Ella Humann
Dec 10, 2021
Ella Humann of rural Wapato died Friday December 10, 2021, at Landmark Care Center. She was born on August 31, 1925, in Friedenstal, Bessarabien, Ukraine, to Daniel & Lydia (Kappel) Grosshans. She married Artur Humann on June 1, 1946, at Pleidelsheim, Germany. The family immigrated to the United States on May 13, 1952. They first settled in North Dakota and...
Onesimo Aguilar
Dec 8, 2021
Onesimo “Cachetes” Vera-Aguilar Onesimo, 49 passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2021 at his home in Wapato, WA. He was born February 16, 1972, in Michocan, MX, the son of Marcelo Aguilar and Olivia Aguilar. Onesimo married Ramona Vera-Guerrero 28 years ago in Yakima, WA were they successfully raised five beautiful children in Wapato, WA. While living in Wapato he worked...
Thomas Gehlen
Dec 8, 2021
A life well lived! Tom Gehlen unexpectedly joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in his heavenly home on December 8, 2021, Tom’s home in Sunnyside, WA. Born July 3, 1950 to Frank and Fern (Wycoff) Gehlen in Toppenish, Tom was the fourth of seven children and grew up enjoying farm life with his siblings. Tom Attended Garfield Elementary School,...
Eric Umtuch
Dec 8, 2021
Eric Lee Umtuch Sr. “Si Um Kin” Was called to heaven on December 8, 2021. Eric was born in San Jose, California on December 29, 1969. He was residing in Toppenish, WA at the time of his passing. He is survived by his brother Eugene Umtuch Sr, and sister Lisa Umtuch. As well as his daughters Teresa Umtuch, Christina Umtuch,...
John Strong
Dec 2, 2021
John Paul Strong died on December 2, 2021 at the age of 41. John Paul Strong - Lamiish (JP) was born December 23, 1979 in Toppenish, WA to George Strong Sr and Katherine Jean Smartlowit. John was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and raised by George and Doris Strong. John attended the schools in Wapato, WA where he...
Lucinda Henry
Dec 1, 2021
“Aextanee” Lucinda Samantha Billy/Henry Lucinda (Cindy) and Baby Henry went to the creator on December 1, 2021. She was born on June 9, 1986 in Yakima, WA to Lawrence Billey and Anna Tahkeal Speedis. Lucinda graduated from Yakama Nation Tribal School class of 2005. Cindy was a care giver to her mother. She also worked at Legends Casino, Legacy Fruit,...
Dominga Arias
Nov 29, 2021
Obituary for Dominga Maldonado Arias Dominga Maldonado Arias, age 96, died of natural causes on November 29, 2021, in Sunnyside, WA. Dominga Maldonado is survived by her son. Elias and daughter-in-law Maria Cardenas of Sunnyside; She is survived by 12 grandchildren; Anna M. Macias of Sunnyside, Washington; Jose Cardenas of Burlington, WA; Maria De Jesus Cardenas of Sunnyside, WA; Antonio...
Richard Kangas
Nov 28, 2021
Richard (Dick) Ronald Kangas, age 79, died on November 28, 2021 in Prosser, Washington. Richard is survived by sisters Faye Swoboda (Bob) of Sunnyside, WA, and Evelyn Dar (Benjamin) of Spearfish, South Dakota and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Magnus Kangas and mother Hilda Kangas of Ellensburg, WA, and wife Medalia (Sandoval) Kangas...
Kathryn Stafford
Nov 27, 2021
Kathryn (“Kay”) L. Stafford passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Riverview Manor in Selah, WA. Kay was born to George and Lottie Slack on September 23, 1924, in Arapahoe, Colorado, the youngest of five siblings. When she was a young girl, the family moved to Tieton and worked in apple harvests. She graduated...
Felipe Chavez
Nov 27, 2021
Felipe Chavez passed away at the age of 71 in Toppenish, WA. He was born to Jose and Francisca Chavez in Ballinger, TX. He is survived by 3 brothers and 5 sisters. A viewing will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 9-1pm, Funeral Service at 1pm, and graveside to follow at the Zillah Cemetery.
Althea Mann
Nov 27, 2021
Althea M. Mann May 9, 1935 - November 27, 2021 Althea M. Mann, 86, of White Swan went to be with The Creator November 27, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. She was born May 9,1935 in Taiban, New Mexico to William and Clara Anson (Chadwick). Althea later moved to Clovis, NM where she met her husband Jacob. They were...
Leona Shippentower-Starr
Nov 26, 2021
Leona Shippentower-Starr Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Aunt has gone to be with our Creator. She spent most of her life in White Swan, WA, where she raised her children/grandchildren. She is survived by her brothers Tom Shippentower Sr., Charlie Shippentower Sr., Cary Shippentower and sister Nita Shippentower. Children Robert Starr, Vincent Starr, Patrick Starr, Kathleen Starr, Chad Starr, Brian...
