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Manuel Saenz

Manuel Saenz

Apr 25, 2025

Manuel Saenz, 77, of Mabton, Washington passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1947, in China, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Juan Felipe Saenz and Norberta Rodriguez. He is survived by his sons, Manuel Jr. And David Saenz, both of Yakima; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Manuel is also survived by his siblings: his brother...

John Rinehart

John Rinehart

Apr 18, 2025

John Rinehart, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on April 18th, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on March 27th, 1956, in Yakima, Washington, to Douglas and Shirley Rinehart. A graduate of Grandview High School in 1974, John had a passion for music and sports. He played tennis in high school and...

Marsha Artibey Longee

Marsha Artibey Longee

Apr 16, 2025

Marsha Valaria Artibey Longee passed away peacefully at her home in Yakima, Washington, on April 16, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on February 14, 1946, Marsha grew up in Hammond, Indiana, and the Chicago area. In 1976, she moved to Toppenish, Washington, where she made her home and created lasting memories with those around her. Marsha had a...

Howard Cole

Howard Cole

Apr 10, 2025

Howard Neil Cole, aged 94, passed away peacefully APRIL 10, 2025, in Wapato, WA. He was born June 18, 1930, in Homer, KY to Leon and Lillie Mae Cole. Howard was a devoted husband to Estelle Cole for over 72 years and the loving, encouraging and supportive father of five children; Lucille McCord; James Cole (Marcella), Gail Clements, Vicki Truex...

Teresa Trayan

Teresa Trayan

Apr 7, 2025

Teresa Ann "Teri" Trayan, age 50 from Sunnyside, WA went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 7, 2025 from her home in Mabton, WA. Teri was born in Sunnyside, WA to William "Bill" and Roberta Neal on September 24, 1974. She was the youngest of four children. Teri began working in the Sunnyside School...

Jerry Lee Risenhoover

Jerry Lee Risenhoover

Apr 6, 2025

Jerry Lee Risenhoover was born in Yakima, WA, on October 24, 1947, to James Marion and Dolly Laveta Risenhoover. After graduating from Davis High School in 1967, he joined the US Marine Corps and served 13 months in the Republic of Vietnam. Jerry's father taught him many mechanical skills that he passed on to his son Ronald, and his son...

Minnie Day

Minnie Day

Apr 6, 2025

Minnie L. Day was nearly 96 years old when she went to sleep in the Lord on April 6, 2025, after a short but brave battle with cancer. Minnie arrived into this world June 17, 1929, in Hurdsfield, North Dakota to Otto and Rose Weippert. The middle child of nine – Bill, Esther, Helen, Art, Minnie, Bernice, Verna, Irene, Violet....

Carrie Pettie

Carrie Pettie

Apr 3, 2025

Carrie Pettie

1932-2025

Our loving mother’s soul was released to the heavens on April 3rd, 2025.

Carrie was born in Ava, Missouri, to Martha (Maddi) King-Anderson and Marshall E. Anderson. The family moved to Washington State and settled in Selah. Carrie met Jack Pettie after he returned from his naval tour of duty in the Pacific. They fell in love, married and raised...

Daryl Brown

Daryl Brown

Apr 3, 2025

Daryl William Brown January 29,1961-April 3, 2025 Daryl Passed away peacefully at home. He was born January 29,1961 to Boyd and Shirley (Warner) Brown in Yakima, Washington. He lived all his life in Granger, Washington. His most favorite place he lived was on the McBride Ranch on the Satus. He fished, rode motorcycles, floated the river, played hide and seek...

Karen Kreder

Karen Kreder

Apr 2, 2025

Karen Kreder (Floyd) beloved wife, Mom, Grandma and Grammy went to be with the Lord and Savor on April 2nd, 2025. Mrs. Kreder is survived by her husband of 60 years James Kreder; daughters Lisa McCloud (Gene) Chrissy Baker; grandkids Emille Hassain Lennartz, Amber Lennartz, Matthew McCloud, Kylee Baker and Reyann Baker; great grandkids Jayden Brooklyn, Ethan and Bentley and...

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