Robert Smith
Mar 28, 2021
Robert Smith was born on February 21, 1989, to David Smith and Tuesday McCoy. On March 28, 2021, he passed away at Virginia Mason in Seattle, Wa with family by his side. Robbie grew up in Gleed where he attended school at Naches. Ever Since he was little Robbie loved sports from playing to watching he could truly tell you...
Robert Salinas
Mar 28, 2021
Robert E. Salinas, 63 years old, passed away peacefully at Yakima Valley Memorial on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Robert was born to Biterbo and Filomena Salinas in Toppenish, WA on June 6 of 1957. Robert met the love of his life, Yolanda, while at a dance at the “Puerta Negra” in Toppenish. They married on October 5, 1974. Robert’s love...
Susan Davis
Mar 25, 2021
Susan Laine (Withers) Davis Born July 25, 1951, Susan was the second child of Marvin Virgil Withers and Beulah Virginia (Quigley) Withers. Sue’s early years were spent living in Yakima. When her father, working for Webb Logging got a job in the woods north of Goldendale, she moved to a logging camp along Satus Pass with her brothers, Calvin and...
John Shock
Mar 24, 2021
John Scott Shock Jr. also known by his Indian name Xlaakíwinch passed on Wednesday March 24, 2021 in Granger Wa. He was one of the kindest souls you would have ever met. He always had a smile on his face. He was also a very humble and kind hearted man who loved all his family, especially his nieces and nephews....
Jose Sanchez
Mar 23, 2021
Jose Sanchez passed away in Sunnyside, Washington on March 23, 2021. He was born on August 14, 1943, to Jesus and Nasaria Sanchez. In 1970, Jose got married to his beautiful bride Lorenza Acevedo, celebrating over 50 years together. He is survived by his wife, Lorenza; children, Jose Sanchez Jr, Roberto Sanchez (Brooke), Leonel Sanchez (Courtney), Ismael Sanchez, Maria Sanchez...
Richard Scott
Mar 22, 2021
Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 22nd, 2021. He was born on August 5th, 1927, to Roland and Georgia Scott. He was raised on a ranch in Brownstown, WA. He attended Mountain View School for first through third grade. His family moved to Medicine Valley and later to the cattle/dairy ranch off of Signal...
Leroy Henke
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...
Jack Barker
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...
Loren Selam
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...
Gerald Mcdonald
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...
Annie Alexander
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...
Mary Nanez
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...
