Gene Wiederspohn
Dec 8, 2024
Gene Lee Wiederspohn of Sunnyside passed away suddenly Sunday December 8, at Kadlec Hospital in Richland. Gene was born to Dave and Virginia (Pendleton) Wiederspohn, September 16, 1950 in Bellingham, Washington and was raised on a dairy farm located in Sumas, Washington. After his father's death, when Gene was six years old, the family raised replacement heifers and grew raspberries...
Sharon Taylor
Dec 8, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Sharon (Shay) Lee Taylor announce her passing on December 8, 2024 at the age of 75 in Wapato, WA. Her story was one gone full circle. Shay was born in Wapato, WA, June 9, 1949, to Harry and Beverly Dillman. She graduated from Wapato High School in 1967. Perhaps being the...
Bob Burton
Dec 7, 2024
Bob Burton graduated from this life to his heavenly home on December 7, 2024. Bob was born in Prosser Washington on June 17, 1937 and was the eighth child of nine children born to Oscar and Emmalissa Burton. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ila, Marjorie, Bettie and Merle, and brothers Bill, Gene, Oscar, and Vernon. He...
Sharon Ridout
Dec 6, 2024
Sharon Lee Ridout, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 6, 2024. Sharon was born on October 14,1936, to Paul K. Moore and Helen V. (McIntyre) Moore. After graduating from Morton High School, Sharon married Thomas Wayne Ridout on March 16,1956 in Morton, Washington. Sharon was a longtime resident of the Yakima Valley working alongside her husband...
James Davidson
Dec 5, 2024
Longtime Grandview resident James Arthur Davidson passed away at age 78 on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Tacoma, Washington. His wife of 54 years, Nancy Davidson, was at his side as he walked into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ. Jim was born on August 21, 1946, in Anaconda, Montana. He grew up in Moses Lake, Washington, graduating from...
Carla Elstad-Schorle
Dec 5, 2024
Carla Jeane Elstad Schorle On May 2, 1944, while her father was overseas fighting in WWII, Carla Jeane Elstad was born to Stanley Laverne and Emma Jeanne (Standlee) Elstad in Prosser, WA. Her brother, Steev, was born three years later. The Elstad’s made their home in Grandview, WA. Carla graduated from Grandview High School in 1963, then graduated from Mr....
Katherine Mieras
Dec 5, 2024
Katherine Mieras, age 73, passed on December 5, 2024, with her beloved family by her side. Mrs. Mieras was born on January 6, 1951, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral and Crematory. Online condolences may be left at: www.valleyhillsfh.com. When a full obituary is available, it will be posted here.
Ronald Gipe
Dec 3, 2024
Ronald "Butch" Gipe, age 64, passed on December 3, 2024, in Yakima, WA. Mr. Gipe was born on September 27, 1960, in Hannibal, Missouri. Services have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral and Crematory. Online condolences may be left at: www.valleyhillsfh.com. When a full obituary is available, it will be posted here.
Geraldine Miller
Dec 2, 2024
Geraldine Pinkham Miller “Kisumxay” was born March 5, 1936 in Toppenish, WA and raised in Tacoma, Toppenish, WA and Lapwai, ID. She grew up helping her father herd cattle around Pine Springs, helping take fish to market from Celilo Falls to Portland, OR, and she developed a lifelong love for gathering and preparing our foods and medicines. She eventually met...
Heraldo Dacusin
Dec 1, 2024
A sailor’s final journey No more ports to dock, no harbors safe and warm, The sea is all around me, a never-ending storm. The sails are torn and tattered, the ropes have turned to rust, I’ve sailed these waters long enough, and in the waves, I trust. The wind, it howls like ghostly calls from days long past, No compass...
Richard Elliott
Nov 30, 2024
Richard "Dick" Elliott, age 82, passed on November 30, 2024, in Yakima, WA. Mr. Elliott was born on June 22, 1942 in Modesto, CA. No services are currently planned. Memories and condolences may be shared at: www.valleyhillsfh.com
Marcelo Benson
Nov 28, 2024
Marcelo Anthony Benson, “Iks Iks Spiliyay,” 27, was born in Toppenish, Washington, on December 16, 1996, to Roger Benson Sr. and Desiree Howard. He is an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Marcelo began his journey on November 28, 2024, marked by resilience, courage, and a caring spirit that touched the lives of many. Marcelo experienced many challenges in life,...
Michelle De Luna
Nov 23, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of my mother, Michelle Lynn DeLuna. Mom passed away peacefully with us at her side, on November 23rd, 2024. Mom began her life on April 6, 1976 in Sunnyside, Washington, and was the joy of her parents, Ramon DeLuna and Lydia Lopez DeLuna. From the start, she lived a life...
