Avery Mottet
May 3, 2021
Avery Philip Mottet, 28, passed away at his Ellensburg home on Monday, May 3, 2021. The family will greet friends at a visitation from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home, 301 E. Third in Ellensburg. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18 in the chapel of Valley Hills...
Esther Closner
May 2, 2021
Esther Alice (Rector) Closner passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Esther was born on April 8, 1927 in Walla Walla, WA to Gladys and John Rector. Her love of laughter and learning led her to become a Home Economics teacher at Washington Jr. High, in Yakima where she fell in love with John Closner,...
Jesus Vargas
May 2, 2021
Jesus Chacon Vargas, born August 24, 1939, passed away on May 2, 2021, with family by his side at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Jesus was born in Los Habillos, Michoacán, Mexico to Ramon Chacon and Eleodora (Lola) Vargas. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a gentle and kind man who loved his family....
John Cox
May 1, 2021
Born April 28, 1959, passed away unexpectedly found at his home on May 1, 2021. John was a gentle, kind man who was born in Sunnyside Washington. John loved his family and will be greatly missed by all. He loved being an uncle to his three nephews and one niece. He thoroughly enjoyed being a grandpa figure to their children....
Suzann Noe
Apr 30, 2021
SUZANN LEE NOE Suzann Lee Noe passed away April 30, 2021 at the University of Washington Hospital at age 74. Suzann was born in Seattle WA to Helen L (Emory) Ellinger and James L Ellinger on June 26, 1946. Her family lived in the Lake City area of Seattle where her father owned Lake City Drug. Suzann attended Sacred Heart...
Randy Brown
Apr 30, 2021
Randall Scott Brown June 10th , 1963 – April 30th, 2021 Randy was called home on April 30th to finally enjoy the peace of eternal life in heaven. He was born in Port Angeles, Wa to Bill and Mary Brown, though the family eventually put down roots in Toppenish, WA, where Randy attended public school. This upbringing began his constant...
Kimen Padelford
Apr 29, 2021
Kimen passed away 4-29-2021 at the University of Washington Medical facility. He leaves behind his wife Maria, and three children, Anna, Jasmine, and Jacob. Parents Don & Colleen Padelford, Sisters, Kristi de Torres (Robert) and Michelle Hughes (Don). He is in heaven, no longer in pain and playing cards with his best friend David. He always loved the farm and...
Elizabeth Maes
Apr 28, 2021
Elizabeth Salinas Maes Elizabeth Salinas Maes was born May 24, 1938, daughter of Severa and Jose Salinas. Elizabeth was one of 8 siblings Jose, Reynaldo, Gregoria, Elutera, Mary, Albert, and Alex. She was a very devoted Christian from an early age, volunteering her services doing ministry throughout her lifetime. Elizabeth was married on November 2, 1958 to her late husband...
Janice Scheuffele
Apr 27, 2021
Janice (Jan) A. Scheuffele passed away on April 27, 2021. Jan was born on September 13, 1949. She lived her whole life in the Yakima Valley. Jan graduated from A.C. Davis High School in 1967. She received her teaching degree from Central and YVC. Jan leaves behind her 3 sisters Shari Steven, Linn Wilson, Sue Scheuffele and brother Paul Scheuffele....
Byron Sutton
Apr 26, 2021
Byron C. Sutton (Joe), of Yakima, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at the age of 83. Joe was born to Sarah Francis (Sally) and Byron C. Sutton in Seattle, on January 14, 1938. He was the eldest of their three children. He was big brother to Clayton and their late sister, Sue. They were later joined by their...
Benjamin Facio
Apr 25, 2021
On Saturday, April 24, 2021, with the heart and determination of a warrior, Benny lost his battle to cancer. In the short time since his diagnosis, he endured numerous exams and procedures, but never lost the hope of winning the fight. The competitive spirit he had always shown in football, wrestling, and karate didn’t allow his illness to win easily....
Elias Marroquin
Apr 25, 2021
Reverend Elias Moreno Sr., 75 years of age, our dear and much loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, pastor, uncle, mentor, friend, passed away on April 25, 2021, surrounded by his family in Yakima, Washington. Rev. Elias was born in Garza-Gonzalez Nuevo León, Mexico, on May 21, 1945 to Maria Del Refugio and Jose Gabriel Moreno. He and his family...
Michael Chase
Apr 24, 2021
Michael Kim Chase, 59, passed away April 24, 2021 after an 18 month battle with throat cancer. Kim was born May 16, 1961 to Gerald and Joye (Morris) Chase in Yakima, WA. After graduating from Naches High School and Perry Trade, he worked in telecommunications traveling the U.S. and other countries, spending many years in Arizona. He is survived by...
Norberto Balderas
Apr 23, 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021, Norberto Balderas peacefully went to be with the Lord. Norberto was born in China, Nuevo León, Mexico; November 10, 1929. Norberto married the love of his life Celestina Anaya-Balderas June 1956 in McAllen, Texas. Norberto moved his family to Washington state 1963. He settled the family in Brownstown and worked for Morford Ranches. Eventually he...
