell, Lee and George and sister Mable. Her children Ted (Alberta), Don, Jeannette, Deanna, Rod, Nathaniel & Patricia. Her abundance of love for her 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandbabies and...
Errol Andy
Aug 15, 2022
Errol Andy JR “Iksiks Winch” Errol “Jay-R” Andy Jr met with the Creator on August 15, 2022 while at Yakima Memorial Hospital. JR was born March 30, 1979 to Earl Andy Sr. and Donna Henry. JR was the baby of his three other brothers, Alden, Arthur, and Austin. JR loved to follow his brothers around and always carried his teddy...
Jim Mills
Aug 15, 2022
James "Jim" Leroy Mills passed away peacefully at Cottage in the Meadow on Aug. 15, 2022 in the loving arms of his devoted wife, Dot. He will be remembered by his friends and family as an extraordinarily kind, loving, and honorable man. We will miss you, Papa Mills. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life and luncheon...
Janice Case
Aug 14, 2022
On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Janice Case passed away with family by her side, including her husband of nearly 60 years, James Case. Janice was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 15, 1944 to Johnnie and Vera Robbins. Early in life, she moved with her parents to Pasco, growing up there with her younger brother Gary. She graduated from Pasco...
Joe Hernandez
Aug 13, 2022
Joe Hernandez, beloved father, husband, family member and homie went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 13, 2022 in Yakima, WA. Joe was born on June 30, 1976 in Yakima, WA., however, Joe spent most of his life in Wapato, WA. Joe was always dedicated to his family. He enjoyed being around family, spending time around the...
Lois Coate
Aug 11, 2022
Mrs. Lois Coate will have a Private Burial with her immediate family. Thank you for your understanding.
Darrell King
Aug 11, 2022
Darrell Ross King passed away early Thursday morning at home with his family at his side after a 3-year long battle with various health issues. He was 72, a month short of 73. Darrell was born in Harrison Arkansas September 18th, 1949, to Roland and Hettie King. As a young child Darrell’s family moved to Cowiche, WA in search of...
Norma Benzel
Aug 10, 2022
Norma “Jean” Benzel, 93, died surrounded by her family on August 10, 2022, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was the fifth of ten children born to Luther and Loy Montgomery on October 26, 1928. Raised on a farm on Greasy Creek near Weleetka, OK, during the Great Depression, she worked along side her parents and siblings raising cotton, watermelons...
Barbara Maine
Aug 9, 2022
Barbara Marie Maine of Yakima, age 92, passed from us on August 9, 2022 in Yakima, WA. She was born March 6, 1930, in Yakima, the daughter of Roy and Eva (Henle) Dorsett. She grew up in White Swan, WA until her father’s passing. In 1946, the family moved to Yakima, where she graduated from St. Joseph Academy in June...
