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Sharon Hedden
Apr 8, 2021
Sharon Lyne Carlson Hedden Born September 18, 1939 in Spokane, Washington to Eric Carlson and Marceline Cavender. April 8th, 2021 mom went to be with her Lord and Savior, with her beloved family at her side. Sharon attended grade school in Sunnyside Washington, high school at Holy Names Academy Seattle Washington, and continued her education by attending Seattle U, U...
Loretta Clerf
Apr 4, 2021
Loretta Louise Clerf passed away peacefully in the early hours of Easter morning April 4, 2021 following a sudden illness. Loretta was born in Ellensburg, WA to Nicolas and Ella (Buening). Loretta was colloquially known as “Babe” an endearing moniker bestowed upon her as a small child by her dearly cherished Uncle Lou with whom she remained very close throughout...
Barbara James
Apr 3, 2021
Barbara Joyce James Barbara was born May 23, 1951 to William Gerald James and Gloria Grace (Ganuelas) Shilow in Yakima, Wa. She was the eldest child of many more to come. Barbara was a descendent of Yakama Nation and enrolled member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Barbara attended school in Wapato and graduated with her sister Lois in 1970....
Marilyn Butler
Apr 2, 2021
Marilyn R Butler went home to be with Jesus on April 2, 2021. She was born March 1, 1949 in Yakima, Washington to Willard and Faye Roberts. Marilyn is proceeded in death by her parents Willard and FayeRoberts , her brothers; Willard Roberts Jr., John Roberts, Paul Roberts and David Roberts, sisters; Carolyn Roberts- Halfsos, Mary Roberts Zumwalt, Husband James...
Richard Hamlin
Apr 2, 2021
Richard W. Hamlin passed away on April 2, 2021 in Yakima, Washington. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lillian. Richard or “Dick” was raised in Kentucky and was led to Washington by way of his service in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Dick became a Real Estate Broker in the Federal Way area...
Angel Valero
Apr 1, 2021
It is with great sorrow that the family of Angel Valero announces his passing on April 1st, 2021 at the age of 67. Angel was born in Huron, California on June 23, 1953 and was one of eight children. He graduated from Alisal High School and soon after joined the Airforce. It was during this time he met his wife...
Teresa Cruz
Mar 30, 2021
Mother Teresa On 3/30/2021 we lost a person that has touched the souls of so many. Teresa Kay Cruz (Heichel) was 57years young. She was a daughter,sister, mother, grandma,aunt,and friend to every soul she came in contact with. She will never be forgotten. She leaves behind a husband, two daughters , a son, and too many to count adopted kids....
Margarita Campos
Mar 29, 2021
Margarita Ayala Campos went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the age of 96 born in Goliad Texas on November 18, 1924, to Manuel Ayala and Epitacia Dominguez. Predeceased by her loving husband of 76 years Jesus Campos Sr. Margarita was survived by her 7 children Celia Lopez, Alice Garcia(Pastor Juan) Jesse Campos, Gilbert Campos(Rosie)...
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...
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