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Michael Roman
Sep 22, 2022
Our Heavenly Father took an extraordinary person home. Michael A. Roman, Sr., who all lovingly knew as Mike and Spider, was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mike gained his wings on Thursday, September 22, 2022. His smile and laughter spread miles throughout our community, homes, and our hearts. Mike was born August 8, 1963, in Sunnyside,...
Charles Copeland
Sep 19, 2022
Charles (Chuck) Reed Copeland Jr. Charles Reed Copeland Jr., 89, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Chuck was blessed with a daughter, son and seven grandchildren during his lifetime. Papa, as he was called by his grandchildren, spent many hours watching Michael, Noah and Luke's soccer, baseball and basketball games. This brought him great...
Marvell Yallup
Sep 16, 2022
Marvell ShaRee Yallup, was born February 08, 2005. Marvell tragically left us on September 16, 2022. She loved watching netflix her favorite show was Grey's Anatomy. She also loved taking pictures, going for cruises and listening to music. Her favorite music artist was MC Magic. Marvell loved napping a lot. She currently was a senior at Pace High School in...
Norma Reyes
Sep 16, 2022
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Cielo Carrillo
Sep 16, 2022
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Carlos Casillas
Sep 15, 2022
Carlos Trinidad Casillas, age 68, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2022. He was born on January 15, 1954, in Ysleta, Texas. Carlos is preceded in death by his father Jose Trinidad Casillas, his mother Josefa Lopez Casillas, three (3) brothers Miguel Casillas, William Casillas, Frank Casillas and one (1) sister Teresa Oropeza. He is survived by...
Billy Walker
Sep 13, 2022
Billy Joe Walker May 11th 1931-Sep 13th 2022 Joe Walker was born May 11, 1931 in Lincoln Missouri. He served in the navy for 4 years. He met and married his beloved wife Faye of 71yrs in Georgia. Where they moved to Toppenish and lived most of his life. He worked for WSDOT as an Engineer for 30 years. He...
Ray Kluever
Sep 10, 2022
Ray Duane Kluever of Richland, WA passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born to Otto and Ottilie (Tillie) Kluever on July 1, 1934 on the family farm in Grand Rapids, ND. He attended a one-room schoolhouse and began working full-time at 16, first moving buildings, and later in construction until being drafted into the U.S. Army,...
Patricia Hensley
Sep 9, 2022
Patricia Ann Badgley Hensley Pat passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 9th after a short illness. She was 89 years old. She leaves behind two daughters; Suzann (Paul) and Cheri (Mike), four grandchildren; Matt Demianew, Cate Moss, Casey Kerr and Kelly Kerr as well as five great-grandchildren. She also leaves her special friend of many years, John Clark....
Bill Lee
Sep 7, 2022
Bill Lee, 86, died September 7, 2022. He was born June 28, 1936 in Wardner, ID to Roy & Dora Lee. He spent his youth in Idaho, Alaska, and Washington culminating with his graduation from Yakima High School in 1955. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army spending three years stationed in Germany. Upon returning to Yakima, Bill began...
Gary Broetje
Sep 5, 2022
Gary M. Broetje passed away September 5, 2022. Gary was born March 17, 1950, in Yakima, Washington, to Elden and Leona Broetje. Gary was a member of Yakima Evangelical Church while growing up, attended Summitview Elementary and graduated from West Valley High School. Gary was diagnosed with onset of early childhood diabetes; but thanks to the dedication of his mother,...
Catherine Szymanski
Sep 4, 2022
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Aurora Guerrero
Sep 4, 2022
Our beloved Aurora Guerrero was received with open arms by our Savior on September 4, 2022 after a short and courageous battle with heart complications at the age of 78. Aurora was born November 27, 1943 in Nayarit, Mexico and migrated to the Lower Valley where she would make Sunnyside her home for the remaining of her life. She worked...
Conrado Gonzalez
Sep 4, 2022
Heaven gained a special angel when Conrado Gonzalez 62, sadly passed Aug 31, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born October 18, 1959, in Lubbock Texas to Jose Gonzalez and Juanita Torres Gonzalez he eventually moved and spent most of his life in Sunnyside. Conrad enjoyed family, dancing, fishing, and playing drums. He met his loving wife Irma in 1979 and...
Donald Ruttan
Sep 3, 2022
Donald “Don” Joseph Ruttan, 89, of Othello, passed away September 3 at the Othello Community Hospital. Don was born December 22, 1932, to Garrett Joseph and Beryl Malinda (Posey) Ruttan at home in Elgin, Oregon on a cold, snowy day. His dad took the sleigh to pick up the doctor and bring him back to their home. Don spent most...
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