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Charles Shafer
Sep 17, 2021
Charles Edward Shafer, "Charlie" was born on July 17, 1943 and passed away due to cancer on September 18, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born in Falls City Nebraska to James and Mabel Shafer. He had six siblings James, Helen, Alice, Katherine, Cecil and has one living sister, Mary Heintzman. Charlie married Norma Smith on...
Jeanette Cardenas
Sep 17, 2021
Jeanette (Jenny) Marie Miller-Cardenas passed away on September 17th, 2021, at her home in Yakima, Washington. Jeanette was born on July 30th, 1955 in Yakima, Washington to Dave and Blanche Miller. Jeanette worked for many years as a CNA in the Yakima Valley. She remained in Yakima until 1995, then relocating to California, she lived in Porterville, Ca. for much...
Velda Allen
Sep 16, 2021
Velda Allen January 18, 1937 - September 16, 2021 Velda lived most of her adult life in Wapato, WA, where she raised her 4 daughters. Her daughters were able to bless her as a G’ma to her 9 grandchildren. Being a G’ma came naturally to her and when she became a Great G’ma she was a professional. She was the...
Mary Johnston
Sep 14, 2021
Mary Alma Snyder Johnston born August 15, 1934, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 14, 2021. She was born to Glenn and Beth Snyder in Sydney Montana, the youngest of 4 children. She had fond memories of her dad working on the big rigs building roads and her mother teaching her all about this...
Cheyenne Atkins-Isadore
Sep 13, 2021
Cheyenne Melanie Atkins-Isadore Nachesté was born on November 28, 1993 and unfortunately passed away on September 13, 2021. Cheyenne is survived by her mother’s Sheila R. Atkins and Demetria Aguilar. Her siblings Tristan Atkins-Isadore, Vernon Washington IV, Evan Washington, Jarren Atkins, Demetrius Aguilar, Ernestine Aguilar, Xavier Gibson, Gracia Wolfe, Nephew Apollo Shike, Aunties Danielle A., Victoria A., Falicia A., Leanne...
Ryan Cardwell
Sep 12, 2021
Ryan Steven Cardwell of Yakima, WA passed away Sept 12, 2021, at 43 years of age, at his residence. He was born Jan 24, 1978 in Wichita, Kansas, a twin to brother Tony Daniel Cardwell. Ryan and his brother were adopted into the Cardwell family at the age of five. They were Home Schooled from kindergarten thru 8th grade by...
Max Zackula
Sep 10, 2021
Max Allen Zackula, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, (Papa Max), passed away peacefully at his home in Mabton, Friday, September 10, 2021, surrounded by family. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer since October 2018. He was the youngest of four children: Stephanna, Phillip and Judy. Or so he thought....at 13 years of age he became...

Lucille Campbell
Sep 10, 2021
Lucille Mae (Burbach) Campbell died peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2021. Lucille was born December 7, 1929, to German immigrants Henry and Pauline Burbach in Nebraska. Soon after her birth the family moved to Washington state and settled in the Yakima Valley. Lucille attended grade school in Harrah and graduated Wapato High School in 1948. Lucille enjoyed many...
Curtis Bowen
Sep 10, 2021
I lived a glorious 74 years and was born May 14, a birthday date I shared with my bride of 43 years, Sheila. I was not ready to leave this world as I am surrounded by fabulous family and the most wonderful friends who gave me love, smiles and adventures. You all take good care of your hearts because that...
Anthony Vargas
Sep 10, 2021
Anthony Antonio Vargas, passed away on September 10, 2021 at the young age of 43. Anthony was born on September 3, 1977 to Alan Kublic and Ninfa Vargas. He is remembered for having such a great sense of humor and a prankster. Music was a major part of his life. Music helped him through life’s struggles. He was the family...
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