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Julia Koch

Julia Koch

Dec 27, 2024

Julia is survived by her children Susan (Ron) Robinson of Bellcamp, MD, Linda (Roy) Johnson, Janie (John) Woodcock, Lloyd “Andy” Koch, Jr., John Koch, Joe Koch all of Yakima. Her brother William “Bill” Lyons; her sisters-in-law Dorothy, Connie, Donna, and Fran as well as multiple grandkids, great grandkids, numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Jack. Julia was preceded...

Robert Navarro

Robert Navarro

Dec 23, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Navarro, who departed this life on December 23, 2024 at the age of 60. Bob was a private yet deeply caring individual whose quiet strength and kind heart left an indelible mark on all who knew him. A lover of the great outdoors, Bob found solace and...

Violet Wahsise

Violet Wahsise

Dec 21, 2024

Violet Ann Wahsise, a cherished member of the Yakama Nation and descendant of the Northern Arapaho, passed away on December 21, 2024. She was 39 years old. Born on December 10, 1985 in Toppenish, WA, Violet grew up on the Yakama reservation. She was the beloved daughter of Melissa Martin and Stan Wahsise. Violet’s greatest joy in life was her...

Petra Zesati

Petra Zesati

Dec 17, 2024

On Tuesday, December 17, our beloved mother, Petra Zesati-Mendez, was called home by our Lord and Savior. She left peacefully and now rejoices in heaven with all our loved ones who went before us. She was born on August 4, 1931, in Hacienda de Carrillo, Valparaiso, Zacatecas, Mexico. Her mother became ill and was unable to care for her, so...

Eamon Morgan

Eamon Morgan

Dec 11, 2024

Eamon Zachary Morgan departed from this earthly life on Wed., Dec. 11th, 2024. His soul and spirit have moved on to the next realm of his life walk to join his Dad and other loved ones who have gone before him. Eamon was born on June 24th, 1982, to Bev (Youngblood) and Gary Morgan, the last of our 3 sons....

Benjamin Gonzales

Benjamin Gonzales

Dec 9, 2024

Benjamin James Gonzales, “Klum-Klum” was called home on Monday, December 9th, 2024. Ben was the husband/companion and best friend of Korina Kelly Polk-Gonzales. They shared seventeen years together. Ben was born in Yakima, WA. He was a self-taught visionary who lived a self-sufficient lifestyle, with a deep love for the mountains, harvesting a variety of foods, and an avid passion...

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