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Norma Thompson

Norma Thompson

Apr 4, 2022

Norma Thompson Norma Thompson was born May 3rd, 1948, to Elmer and Leila Flowers in Pasco, WA. Norma was the youngest female of 14 children. She passed April 4th, 2022, after a strong and courageous fight with cancer. Norma grew up and was educated in the Yakima Valley, later choosing to work in agriculture as a sorter and packer of...

Ronald Allen

Ronald Allen

Apr 2, 2022

Ronald Alden Allen Ron was born February 3, 1929, to Harold Collins Allen and Althea Elizabeth (Odette) Allen in Chester, Vermont. He spent 3 years in the military, October 4, 1952, to October 1953. He spent 10 months in Korea, while there he was at DMZ Zone. During his time there, he received three Bronze Stars. After service, he came...

Viola Sohappy

Viola Sohappy

Apr 2, 2022

Viola L Sohappy “Te - Kun - Kush” Viola lived a very good life. Born on November 24, 1941, in Wapato, Washington to Atwai Frank Sohappy and Julia Pims Sohappy. Viola left us on April 2, 2022, surrounded by her daughter, grandkids, and family. Viola attended Chemaw Boarding School but graduated from Wapato High School. She then attended Business Colleges...

Rafael Lopez

Rafael Lopez

Apr 1, 2022

On Friday, April 1, 2022, our beloved husband and father, Rafael (Ralph) N. Lopez, is now resting with our heavenly father. He was 91 years old. Ralph was born on November 24, 1930 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico. At the age of 15, he left home to begin a new life in the United States. He traveled over many states,...

Donald Young

Donald Young

Apr 1, 2022

On April 1, 2022, Donald Martin Young passed away at his home in Sunnyside, WA, at the age of 86 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 20, 1935, in Burlington, WA to Alston and Gertrude Young. He graduated from Burlington Edison High School in 1953. In his younger years, he delivered papers, had a bicycle shop, was...

Gary De Wayne Crowe

Gary De Wayne Crowe

Mar 30, 2022

Gary De Wayne Crowe was born January 27, 1947 in Sunnyisde WA to Jimmy B. And Violet Gieldd Crowe, passed away peacefully, on March 30, 2022. He Graduated Sunnyside High School in 1965 and attended two years at Wenatchee Community College. Gary served in the Army from 1966 to 1969 in South Korea as a Communications Technician. Gary married Vicenta...

Esta Jenkins

Esta Jenkins

Mar 30, 2022

Esta “Rose” Marie Jenkins Esta went home to be with the Lord at the age of 96. She was born in Page, Oklahoma November 9th 1925 daughter of Ike and Mina Hopper. Esta married the love of her life August 29th 1961. They settled in Yakima, Washington and enjoyed each other for almost 50 years. Esta was Southern Baptist and...

William Olney

William Olney

Mar 30, 2022

William J Olney “POOZUMS” December 06, 1947 ~ March 30, 2022 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend passed away unexpectedly. Jack lived his life in White Swan & was a proud Cougar. He worked at Signal Peak Ranger Station in fire suppression (Club 32), as a surveyor for BIA Forestry, and as an assistant plumber for Tribal Maintenance....

Marcus Marsden

Marcus Marsden

Mar 29, 2022

Marcus Gene “Kvnhvlwe” Marsden, was born April 22, 1988 to Chumila Hill and Patrick Marsden in Ketchikan, AK. Tragically, Marcus and his younger brother Matthew were involved in a car wreck in which they both died at the scene. Marcus was a member of the Tsimshian Nation, as well as a descendant of the Yakama and Creek Nations. He was...

Matthew Marsden

Matthew Marsden

Mar 29, 2022

‘Matthew George Marsden (Wot’ko…meaning raccoon in Creek) passed away tragically on March 29th, 2022. He was born in Yakima, WA on March 31,1989; the son of Patrick Marsden and atwi’ Chumila Hill. He was a member of the Tsimshian Nation, as well as a descendant of the Yakama and Creek Nations. He attended schools in Wapato WA and graduated in...

Tina Karel

Tina Karel

Mar 29, 2022

Tina Louise Karel, a beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother, 60, left her home on earth to her forever home with Jesus on 3/29/22. She was born on October 31, 1961 in Yakima Washington to Mary Gallegos and Wayne Karel. Tina is four of five children. Tina lived in Yakima where she attended Adams Elementary, Washington Middle School, and Davis High...

Agustin Mares-Garibaldo

Agustin Mares-Garibaldo

Mar 27, 2022

Agustin Mares-Garialdo age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Cottage in the Meadow on March 27, 2022 in Yakima, Washington. Agustin was born in Jalisco, Mexico to Rafael Mares and Petra Mares on August 29, 1945. Agustin is survived by his wife Maria Gonzales, daughters Angelica Cueva, Silvia Zapian, one son Juan M. Mares, and eleven grandchildren. He...

Mary Carlton

Mary Carlton

Mar 27, 2022

Mary Kathleen Alstead Carlton, age 72, precious mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed suddenly and unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus on March 23, 2022 in Yakima. As she ascended to heaven and to all those waiting to greet her, it is certain she exclaimed “Hot Dog!” to hear exciting news from those who knew and loved her. Mary...

Marian Patterson

Marian Patterson

Mar 27, 2022

Marian Lillie Patterson was born to Harry L Cartmell and Mary C Boyer on December 5, 1931 in Sydney, Montana. She passed away at the age of 90 on March 27, 2022 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA. Her granddaughter, Kerry Booth, was holding her hand and speaking to her about our Lord and Savior when He decided...

Raymond Enriquez

Raymond Enriquez

Mar 27, 2022

Raymond Enriquez Jr. 80, of Wapato passed away peacefully March 27th, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. Raymond was born on September 13, 1941, in Denver Colorado to Ramon and Margaret Enriquez. Raymond settled in Wapato where he met his wife of 57 years Paula Estrada and worked as a custodian for the Wapato School District and was...

Michael Finney

Michael Finney

Mar 25, 2022

Michael Finney age 75 of Yakima, Washington passed away March 25th 2022. Michael was born in Richland, Washington, June 21st, 1946. Michael graduated in 1965 from AC Davis High School. As an adolescent, Mike loved airplane models and genuinely enjoyed flying his beautiful work afterwards. He also enjoyed being a member of the CB radio club. Mike attended Perry Technical...

Yvonne Mork

Yvonne Mork

Mar 25, 2022

Yvonne J. Mork ( June 25, 1930 - March 25, 2022 ) Yvonne Mork of Zillah, Washington passed away March 25, 2022 at Crescent Health Care in Yakima, Washington. She was born in Yakima, Washington on June 25, 1930. She was raised in the Buena Heights area of Buena, Washington. She attended and graduated from Toppenish High School class of...

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