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Noemi Villaruz Mendoza
Oct 13, 2025
Noemi “Lola” Villaruz Mendoza, 88, died of natural causes at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, OR while on vacation October 13th, 2025. She was born January 4th, 1937 in the barangay (village) Ag-agrao, Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines daughter of Augustin Villaruz (father) and Feliza De La Torre (mother).
Noemi attended elementary school then dedicated her passion to farming. Married her...
Jeffrey Bushman
Oct 12, 2025
Jeffrey Allan Bushman Jr. February 2, 1994 - October 11, 2025
Our Son, Jeffrey passed away in a tragic accident on October 11th, 2025. Born, February 2, 1994 to Jeffrey Sr. and Judy Bushman.
Jeffrey was a member of the Toppenish congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses and on November 17, 2012 Jeffrey dedicated his life and was baptized. Though he had some struggles,...
Jonathan Juarez
Oct 8, 2025
Jonathan "Oompa" Juarez
Peacefully rested on 10.8.25
Jonathan was born in Prosser, WA to Dora Elia Silva and Jose Guadalupe Juarez.
He is survived by his Mother (Dora), 3 brothers(Lupe ,Cele ,Carlos), 1 sister (Alma), and 3 children (Eliana, Nathan,Kalina).
Jonathan is now reunited with his grandparents(Doroteo & Juana Silva), uncles (Joe, David, Jr), and father.
Jonathan had a smile that can light up any...
Jude Joseph Ortiz Sr.
Oct 8, 2025
Jude Joseph Ortiz Sr., 50, died unexpectedly October 8, 2025. He was born March 5, 1975 in Toppenish, WA, the son of Charles and Raquel Ortiz.
Jude attended the Wapato School District. Jude was a cook at Gear Jammer. He was a DJ at Jean Marie’s. He worked at Seneca Foods Corp. Jude loved to cook at all hours of the...
Sarah Arquette
Oct 6, 2025
Sarah Lillian Arquette was born on May 19, 1964, to Nancy Jasway and William “Hollywood” Arquette. She was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation and grew up at Cougar Creek, surrounding mountains, and Medicine Valley with her family. She was also a first foods gatherer at Toppenish Creek Longhouse.
Sarah graduated from White Swan High School...
Dolores Elizabeth Charvet
Oct 3, 2025
Dolores was born on April 2, 1947, to Pete and Tonie Tabares in their home, the oldest of six children. Dolores attended Sunnyside School and graduated with the Class of 1966. After graduation, she worked at Walters Pharmacy for one year. She then worked as a telephone operator for the United Telephone Co. of the Northwest for 10 years. She...
Edna Viola Elizabeth Yoke
Oct 3, 2025
Edna Viola Elizabeth Yoke 2/5/1960-10/3/2025
Daughter, sister, mother, grandmother.
Proceeded in death with her father Frank Whitefoot, her mother Elizabeth “Libby” Whitefoot, brothers Darold Johann and James Whitefoot, sister Arlette Whitefoot Foust, and grandson Jaime Rojas.
Survived by her Children Jacqueline Whitefoot, Stephenie Estrada, Michael Estrada, and Ashley Whitefoot-Erickson (Keith). Brothers Michael Johann (Patricia), Gregory Whitefoot, Frank Whitefoot (Janice), Anthony Whitefoot (Roanna) and...
Albert A. Doublerunner Sr.
Sep 28, 2025
"Yas Kwa'Kwa" Albert Anthony Doublerunner Sr, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife. September 28th 2025. Big AL was a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. A devoted man to his late wife his son's & grandchildren.
Al played endless basketball "back in (his) time!". Had many miles of traveling to many basketball tournaments. Winning many championships, where...
Jacob John Bloom
Sep 27, 2025
Jacob John Bloom, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and papa, mentor, and lover of life, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 27.
Jacob is survived by his loving parents, Daniel and Denise Bloom; his devoted sons, Kody (Ally) and Jared (Abby); his cherished grandson, Kannin; his brother, Josh, and his wife, Christina, along with their...
Lloyd D. Johnson
Sep 27, 2025
Lloyd Donald Johnson
04/08/1943-09/27/2025
Lloyd was born in a cabin in Paonia, Colorado. His father Ole Leo Johnson and mother Helen Elizabeth (Greer) Johnson. Lloyd was the youngest, Ted, Helen, Shirley, Verna, and Jerry. Lloyd Shirley, Verna, and Jerry were raised by their grandparents, Arthur and Dessie after their parents die by the time Lloyd was 4, they are preceded in death...
Ester "Tere" Nunez
Sep 26, 2025
Ester Nunez known to many as Tere peacefully left us to be with her Heavenly Father on September 26, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas to Manuel Martinez and Daniella Campas-Martinez.
She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel Martinez and Daniella Campas-Martinez, husband Bicente Nunez Sr., Her daughters Maria Elena (Helen) Garcia and...
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