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Andy George

Andy George

Jun 14, 2021

Andy Gerald George Jr., was born Aug. 17th, 1939 and passed away June 14th, 2021 in Yakima, Wa. Andy was born at the Memorial Hospital in the Yakima Valley; Andy is an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Andy was an avid pool player, he played in many tournaments with his late wife Muriel. He loved going to the river...

Gordon Smartlowit

Gordon Smartlowit

Jun 14, 2021

Gordon “Kalushkan” aka Jenks Smartlowit, 75 years of age, joined our Creator and the loved ones gone on before him, passed away on June 14 at Yakima. He was the beloved husband of Nancy, his high school Chilocco and Haskell sweetheart, married for 54 years. He was born in Wiley City, WA, which the family referred to as LA (Lower...

Feliciana Johnson

Feliciana Johnson

Jun 13, 2021

Feliciana Johnson of Sunnyside WA. Born on June 9th, 1943, passed away on June 13th, 2021, at the age of 78. Chana as she was known as by her family was born in Dilley TX to Jesus and Abelina Gonzales who have preceded her in death. Chana was the oldest of ten siblings. To include Humberto Gonzales, Juanita Camacho and...

Judy Estep

Judy Estep

Jun 13, 2021

Judy Ellen Estep died peacefully at her Yakima home on Sunday, June 13, 2021, lovingly cared for by her daughters. Judy was born December 12, 1947, in Yakima to Marian Carson Estep and George Amos Estep. She joined 3 older sisters in their big Victorian house on North 16th Avenue. Later the family was completed by the arrival of a...

Steven Whitenack

Steven Whitenack

Jun 12, 2021

Steven A. Whitenack age 35 passed away peacefully at his home in Grandview, Washington on June 12, 2021. Steven and his twin brother were born on May 25,1986 in Sunnyside, Washington. Steven is survived by his mother, Doris M. Whitenack of Grandview, Washington. The greatest loves of his life, his daughters Anasia, Aryanna ,Aubree and son Michael. His best friend...

Betty Hoyt

Betty Hoyt

Jun 11, 2021

Betty Ann Hoyt, age 87, of Union Gap, WA. passed away at Crescent Healthcare, in Yakima WA. on June 11, 2021 after an extended illness. Betty was born in Redtop, Missouri to Fred and Cora Sontag, on May 29th 1934. Betty was raised and educated in Redtop. After graduation from high school, Betty moved to Harrah, WA. to be near...

C Brien

C Brien

Jun 8, 2021

Kip Brien passed away at Yakima Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 8, 2021. Junior (Kip) Brien was born to Manson and Mollie Brien on March 17, 1929. Joining his sisters Pat, Mary, Julie, and Eva. They all lived in Rice, WA. Kip was an avid hunter and fisherman from a very young age and throughout the rest of his life....

Michael Matson

Michael Matson

Jun 7, 2021

Mike Matson passed peacefully on June 7, 2021, at the age of 64, following several years of declining health. He was born February 13, 1957, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Yakima to Paul and Joyce Matson of Selah. Mike was raised and lived his life on the family fruit ranch on Selah Heights. From a very young age he had...

Cary White

Cary White

Jun 6, 2021

Cary M. White, 62, of Mabton, passed away peacefully at her home on June 6, 2021. Cary was born on May 16, 1959, in Seattle, Washington to Brian and Marlene Carnahan. Cary graduated from Toppenish High School and joined the Navy at the age of 18. While in the Navy, Cary worked as a Draftsman where she created original art...

Arthur Wingate

Arthur Wingate

Jun 4, 2021

Arthur Roy Wingate passed away Friday, June 4th at Cottage in the Meadow, with his family at his side. Arthur was born October 21st 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri, to Orville and Eunice Wingate. His family moved from Arkansas to Yakima Valley in 1955. Arthur graduated from Davis High School in 1965. He joined the army in 1967 and was in...

Maria Marquez

Maria Marquez

Jun 4, 2021

Maria Socorro Marquez, 73, of Celaya , Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away on 04 June 2021. Maria was born to parents Anselma Rentería and Saturnino Godinez, on 08/05/1948 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. Maria moved to the Untied States in 1986. Maria lived in Sunnyside for more than 35 years. Maria worked as a Childcare provider/ Business Owner for 20 years. Maria...

Evalene Neal

Evalene Neal

Jun 2, 2021

Yakima - Evalene Neal passed away on June 2, 2021, at Willow Springs Rehab in Yakima, WA. She was born in Clay, LA to John and Ora Higginbotham. Evalene came to the Yakima area at the age of 9. Her family were seasonal fruit workers at first but settled in Tieton in the late 40's. At age 15 She met,...

Debbie Humphrey

Debbie Humphrey

May 31, 2021

Debbie Jo Humphrey (Delp) finished her battle with multiple health problems, leaving her earthly home, and victoriously stepping into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on May 31, 2021. Debbie was born in Hood River Oregon on March 2nd 1960 to parents Billy L Delp and Neoma Conner. The family moved to Zillah Washington, where Debbie...

Bobby Ring

Bobby Ring

May 29, 2021

Our mom had a severe heart condition and COPD and she endured these health issues with fortitude and grace. But Dementia proved to be the health problem she could not beat. On May 29, 2021 Bobby Dean Ervin Ring passed away at Chandler House in Yakima with her eldest son, Ed, at her side. Mom was born in Tellico Plains,...

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