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Serena Plant

Serena Plant

Nov 6, 2021

Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, Serena J. Plant, returned to her Heavenly Father unexpectedly on November 6, 2021 at the young age of 42. Serena was born in Othello, WA on December 6, 1978. Serena’s caring spirit and generous heart could be felt by anyone that was fortunate to know her or have her...

John Gould

John Gould

Nov 4, 2021

John Seth Gould Jr. (Jay) of Wapato, WA., was born on January 6, 1934 in Southard, OK., and died on November 4, 2021 at Cottage in the Meadow. John is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly (Hamilton) Gould. He also spent several years with a good friend, Shirley Patterson, at Mason Lake. John spent his last three years with...

Antonia Chadis

Antonia Chadis

Nov 3, 2021

Antonia Chadis , age 75, passed away on November 3, 2021 due to health complications. Antonia was born in 1946 in Ciudad Victoria,Tamaulipas, Mexico to Roman and Victoria Ruiz. She grew up surrounded by her family of, 7 siblings and numerous other family members. Antonia was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always giving her...

Lawrence Melcher

Lawrence Melcher

Nov 3, 2021

Lawrence Donald Melcher was born on May 14th, 1944, in Portland Oregon. He passed away in Phoenix Arizona on November 3rd, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lillian, sister Joan Saunders and his wife Margaret. Lawrence is survived by his brothers Allen and Jack Melcher, daughter Marilyn Melcher and his granddaughters Anna and Madelyn Wentworth....

Vicente Moran

Vicente Moran

Nov 2, 2021

Obituary for Vicente A. Morán Vicente A. Morán, 65, beloved father and grandfather, of Sunnyside, Washington, passed away on November 2, 2021. He was born in Sinaloa, Mexico to parents Vicente and Estefania Morán on December 16, 1955. He came to the United States in 1975 to pursue his love of music. He worked in agriculture before he would go...

Walter Castilleja

Walter Castilleja

Oct 31, 2021

Walter (Walt) Maltos Castilleja Sr., lost his courageous fight to cancer on Sunday October 31, 2021 at the age of 82. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Walter fought his illness with strength and grace and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Walter is survived by his wife Maria (Mary) Castilleja of 55...

Rose Golob

Rose Golob

Oct 30, 2021

Rose Marie Golob, 76, of Zillah Washington, passed away on Oct. 30, 2021 at Astria Toppenish Hospital with her family by her side. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden passing. Rose was born on April 15th 1945 in Portland, OR the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Murray. Rose is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Julia Delgado

Julia Delgado

Oct 30, 2021

The world lost a wonderful person on October 30, 2021 at the age of 89 and we will never be the same without our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, and friend JULIA DELGADO, in our lives. She was born in San Antonio, TX on November 17, 1931 to Joseph and Cruz Delgado. During her life she worked many years at...

Maryke Top

Maryke Top

Oct 29, 2021

Maryke Top, aged 90, died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Saviour Friday morning, October 29, 2021 in Sunnyside, Washington. Maryke is survived by her husband, Dick, their three children Linda (John) of Vernon, British Columbia, Don (Lori) of Wilsonville, Oregon, John (Wendy) Pasco, Washington, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Maryke was born in the Netherlands...

Warren Cooper

Warren Cooper

Oct 28, 2021

Warren A. Cooper, 98, of Yakima, WA passed away peacefully October 28, 2021. (UPDATE TO SERVICE TIME) Warren was born to James H. and Millicent (Rankin) Cooper in Hominy, OK on December 10, 1922. In 1940, he joined the Army, where he met Leola Nance at Camp Maxey, TX. He went up to the Philippines during World War II and...

Rosa Mirelez

Rosa Mirelez

Oct 27, 2021

Rosa A. Mirelez Our loving mom was called home on Oct. 27, 2021. Mom was born on March 7, 1937, in Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1966 she moved from Ganado, Texas to the Yakima Valley where she called home. Mom worked as a farm laborer while raising her six children. She loved her children and adored her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her...

Doris Hamann

Doris Hamann

Oct 26, 2021

Doris May Hamman passed away Monday October 25, 2021. She is now reunited with her children Terry and Lanny, whom she grieved for daily. Doris was born on July 8, 1925 to Jasper & Amy Norman. May and her husband Ed farmed in the Granger-Zillah area for years. They worked as a team and helped out many neighbors with their...

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