Obituaries

Jan 31, 2023

Bertha Bernal Trujillo, Bertha Bernal Trujillo, 71 of Yakima passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at cottage in the meadow. Bertha was born in San Bernardino, California, and lived in the Yakima Valley for many years, where she retired as a LPN. Bertha is survived by a daughter, Diana Taylor of Plano, Texas, two sisters, Christina Morales of Yakima, Washington,...

Jan 31, 2023

Emmett "Ray" Eslinger passed away on January 31, 2023. He was born November 24, 1930 to his parents Willis and Atta (Alley) Eslinger in The Dalles, Oregon. Ray served six years in the Army in Korea before reenlisting for 18 years in the Navy. He held many Offices in the Eagles and Moose lodges over the years. Ray is survived...

Jan 31, 2023

Sarali "Lexy" Ibarra-Corona was born November 1, 2004 in Toppenish, WA to Mayra Corona and Oscar Ibarra. Lexy passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2023. Lexy was full of life, humorous, compassionate and a genuine, caring person. She loved listening to music, spending time with her family and friends, and would never turn down an opportunity to go cruising. She...

Jan 29, 2023

Lorenzo Joe Miller Lorenzo Miller, known to some as “Lo” or “Papa Lo”, was born on October 1, 1953 in, Louisiana to Clarence and Ivory Jewel Hart Miller. He was the only child for his mother Ivory. Papa Lo served in the Army, was a truck driver and a Mechanic. The job that gave him the most satisfaction was being...

Jan 29, 2023

Leland R. Hyatt of Zillah, Washington passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday January 29, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born November 3, 1937, in Union Gap, Washington, one of twelve children born to Chester and Jesse Hyatt. Leland attended school in Toppenish, Washington until he went to work for his father in the land leveling...

Jan 27, 2023

Wayne J Norman Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Wayne had a strong faith in the saving grace of Jesus Christ and is now at home with Him in Heaven. Wayne was an elder in the Harrah Community Church and...

Jan 25, 2023

Elinor (Tholen) Fortier, "Lin", was born 9/11/1924 in Granite Falls, Minnesota during an electrical storm at 2:45 in the afternoon, which announced her arrival. Lin said she spent the rest of her life trying to catch her balance. She received her education in Marshall, Minnesota graduating in 1949 with a B.S. degree in history from the College of St. Benedict....

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...

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...

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...

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....

Jan 23, 2023

Jan 23, 2023

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Jan 16, 2023

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...

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...