Obituaries
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James Bacon
Jul 28, 2021
Jim Bacon passed away on July 28, 2021, in Yakima, WA. Jim was born on September 02, 1971, to Jim and Joyce Bacon. Joyce married Dennis Bracket in 1979, and together they raised Jim and his younger brother John here in Yakima. It is with extreme sadness Jim’s family would like to express how the unmeasurable consequences of alcohol abuse...
Richard Olney
Jul 27, 2021
Richard Vic Olney, known by family and friends as Richie, was born April 1, 1975, in Yakima, WA. His parents were Richard Victor Olney Jr. and Mary J. Valdez Olney; he was the youngest in a brood of seven kids. Richie left this Earth on July 27, 2021, at 46 years of age. Richie Olney was a proud member of...
Wanda Quick
Jul 27, 2021
Wanda Lee Quick passed away on July 27, 2021 with her family at her side. Wanda was born July 9th 1932 in Bruneau Idaho to Hope and Fred Cullen. Wanda was raised by Hope and her step-father, John Kofol. Wanda was the eldest of four children. She has a younger sister, Jackie, and two younger brothers, Johnny Ray, and Andy....
Frederick Ike
Jul 26, 2021
Frederick Ike Jr Born July 31,1956 to indian residential school survivors Chief Frederick Ike Sr and to Daisy (Tal-Li-wah) Ike. Fred was then by age of 11 helped take care of siblings to keep them out of the government system. Brothers, Lucas & Tyrone(Dereck Tasympt) Sisters Lena, Lavena(Lovie) and Leona. Proceeded in death, by Ivan, Dena TC (Tom Cody) and...
Eleuterio Resendez
Jul 25, 2021
Eleuterio Abundis Resendez, age 81, passed away on July 25th, 2021 in his home. Eleuterio is survived by his wife Estefana, 9 children, 38 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother Antonia Resendez, his father Juan Abundis and his grandson Joel Isaac Abundis. Eleuterio was born on October 9th, 1939 in El Derramadero León...
Rose Handy
Jul 24, 2021
Rose Marie (known as Marie) Guard Handy was born on February 3, 1926 in Rupert Idaho to Rose Ellen and Henry O. Guard. She was number 8 of 9 children. She graduated from High School with the class of 1944 in Rupert. After graduation, Marie moved to San Francisco and went to work for Pan Am. Ten months later, being...
Sandra Zier
Jul 24, 2021
Sandra J Zier “Sandy”, age 74, of Yakima, Washington joined the Lord, husband Melvin Zier, daughter Debbie Brashear and parents Kenneth and Doris on July 24, 2021 while surrounded by her loved ones. Sandra was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 28, 1947. Sandra is survived by her 3 Children and their spouses: Brian Zier (Jennifer Zier), Christopher...
Anthony Gardee
Jul 22, 2021
Anthony Lynn Gardee was born March 3, 1957 to Charles Gardee Sr and Sylvia Winnier and went home to the creator July 22, 2021. Anthony was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation. Anthony was a fisherman, wood cutter, hunter, played football and basketball in his younger days. He enjoyed football Sunday’s rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs, enjoyed time...
Melissa Russell
Jul 17, 2021
Melissa Ann Russell, 41, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2021, at Yakima Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1979, in Yakima, the daughter of Kevin W. And Patricia A. Russell. Melissa graduated from Eagle High school class of 1998. She earned her Associate’s Degree at Everest College in 2011. Melissa married Gerald Hastings. Melissa was a licensed...
Johnny Hamilton
Jul 15, 2021
Johnny Ray Hamilton was the 5th child of Jasper and Bertha Hamilton. He was born in Ruston Louisiana, October 16th 1942. He later accepted Christ at an early age, at St. Peter Baptist church. Due to poor health, he was happy to be moving to California. His family accepted him in death: Parents Bertha and Jasper Hamilton. Wife Lydia Hamilton....
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