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Ruben Estrada
Aug 8, 2021
Ruben R. Estrada as many fondly called him "Lolo", has peacefully passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Emerald Care in Wapato, Washington. Despite of his medical condition he maintained a positive outlook in life and live happily. Ruben was born on July 10, 1941 in Baao, Cararines Sur, Philippines and eventually migrated to the United Staes in the early...
Kip Talpocken
Aug 8, 2021
Kip S. Talpocken “St’aws” an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, passed away August 8, 2021 in Baker City, Oregon. Kip was the eldest son born to Vergina (Talpocken) Meanus on March 27, 1985 in Yakima, WA. Kip was raised by the late Esther and Walter Speedis, Kalea Benson and Sandi Wyman. He lived in Harrah and White Swan but...
Samuel Miranda
Aug 5, 2021
Samuel Tomas Ablog Miranda tragically passed away on August 5, 2021 at 16 years old. He was born on January 5, 2005 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital to Phillip James Miranda Sr. and Rufina Ablog Miranda. Sam was an incoming junior at Wapato High School where he enjoyed being apart of the robotics team, playing tennis, and playing the drums...
Larry Bossert
Aug 2, 2021
Larry Bossert 78 passed away unexpectedly August 2, 2021, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born July 24th 1943 in Yakima, WA to Matt and Rosina Bossert. Larry went to work at age 17 for Boise Cascade Sawmill and went back to school at age 64 to receive his high school diploma. Larry married Yvonne Ladiges July 2, 1996....
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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