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Arthur Wingate
Jun 4, 2021
Arthur Roy Wingate passed away Friday, June 4th at Cottage in the Meadow, with his family at his side. Arthur was born October 21st 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri, to Orville and Eunice Wingate. His family moved from Arkansas to Yakima Valley in 1955. Arthur graduated from Davis High School in 1965. He joined the army in 1967 and was in...
Maria Marquez
Jun 4, 2021
Maria Socorro Marquez, 73, of Celaya , Guanajuato, Mexico, passed away on 04 June 2021. Maria was born to parents Anselma RenterÃa and Saturnino Godinez, on 08/05/1948 in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. Maria moved to the Untied States in 1986. Maria lived in Sunnyside for more than 35 years. Maria worked as a Childcare provider/ Business Owner for 20 years. Maria...
Evalene Neal
Jun 2, 2021
Yakima - Evalene Neal passed away on June 2, 2021, at Willow Springs Rehab in Yakima, WA. She was born in Clay, LA to John and Ora Higginbotham. Evalene came to the Yakima area at the age of 9. Her family were seasonal fruit workers at first but settled in Tieton in the late 40's. At age 15 She met,...
Debbie Humphrey
May 31, 2021
Debbie Jo Humphrey (Delp) finished her battle with multiple health problems, leaving her earthly home, and victoriously stepping into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on May 31, 2021. Debbie was born in Hood River Oregon on March 2nd 1960 to parents Billy L Delp and Neoma Conner. The family moved to Zillah Washington, where Debbie...
Bobby Ring
May 29, 2021
Our mom had a severe heart condition and COPD and she endured these health issues with fortitude and grace. But Dementia proved to be the health problem she could not beat. On May 29, 2021 Bobby Dean Ervin Ring passed away at Chandler House in Yakima with her eldest son, Ed, at her side. Mom was born in Tellico Plains,...
Lee Godfrey
May 29, 2021
Lee V Godfrey, of Yakima, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 at the age of 92. He is survived by his 3 children, David R. Godfrey of Colville, WA; Susan E. White of Yakima, WA and Mark D. Godfrey and his wife Bonita Godfrey of Zillah, WA. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is...
Gerben Leyendekker
May 28, 2021
Gerben Leyendekker, 71 passed away May 28, 2021 near family Helen Leyendekker Dairy at S.L.I. Road in Sunnyside, WA. Gerben born April 25, 1950 in Sneek, (Friesland) Netherlands on April 25, 1950 to Arthur Ate Sr. and Helen Leyendekker. He was baptized May 14, 1950 in the Gereformeerde Church in Bolsward where parents and family attended. Shortly thereafter, they were...
Norma Garcia
May 27, 2021
NORMA TREVINO GARCIA Norma T. Garcia, 65, of Yakima and Mabton died on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born August 22, 1955 in Prosser, Washington, to Moises (Moi) and Noemi (Mickey) Garcia. She spent her early years moving with her family for agricultural work. The family moved to Mesa area when our...
Carollee Fisher
May 26, 2021
Carollee Monteaka Kay Fisher born on September 8, 1994 died on May 26th, 2021 at far too young age of 26 years old. She was born and raised in Yakima, WA by her parents, DeAnna and Delbert Boss. She was the fifth of six sisters, Sarah, Trisha, Monica, Tina, and Desirae. Sometimes they would bicker and squabble but were always...
Jorine Rogers
May 23, 2021
Jorine Caroline Rogers passed away on. May 23, 2021 at her home in Selah, WA. Jorine was born in Blaine, WA., April 23, 1926 to Norine and Joe Fayette. Jorine married Arthur Rogers on April 23, 1948. Jorine was a homemaker and enjoyed having her big family. Later in life she enjoyed reading romance novels, watching old westerns, and watching...
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