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Gilbert Smartlowit

Gilbert Smartlowit

Aug 22, 2021

GILBERT PAUL “KA-THAM-A-NO” SMARTLOWIT aka “GIBBY” joined our Creator and to meet loved ones who left before him on August 22, 2021 at the age of 50. He was the son of Atwy Gordon Jenks Smartlowit, who recently passed, and his mother Nancy Jessepe Smartlowit of Annahat Road. His paternal grandparents were Gilbert and Annie Napyer Smartlowit; and maternal grandparents...

Carmanita Pimms

Carmanita Pimms

Aug 21, 2021

In loving memory of Carmanita Atwi Ila Anahoy Pimms Carman was born to Reta Ann(Pimms) Stevens and Frankie Stevens (Llyod Berry) on June 16th , 1963. Carman was raised in White Swan, Washington. As a child, Carman was known as Sweet P because she such a sweet girl. Ever since she was young, she was everyone’s caretaker. Carman attended both...

Paula Schwartz

Paula Schwartz

Aug 20, 2021

Paula Fields (Varco) Schwartz 77, a lifelong resident of Yakima died peacefully August 20, 2021. Paula was born August 1, 1944 in Yakima, Washington to Lloyd J. and Else F. (Fields) Varco. On September 8, 1962, Paula Married William Schwartz and shared many happy and devoted years together. They enjoyed taking their three children camping and going on trips to...

Betty Buning

Betty Buning

Aug 19, 2021

Betty June Buning (28 August 1940 - 19 August 2021) It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Betty, beloved wife and mother. Mom grew up in Wapato, WA where she graduated high school. Mom and Dad were married for 61+ years and they lived in the valley for 59 of those years. Mom loved bowling and going...

Olivia Valdovinos

Olivia Valdovinos

Aug 17, 2021

Olivia S. Valdovinos passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 17, 2021. Olivia was born in Colmeneros Guerrero, Mexico on May 28, 1945 to Antonio Suazo and Agustina Sosa. Olivia loved to tend to her garden, sewing, and crocheting. She especially loved having family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Aug 17, 2021

Maria S. Gonzalez, 89, passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home, under the warm loving hands of her sisters, sons, daughters, and numerous grandchildren on August 16, 2021. Mary was born December 26, 1931 in Worland, Wyoming, to Juan and Dolores Sandoval. Her parents and siblings Tony, Alex and Sister Jenny moved to Wapato in 1943 when she...

Carlos Deleon

Carlos Deleon

Aug 17, 2021

We are saddened to announce that our Dad Carlos De Leon passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 71 with his loving wife Amalia at his side and his Children close. Carlos was born in Ramondville Texas to Federico and Benita De Leon on January 18, 1950. The family later relocated to Toppenish Washington. He was the...

Johnny Lopez

Johnny Lopez

Aug 16, 2021

Johnny Delgado Lopez, age 71 of Sunnyside, WA, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021. He was born in Snyder, TX. He was raised in the Yakima Valley and worked many years in the restaurant industry until his retirement. He is survived by his mother, Julia Delgado, sister Lupe Salinas, brother Roy Delgado, and sister Dianna Olmedo. Johnny will be...

Constance Querin

Constance Querin

Aug 15, 2021

Constance “Connie” Querin died peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 15, 2021, on the feast of Our Lady’s Assumption. She was 101. Constance was born in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 2, 1919, to Reginald and Margaret (Reichweine) Fairleigh. She graduated with honors from the University of British Columbia with a B.A. in both Philosophy and Psychology. There she...

Marlene Hall

Marlene Hall

Aug 12, 2021

Marlene Isabelle Hall age 82 passed away in the hospital on Thursday, August 12, 2021. She is survived by her bother Darrell Scott, her sister Jean Marsh, and her beloved cat Pepsi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard of 47 years. She lived in Harrah, WA where she was raised and loved by her church family. Marlene...

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