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Tanner Dovel

Tanner Dovel

Aug 1, 2021

With great sadness we share the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Tanner John Dovel on August 1, 2021. Tanner is survived by his parents Rose and John Dovel. Sisters Tosha Dovel and Donell (Troy) Massie, brother Jacob Navarro, grandmother Debra Dovel, Aunt Tracy (Shelby) Brown, Aunt Lisa (Jim) Fox, cousins Tyler and Cole Brown, nieces and nephews Justin Overholt,...

Paulette Watkins

Paulette Watkins

Aug 1, 2021

Paulette Mae Watkins Paulette Mae Watkins (Gilbert) ,74 a long time Yakima resident passed away suddenly in her home on August 1st. She was born on November 26, 1946 Toppenish, WA to WJ (Gil) and Hazel Gilbert. Paulette attended Davis high school and shortly after she married the love of her life Donald D Watkins on `December 7, 1964 who...

James Bacon

James Bacon

Jul 28, 2021

Jim Bacon passed away on July 28, 2021, in Yakima, WA. Jim was born on September 02, 1971, to Jim and Joyce Bacon. Joyce married Dennis Bracket in 1979, and together they raised Jim and his younger brother John here in Yakima. It is with extreme sadness Jim’s family would like to express how the unmeasurable consequences of alcohol abuse...

Richard Olney

Richard Olney

Jul 27, 2021

Richard Vic Olney, known by family and friends as Richie, was born April 1, 1975, in Yakima, WA. His parents were Richard Victor Olney Jr. and Mary J. Valdez Olney; he was the youngest in a brood of seven kids. Richie left this Earth on July 27, 2021, at 46 years of age. Richie Olney was a proud member of...

Wanda Quick

Wanda Quick

Jul 27, 2021

Wanda Lee Quick passed away on July 27, 2021 with her family at her side. Wanda was born July 9th 1932 in Bruneau Idaho to Hope and Fred Cullen. Wanda was raised by Hope and her step-father, John Kofol. Wanda was the eldest of four children. She has a younger sister, Jackie, and two younger brothers, Johnny Ray, and Andy....

Frederick Ike

Frederick Ike

Jul 26, 2021

Frederick Ike Jr Born July 31,1956 to indian residential school survivors Chief Frederick Ike Sr and to Daisy (Tal-Li-wah) Ike. Fred was then by age of 11 helped take care of siblings to keep them out of the government system. Brothers, Lucas & Tyrone(Dereck Tasympt) Sisters Lena, Lavena(Lovie) and Leona. Proceeded in death, by Ivan, Dena TC (Tom Cody) and...

Eleuterio Resendez

Eleuterio Resendez

Jul 25, 2021

Eleuterio Abundis Resendez, age 81, passed away on July 25th, 2021 in his home. Eleuterio is survived by his wife Estefana, 9 children, 38 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother Antonia Resendez, his father Juan Abundis and his grandson Joel Isaac Abundis. Eleuterio was born on October 9th, 1939 in El Derramadero León...

Rose Handy

Rose Handy

Jul 24, 2021

Rose Marie (known as Marie) Guard Handy was born on February 3, 1926 in Rupert Idaho to Rose Ellen and Henry O. Guard. She was number 8 of 9 children. She graduated from High School with the class of 1944 in Rupert. After graduation, Marie moved to San Francisco and went to work for Pan Am. Ten months later, being...

Sandra Zier

Sandra Zier

Jul 24, 2021

Sandra J Zier “Sandy”, age 74, of Yakima, Washington joined the Lord, husband Melvin Zier, daughter Debbie Brashear and parents Kenneth and Doris on July 24, 2021 while surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 28, 1947. Sandra is survived by her 3 Children and their spouses: Brian Zier (Jennifer Zier), Christopher...

Anthony Gardee

Anthony Gardee

Jul 22, 2021

Anthony Lynn Gardee was born March 3, 1957 to Charles Gardee Sr and Sylvia Winnier and went home to the creator July 22, 2021. Anthony was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Anthony was a fisherman, wood cutter, hunter, played football and basketball in his younger days. He enjoyed football Sunday’s rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, enjoyed time...

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