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Anthony Farino

Anthony Farino

Oct 13, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Paul Farino, born July 30, 1965, was a goofy, fun-loving jokester with a quick wit and big heart. He passed on surrounded by love on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Legend has it this was so his spirit could join Captain Kirk on his latest space flight aboard the Blue Origin. A beloved husband, father, brother, and friend; Tony...

Eleanor Bechard

Eleanor Bechard

Oct 13, 2021

Eleanor J. Bechard, 79, of Yakima, Washington, ascended to heaven to join her husband on October 13, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away surrounded by her children. The family would like to thank Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative Care for all your care and support. A private service will be held at...

Buddy Mckenzie

Buddy Mckenzie

Oct 13, 2021

Buddy Byron McKenzie age 41 of Outlook, Died October 14, 2021. He is Survived by his mother Narcy McKenzie , one Sister Kimberlee McKenzie, and a brother Kellby J. McKenzie, all of Outlook. Two sons, Chance and Jason McKenzie of Granger, WA. Two nieces, Kamrynn Mcdaniel, and Avree Schilperoort. One nephew Ashton Blake Mcdaniel, and One Uncle Tilmon Strickland of...

Franklin Randall

Franklin Randall

Oct 12, 2021

Franklin Dominic Randall, 52 of Wapato, Wa. Passed away Tuesday, October 12,2021. Franklin was born on March 19,1969 in Toppenish, WA to Frankie Randall and Tina Huerta. He was raised and educated in Yakima, WA. He was a member of the Yakama Nation Tribe and employed with the Yakama Legends Casino. He enjoyed family gatherings, playing pool, spending time with...

Kenneth Hunt

Kenneth Hunt

Oct 11, 2021

Kenneth Snyder Hunt “Yallup” July 1, 1958 - October 11, 2021 Kenneth Snyder Hunt 63 went to the creator October 11, 2021 in his home at Wapato, WA. He was born July 1, 1958 in Toppenish. He is the son of late James J. Hunt Jr. & Melinda Ann Yallup Hunt. He was and avid gill-net fisherman of Celilo. He...

Ronald Keller

Ronald Keller

Oct 11, 2021

Ronald L Keller moved on peacefully at his home on October 11th, 2021, after giving cancer one hell of a fight. Ron was born May 2nd, 1942, in Yakima, Washington to Adam and Helen (Schmidt) Keller. He was raised in a small house on North First Street with his brother Ed and sisters, Elaine, Leona, and Kathy. Ron was married...

Kenneth Mains

Kenneth Mains

Oct 11, 2021

Kenneth Mains, age 69, died of lung disease on October 11th, 2021 in Emerald Care in Wapato, WA. Ken was born on October 27 1951 in Prosser WA. He graduated from Sunnyside in 1973 and moved to Yakima where he accepted a position at Delmonte and worked for more than 20 years. Ken never married or had children. He is...

Dennis Teeter

Dennis Teeter

Oct 9, 2021

Dennis L. Teeter Sr., beloved husband, father and friend, passed away at home in Yakima on October 9, 2021 at the age of 81. Dennis was born at the Swedish Hospital on March 21, 1941 to Eunice Kamp and Floyd Teeter. Much of his childhood was spent in Oak Harbor, WA before relocating to Prosser where he graduated from high...

Evangeline Piel

Evangeline Piel

Oct 8, 2021

Evangeline (Vangie) Gloria (Kishwalk) Piel Evangeline (Vangie) Gloria (Kishwalk) Piel of White Swan went with the creator on October 8, 2021 surround by her loving family. Evangeline was born on November 23, 1951 to the late Julia Charley and the late Elman Kishwalk in Warm Springs. She graduated from from Ft. Sill boarding school after she attended Haskell for Culinary...

Cari White

Cari White

Oct 8, 2021

CARI LOU WHITE, 55, Yakima Cari Lou White was a sister, aunt and friend. She was taken up to be with our Heavenly Father on October 1, 2021 at age 55. She was born to Lloyd and Clara White on September 26,1966. Cari was the 8th child of 8 and was born with down syndrome. Cari loved swimming, teasing her...

Alfredo Garza

Alfredo Garza

Oct 7, 2021

Alfredo “Rigo” Garza Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on 10/7/21. Rigo was born on March 13, 1936 in Hargill Texas to Alfredo Garza Sr. and Margarita Garza. He lived in Texas until 1970 when he moved to the Coachella Valley in California where he met the love of his life, Alba Rosa. They moved to Sunnyside...

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