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Thomas George

Thomas George

Aug 20, 2022

Thomas “Tex” George Jr. “Saswall” DOB: 10/23/1947 DOD: 08/20/2022 This is to one and all. My name is the white man world is Thomas Tex George Jr. And in the native Lord of Ours. It is Saswall. Saswall was my fathers name. Given to him by his grandmother. His grandmother raised him the lands of the Wanapum up by Priest...

June Williams

June Williams

Aug 18, 2022

June “Mamatacha” Williams born February 19, 1939 to Martin Lee and Elizabeth George passed away 8/18/22 peacefully at her home in White Swan, WA. She is survived by her brothers Wendell, Lee and George and sister Mable. Her children Ted (Alberta), Don, Jeannette, Deanna, Rod, Nathaniel & Patricia. Her abundance of love for her 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandbabies and...

Errol Andy

Errol Andy

Aug 15, 2022

Errol Andy JR “Iksiks Winch” Errol “Jay-R” Andy Jr met with the Creator on August 15, 2022 while at Yakima Memorial Hospital. JR was born March 30, 1979 to Earl Andy Sr. and Donna Henry. JR was the baby of his three other brothers, Alden, Arthur, and Austin. JR loved to follow his brothers around and always carried his teddy...

Jim Mills

Jim Mills

Aug 15, 2022

James "Jim" Leroy Mills passed away peacefully at Cottage in the Meadow on Aug. 15, 2022 in the loving arms of his devoted wife, Dot. He will be remembered by his friends and family as an extraordinarily kind, loving, and honorable man. We will miss you, Papa Mills. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life and luncheon...

Janice Case

Janice Case

Aug 14, 2022

On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Janice Case passed away with family by her side, including her husband of nearly 60 years, James Case. Janice was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on September 15, 1944 to Johnnie and Vera Robbins. Early in life, she moved with her parents to Pasco, growing up there with her younger brother Gary. She graduated from Pasco...

Joe Hernandez

Joe Hernandez

Aug 13, 2022

Joe Hernandez, beloved father, husband, family member and homie went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 13, 2022 in Yakima, WA. Joe was born on June 30, 1976 in Yakima, WA., however, Joe spent most of his life in Wapato, WA. Joe was always dedicated to his family. He enjoyed being around family, spending time around the...

Jose Soto

Jose Soto

Aug 13, 2022

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Lois Coate

Lois Coate

Aug 11, 2022

Mrs. Lois Coate will have a Private Burial with her immediate family. Thank you for your understanding.

Darrell King

Darrell King

Aug 11, 2022

Darrell Ross King passed away early Thursday morning at home with his family at his side after a 3-year long battle with various health issues. He was 72, a month short of 73. Darrell was born in Harrison Arkansas September 18th, 1949, to Roland and Hettie King. As a young child Darrell’s family moved to Cowiche, WA in search of...

Norma Benzel

Norma Benzel

Aug 10, 2022

Norma “Jean” Benzel, 93, died surrounded by her family on August 10, 2022, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was the fifth of ten children born to Luther and Loy Montgomery on October 26, 1928. Raised on a farm on Greasy Creek near Weleetka, OK, during the Great Depression, she worked along side her parents and siblings raising cotton, watermelons...

Barbara Maine

Barbara Maine

Aug 9, 2022

Barbara Marie Maine of Yakima, age 92, passed from us on August 9, 2022 in Yakima, WA. She was born March 6, 1930, in Yakima, the daughter of Roy and Eva (Henle) Dorsett. She grew up in White Swan, WA until her father’s passing. In 1946, the family moved to Yakima, where she graduated from St. Joseph Academy in June...

Lauren Rice

Lauren Rice

Aug 7, 2022

Lauren (Larry) Blaine Rice 1946 – 2022 Larry Rice passed away on August 7, 2022, following a short illness. He was born June 1, 1946, to Floyd and Veneta Rice in Tillamook, OR. He was forever grateful for the care he received as a child at Shriners Children’s Hospital. Growing up, his family lived in Tillamook and Ellensburg and he...

Erica Rodriguez

Erica Rodriguez

Aug 7, 2022

Erica M. Rodriguez, 36, died Sunday August 7, 2022 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center Main Hospital. She was born November 11, 1985 in Toppenish Wa. She married Rafael Valencia Castillo. Erika was a very loving, funny and caring person. Always thinking and taking care of everyone around her before herself even on her hardest days. She is survived by her...

Winona George

Winona George

Aug 6, 2022

Winona Nita George- Winona Nita George was called home on August 6, 2022. She was born in Yakima, WA and raised on the Yakama Reservation with her family. George was born and raised by a big family and truly loved spending time with her family. She was very free spirited, loving, protective, and competitive amongst her brothers and cousins. She...

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