Lauro Vieyra
May 29, 2022
Hello my family and friends. This is Lauro Medina Vieyra, the Lord gave me life on August 18, 1931 in Tuxantla, Michoacán, Mexico. I met the love of my life with two beautiful daughters, Graciela and Martha, they became mine. Maria and I in our union had five wonderful children together. Our children gave us grandchildren and great grandchildren who...
Daniel Cline
May 28, 2022
Daniel Howard Cline passed away on May 28, 2022, from a short but courageous battle with cancer. He grew up in Naches Washington, loved being outdoors camping and having bonfires. He loved rock music and was always sharing his passion of playing the guitar with his children and grandchildren. He worked at Eakin Fruit working various positions, finally becoming a...
Joseph Scheuffele
May 26, 2022
Joseph Charles Scheuffele, born August 2, 1986 to John Douglas Scheuffele and Dorothy Paulene Stillwaggon, died as a result of a motorcycle accident on May 26, 2022 at the age of 35. Preceded in death by his father and survived by his wife Soledad Lopez, daughter Julieta Lopez "JC", son Efren Scheuffele Lopez, his mother (Kris Scheuffele, aka Kris Wilsey,...
Regina Brown
May 19, 2022
Regina Lela Brown, “Wa-tyn-in-myé”, was born on May 23, 1968 in Toppenish WA. to Charles Brown (Crow) and Jean Wahchumwah (Yakama). She was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and a descendant of the Crow Nation. She departed this life on Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the comfort of the Cottage In The Meadow in Yakima, WA. Regina dedicated...
Monica Garcia
May 18, 2022
Mónica Díaz García, 82, died after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 18, at Yakima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 8, 1939, to Juan and Tomasa Lara Díaz in Lucerne, WY, and moved with her family to Wapato at age 2. Mónica graduated from Wapato High School, class of 1958, and then...
Theodore Walsey
May 17, 2022
THEODORE T. WALSEY SR “ K’astilá ” - 58 years old passed away surrounded by family May 17th, 2022, at Yakima Memorial hospital. He was born January 23rd, 1964, in Toppenish Washington, the son of Richard Walsey Sr. (Betty Gould) and Anita Totus Walsey. In his younger years Theodore was a well know amateur boxer, starting off with the Yakama...
Claude Barnes
May 17, 2022
Claude Dewayne Barnes (83) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 17, 2022. He was born May 10, 1939 in Mabton, Washington to Alpha and Veda Barnes. After graduating from West Valley in 1957 he worked various jobs until he met the love of his life Anna R. Kyles on October 1, 1960. The two were...
Rudy Cruz
May 15, 2022
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and patriarch, Rudy Cruz. He was 95 years old at the time of his death and had lived a long and contented life before dementia consumed him. He was surrounded by close family members as he took his last breaths and was freed from the constraints of age,...
Inez Strong
May 12, 2022
Inez Rose Strong ‘Iilaysii’ 75 died peacefully May 12, 2022, at Cottage in the Meadows. Inez was born January 30, 1947, in Wapato, WA to Robert Strong Sr and Lucille Johnson. She was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Inez graduated from Granger High school, Class of 1965. Following graduation, Inez attended one year of college at Central Washington...
Daphne Watts
May 12, 2022
Daphne Watts passed away peacefully in Yakima, Washington on May 12th 2022. She was born November 13th 1927 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Beauford and Stella (Canipe) Hiles. She married Cecil S. Watts August 24th 1946 in Yakima. Together they made their home in Yakima. Daphne retired from Pioneer National Bank in 1990. She was a member of Christian Life...
Daniel Torres-Nateras
May 12, 2022
Daniel Torres Nateras, 51, was tragically taken from us May 12, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1970 in Jungapeo Michoacán, son of Miguel Martinez Torres and Emigdia Martinez Nateras. A hard worker and proud cement finisher, he took pride in what he did. His service will be held June 4th, at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 218 W 3rd...
Marlene Blodgett
May 10, 2022
Marlene (Tout) Blodgett, passed peacefully with her family by her side on May 10, 2022. Marlene was born in Yakima, Washington, and lived a full life on the Yakama reservation. She was devoted to the Wapato Longhouse where she was an active traditional food gatherer a title she held honorably. Marlene was an accomplished seamstress, first of need for traditional...
Darlene York
May 9, 2022
Darlene C. York died May 9, 2022, at Summitview Health Center in Yakima, Washington with her husband Gene by her side. She was 92 years old. Born in Beltrama County Minnesota, on March 2, 1930, to parents Ewald and Pearl Eickstadt, Darlene attended school in Bemidji and later went to a teacher’s college at Wessington Springs in South Dakota. In...
Leila Jasway
May 7, 2022
Leila Lee Jasway 49 years old of Wapato, Washington passed away May 7, 2022. She was born March 16, 1973 to Edith Marie Olney Queahpama and Willie Jasway Jr. Leila was a very caring Sister, Aunt, and, Cousin, avid rock collector. Liked crouching yarn belts and other things. She was a very independent person. She was always helping her sisters...
