Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

LeRoy Ewald Henke of Yakima, WA was born July 4, 1944 in Tacoma, WA. The Tacoma newspaper stated, “The only little firecracker born that day.” Roy passed March 21, 2021 of unknown causes. He was the second of ten children born to Ewald E. Henke and Mary J. Andreas Henke. He grew up in Toppenish and attended the Wapato School...

Mar 20, 2021

Mar 20, 2021

Mar 19, 2021

Jack was born to Jack and Rosella Barker on August 31, 1932. He graduated from Yakima High School in 1954 and joined the Navy for four years. After his military service, he worked for General Foods as a sales manager, then bought Hi-Ho Thriftway that he owned for ten years. After selling the supermarket, he managed Associated Grocers before buying...

Mar 19, 2021

Loren Alan Selam Sr. also known by his Indian name We Ya Nin tha passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Seattle, WA. He was one of the rarest types of person you could ever hope to meet. He was a teacher of our traditional ways of life. He helped many understand the Yakama Nation Culture and Values. He...

Mar 18, 2021

Gerald Bennet McDonald passed away on March 18, 2021, in The Dalles, Oregon. Gerald was born in Sunnyside, Washington in 1933 to parents Gale and Eloise McDonald. He had one brother Ronald McDonald who is now deceased. Gerald spent his entire childhood and much of his adult life in Sunnyside. He graduated from high school in Sunnyside. He met and...

Mar 18, 2021

Mar 18, 2021

Annie Lou Alexander, 78 was called home to the creator March 18, 2021, at Toppenish Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born February 24, 1943, in Nespelem, Wa. Annie earned a degree from Eastern Washington University later in life and then went on to Author many books about Native Culture and traditions. Not only was she an accomplished Author she...

Mar 17, 2021

On March 17, 2021 Mary M. Nanez, 86, was called home to the Lord. Mary was born June 16, 1934 to the late Juanita R. and Cirilo Macias. Mary was known to many as “Nana” and held that title proudly. She was always cooking for everyone and made the best homemade flour tortillas. Mary always kept herself busy and loved...

Mar 16, 2021

Mar 15, 2021

Lilivon Darlene Godfrey passed away on 3/15/2021 at her residence. Lily was born on 3/03/1938 to Ty and Lilivon Bolt. She was raised in Glenwood, WA with her six brothers and sisters, graduating from Glenwood HS in 1956. She then moved to Yakima and attended Charm Beauty School. She worked for 10 years in a nursing home, and many years...

Mar 14, 2021

On Sunday, March 14, 2021 John Daryle De Luna passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. John was born on Saturday, May 2,1964 to Ray and Clara De Luna in Sunnyside, Washington. His father being military moved around and at some point they settled in California for a time before moving back to the Yakima Valley....

Mar 14, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

Walter F. Desallier, (better known as Bill or Billy), of Moxee, WA, went to be with the Lord on March 14th, 2021, at the Landmark Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter J. and Ina Desallier and his older sister, LaVon (Bonnie) Barour. His celebration of life will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd...

Mar 13, 2021

Steve Scott was born on June 19, 1988 to Dawn Eve Scott and Steve Ronald Scott in Yakima, WA. He passed away on March 13, 2021 at the young age of 32. Growing up he loved fishing with his family and going on hunting trips with his Dad. When he was younger you could often find him playing Pokemon with...

Mar 12, 2021

Mar 12, 2021

MICHAEL JOHNATHAN JAMES “JJ” WATKINS Michael Johnathan James Watkins was called home to the Creator March 12, 2021, at 21 years old. Michael, known to most as JJ, was born on September 28, 1999 in Goldendale, WA to Karla Ann Watkins and Dustin Martin Fink. JJ was raised in Harrah, WA and attended Harrah Community Christian School and White Swan...

Mar 11, 2021

Robert Don Wilson (Papa), 83 years old, joined Our Lord and Stacie Wilson, his wife and one true love, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Don was born in Forney, Texas on October 23, 1937 to William Herbert Wilson and Mamie Florence (Smith) Wilson.  On July 7, 1980 Don married Stacie, in Yakima, WA., together they raised a loving family.  Don's...

Mar 8, 2021

Mar 8, 2021

Lonnie Rucker was born July 25, 1956, in Bellingham, Washington, to Rev. James and Arliss Rucker, the third of three daughters, following her sisters Jan and Terri. Lonnie loved Jesus above all else and couldn’t remember a time before she knew and followed him. The daughter of an Assembly of God pastor, Lonnie and her family lived in various places...