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Joe Hernandez

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...

Jose Soto

Jose Soto

Aug 13, 2022

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Lois Coate

Lois Coate

Aug 11, 2022

Mrs. Lois Coate will have a Private Burial with her immediate family. Thank you for your understanding.

Darrell King

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

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

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...

Lauren Rice

Lauren Rice

Aug 7, 2022

Lauren (Larry) Blaine Rice 1946 – 2022 Larry Rice passed away on August 7, 2022, following a short illness. He was born June 1, 1946, to Floyd and Veneta Rice in Tillamook, OR. He was forever grateful for the care he received as a child at Shriners Children’s Hospital. Growing up, his family lived in Tillamook and Ellensburg and he...

Erica Rodriguez

Erica Rodriguez

Aug 7, 2022

Erica M. Rodriguez, 36, died Sunday August 7, 2022 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center Main Hospital. She was born November 11, 1985 in Toppenish Wa. She married Rafael Valencia Castillo. Erika was a very loving, funny and caring person. Always thinking and taking care of everyone around her before herself even on her hardest days. She is survived by her...

Winona George

Winona George

Aug 6, 2022

Winona Nita George- Winona Nita George was called home on August 6, 2022. She was born in Yakima, WA and raised on the Yakama Reservation with her family. George was born and raised by a big family and truly loved spending time with her family. She was very free spirited, loving, protective, and competitive amongst her brothers and cousins. She...

Miguel Vargas

Miguel Vargas

Aug 3, 2022

Miguel Cardenas Vargas, age 79, longtime Mabton, WA resident was called to the Lord and our Mother La Virgen de Guadalupe on August 3rd, 2022. Miguel was born May 25, 1943, in Michoacan, Mexico the son of Jesus Vargas Nava and Eriberta Cardenas Sanchez. On May 5, 1962, he married the love of his life Maria Meraz in Mexico. At...

Deanna Schwendiman

Deanna Schwendiman

Aug 2, 2022

Deanna C. Schwendiman was born to Linda Murphy (Robert Chick) on August 10th, 1970, and raised by Linda, and Deanna’s adoptive father Lorne Rafn, in Los Angeles, California. She passed away August 2nd, 2022 in Yakima, Washington after a courageous battle with cancer. Deanna was a devout Christian and was very active with the Seventh Day Adventist church, giving her...

Sandra Call

Sandra Call

Jul 29, 2022

Sandra Mary (Clark) Call was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on July 17th, 2022 in Wenatchee, Washington. Sandy, 51, was born in Toppenish, Washington on August 11th, 1970 to Betty Reynosa and Robert Clark. Sandy was an amazing woman, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was caring, passionate, and full of endless love. Sandy was always with her favorite...

Victoria Pastrana

Victoria Pastrana

Jul 28, 2022

Victoria Pastrana, 92 years old, of the Brownstown area passed away on July 28th. Victoria was born on February 4th, 1930 in Ordway, Colorado to Jose and Cesaria Lopez Pastrana. The family went on and grew to include 13 amazing children who were taught the meaning of family, faith, and hard work. Victoria graduated from Ordway High School and shortly...

Tina Janssen

Tina Janssen

Jul 27, 2022

Lettene (Tina) McEntire Ekenbarger Janssen, at 79 died unexpectantly on July 27th, 2022 at Cottage in the Meadow. She was born May 3rd, 1943 in Yakima, WA to James Herbert and Mabel McEntire. Tina obtained her High School Diploma (GED) in 1980. Tina worked as a waitress for most of her life but the last 26 years she was employed...

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