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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...

Ruben Estrada

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

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

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

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

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...

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