Clarence Balzer
Jul 22, 2022
Clarence Balzer, 92, of Yakima passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22nd. Clarence was born July 27th, 1929, in Huntley, Montana to Fred and Eva (Mickell) Balzer. He was the fifth of twelve children. His family came to the Wapato area in September 1941. He always told stories of how his family thought that this was such a wonderful place...
Kris Leclaire
Jul 22, 2022
“Weyakum” Kris Julian Sohappy LeClaire went to be with Creator on July 22, 2022, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He was born December 14, 1986, in Toppenish, WA to Julie Sohappy of Wapato, WA and Marlon LeClaire of Warm Springs, OR. Kris grew up in Wapato and was raised by his grandma Doris Nanamkin Simpson. He had always...
Clinton Bishop
Jul 13, 2022
Obituary for Clinton Doyle Bishop Clinton Doyle Bishop of Yakima passed away in the early morning at Cottage in the Meadow on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Doyle was born in Moscow, ID on July 13, 1937 to Clinton Charles Bishop and Wilma Ruth Froman. Doyle had 2 sisters, Karen and Bonnie and his late bother Gayle. He had numerous nieces...
Tiffany Martinez
Jul 12, 2022
Tiffany Kate Martinez (April 21, 1994- July 12, 2022) Tiffany Martinez was born on April 21, 1994 in Pocatello, Idaho to Justin Martinez Sr. and Zelma Mae Coby. She was an enrolled member of Shoshone Bannock Tribe. She was raised and attended schools in Toppenish, wa. She graduated from Yakama Nation Tribal School. Tiffany is survived by her father Justin...
Pansy Atwood
Jul 11, 2022
Pansy L. Atwood 91 passed away July 11th 2022 in Yakima, Washington. Pansy was born on March 3rd 1931 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Eldon and Opal David. Pansy was a member of the Church of Christ. Pansy married Ralph Edmondson in 1947. Together they raised two sons. Pansy is survived by her son Steve Edmondson of Yakima Washington, granddaughter...
Joseph Miller
Jul 8, 2022
Born 12/25/1942, Toppenish, WA Died 07/08/2022, Wapato, WA Awtwi parents: Late Harris Miller and Late Isabelle Meninick Miller Survived by Children, Joseph C. Miller Jr. and Lillian; Harris L. Miller and Betsy; Samuel Miller and Arleen; Arthur Lee Miller; Tanya Miller. Aunts and uncles; Ida Miller Lewis; Wilbur Miller; William S. Miller; Lillian Miller Tahkeal; Frank R. Miller; Calvin Meninick;...
Zackery Smith
Jul 8, 2022
Zackery Dallas -Lane Smith ,28 from Yakima, passed away unexpectedly on July 8th 2022 at JBLM . Zack attended Centerville grade school and Graduated from Goldendale High school. He is a member of the Okmuglee Creek tribe of Oklahoma . After completing his contract with the U. S. Army Zack had joined the National Guard and had signed up to...
Deanna Trotchie
Jul 7, 2022
DEANNA LOUISE TROTCHIE May 25, 1950 – July 7, 2022 Deanna was born May 25, 1950, passed at sunset on July 7, 2022. She was born in Harlem, Montana to George Edward Trotchie and Mary Louise (Briere) Trotchie. She is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the grandmother and great-grandmother of ten (10) enrolled Yakama...
Constance Cross
Jul 6, 2022
Constance “Connie” Cross, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022 at Cottage in the Meadow. She was born on February 17, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI to Raymond and Doris Priest. Her early years were spent in Battle Creek where she met her husband George Cross. They were married August 29, 1959 and had been married almost 45...
Randolph Stubbings
Jul 4, 2022
On the evening of July 4, 2022, Randy Stubbings very fittingly went out with a bang at his home in Zillah, WA. He and twin brother Richard were born on November 21, 1963 in Seattle, WA to Joseph and Gladys (Shungnak) Stubbings. Baby Richard died shortly after birth, and Randy often said that he felt like a part of him...
