Monica Garcia
May 18, 2022
Mónica Díaz García, 82, died after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 18, at Yakima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 8, 1939, to Juan and Tomasa Lara Díaz in Lucerne, WY, and moved with her family to Wapato at age 2. Mónica graduated from Wapato High School, class of 1958, and then...
Theodore Walsey
May 17, 2022
THEODORE T. WALSEY SR “ K’astilá ” - 58 years old passed away surrounded by family May 17th, 2022, at Yakima Memorial hospital. He was born January 23rd, 1964, in Toppenish Washington, the son of Richard Walsey Sr. (Betty Gould) and Anita Totus Walsey. In his younger years Theodore was a well know amateur boxer, starting off with the Yakama...
Claude Barnes
May 17, 2022
Claude Dewayne Barnes (83) passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 17, 2022. He was born May 10, 1939 in Mabton, Washington to Alpha and Veda Barnes. After graduating from West Valley in 1957 he worked various jobs until he met the love of his life Anna R. Kyles on October 1, 1960. The two were...
Rudy Cruz
May 15, 2022
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and patriarch, Rudy Cruz. He was 95 years old at the time of his death and had lived a long and contented life before dementia consumed him. He was surrounded by close family members as he took his last breaths and was freed from the constraints of age,...
Inez Strong
May 12, 2022
Inez Rose Strong ‘Iilaysii’ 75 died peacefully May 12, 2022, at Cottage in the Meadows. Inez was born January 30, 1947, in Wapato, WA to Robert Strong Sr and Lucille Johnson. She was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Inez graduated from Granger High school, Class of 1965. Following graduation, Inez attended one year of college at Central Washington...
Daphne Watts
May 12, 2022
Daphne Watts passed away peacefully in Yakima, Washington on May 12th 2022. She was born November 13th 1927 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Beauford and Stella (Canipe) Hiles. She married Cecil S. Watts August 24th 1946 in Yakima. Together they made their home in Yakima. Daphne retired from Pioneer National Bank in 1990. She was a member of Christian Life...
Daniel Torres-Nateras
May 12, 2022
Daniel Torres Nateras, 51, was tragically taken from us May 12, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1970 in Jungapeo Michoacán, son of Miguel Martinez Torres and Emigdia Martinez Nateras. A hard worker and proud cement finisher, he took pride in what he did. His service will be held June 4th, at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 218 W 3rd...
Marlene Blodgett
May 10, 2022
Marlene (Tout) Blodgett, passed peacefully with her family by her side on May 10, 2022. Marlene was born in Yakima, Washington, and lived a full life on the Yakama reservation. She was devoted to the Wapato Longhouse where she was an active traditional food gatherer a title she held honorably. Marlene was an accomplished seamstress, first of need for traditional...
Darlene York
May 9, 2022
Darlene C. York died May 9, 2022, at Summitview Health Center in Yakima, Washington with her husband Gene by her side. She was 92 years old. Born in Beltrama County Minnesota, on March 2, 1930, to parents Ewald and Pearl Eickstadt, Darlene attended school in Bemidji and later went to a teacher’s college at Wessington Springs in South Dakota. In...
Leila Jasway
May 7, 2022
Leila Lee Jasway 49 years old of Wapato, Washington passed away May 7, 2022. She was born March 16, 1973 to Edith Marie Olney Queahpama and Willie Jasway Jr. Leila was a very caring Sister, Aunt, and, Cousin, avid rock collector. Liked crouching yarn belts and other things. She was a very independent person. She was always helping her sisters...
Andrew Valenzuela
May 7, 2022
Our beloved Andrew Joe Valenzuela gained his angel wings on May 7, 2022. Andrew was born June 22, 2021 to his loving parents Victoria H Daniel and Salvador Valenzuela. Andrew was a loving, happy, sweet boy who brought happiness and joy to all who knew him. Although his time here was short, he made a permanent imprint in all of...
Pyt Reitsma
May 5, 2022
On September 19, 1933, Pietertje “Pyt” Reitsma was born to Bauke and Meintje van der Meer in the lovely farming and sailing village of Heeg, Fryslan, the Netherlands. Teeming with gratitude for fifty-seven years with her cherished husband, Jelle, and for the steadfast love and devotion of her family and many friends, Pyt died on May 5, 2022 in her...
Levi Kahclamat
May 4, 2022
“Winineto” Levi John Kahclamat June 25, 1980 ~ May 4, 2022 Levi John Kahclamat 41, passed on May 4, 2022, at Cottage In The Meadow surrounded by family. He was born June 25, 1980 in Yakima, Washington to Anthony and Agnes Kahclamat Sr. Levi went to school at Eagles Alternative School. He was a firefighter, as well as a fisherman...
Ruth Fear
May 3, 2022
At 110 years of age, Ruth Elizabeth Fear, or lovingly known as Grandma by all who knew her, was called home on May 3, 2022 from Sunnyside, WA. She was born to Amos and Grace Neer on December 8, 1911 in Lafountain, Kansas. She was the eighth of ten children. In 1916, when Ruth was 5, her family moved to...
Magdalena Salas
May 1, 2022
Magdalena Perez de Salas mas conocida como Nena entre familia cercana y Mom para los nietos. Nació en Yurecuaro, Michoacan, Mexico en 30 de Abril del 1948 a Andres Perez y Francisca Gonzalez. Su familia se trasladaron a Mexicali, Baja California en 1964. Allí conoció al amor de su vida Emilio Salas mas conocido como Pedro. Se casaron en 25...
Elicer Gomez
Apr 30, 2022
Eliecer Lito Gomez, Eliecer was born on October 7,1980 to Rafael Gomez and Victoria De la Fuente. Eliecer was born in Richland, Washington. Eliecer enjoyed his time around family and friends. He enjoyed having bbq’s with family and friends. He also enjoyed going to the casino. Eliecer enjoyed going to the state fair, talking on the phone and even when...
