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Norberto Balderas

Norberto Balderas

Apr 23, 2021

On Friday, April 23, 2021, Norberto Balderas peacefully went to be with the Lord. Norberto was born in China, Nuevo León, Mexico; November 10, 1929. Norberto married the love of his life Celestina Anaya-Balderas June 1956 in McAllen, Texas. Norberto moved his family to Washington state 1963. He settled the family in Brownstown and worked for Morford Ranches. Eventually he...

Ruby Fund

Ruby Fund

Apr 21, 2021

R. Luevern Smithee, Blachly, Geary, Fund We lost our loving sweet angel mother on Wednesday April 21st 2021 in Yakima. She was born to Homer and Mae (Campbell) Smithee on February 8, 1928 in Everton Arkansas. After moving west to the Naches area she graduated from Naches High School in 1946. She married Paul A Blachly in Kalispell Montana in...

Melvin Jaramillo

Melvin Jaramillo

Apr 21, 2021

Melvin was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle. He was a man of his own makings he lived to enjoy life! He was a man whom loved to rock out there wasn’t a time he wasn't listening to his classic rock. Melvin enjoyed activities such as mechanical work on his cars, playing pool and hanging out with his Bro's,...

Anita Vargas

Anita Vargas

Apr 19, 2021

Anita Vargas, age 92, left to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021 in Benton City, WA surrounded by her dear loved ones. Born to Antonio Hernandez and Manuela Hernandez (Cardenas) in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was raised with four sisters and one brother. Anita met the love of her life, her husband Alfredo Vargas, in Eagle Pass, TX...

Dorothy Curfman

Dorothy Curfman

Apr 17, 2021

Obituary for Dorothy J. Curfman Dorothy Jeanette Verhoef Curfman, age 92, passed away on April 17, 2021 at the home of her granddaughter Kelsey Norman who had been lovingly caring for her. Dorothy was born in the Moxee area of Yakima County on January 7, 1929 to Ben and Mary Ann Verhoef. She was raised in the Moxee area where...

Mary Christensen

Mary Christensen

Apr 17, 2021

Mary N. Christensen was born November 3, 1928 in The Dalles, Oregon to George and Edith (Robison) Goss and passed away April 17, 2021 in Moses Lake, Washington. She grew up in Maryhill, Washington attending grade school in Maryhill and graduating from Goldendale High School in 1946. She graduated from Washington State University in 1950 and completed her medical technology...

Amira Gutierrez

Amira Gutierrez

Apr 16, 2021

Amira (Amy) Gutierrez of Wapato, WA, was gathered into the arms of her heavenly Father on Friday, April 16, 2021. All who knew her are heavy in heart, but the heavens rejoice as another saint claims the crown of victory promised by our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born October 30, 1936, to Roberto & Theodora Salazar in...

Kelly Nedeff

Kelly Nedeff

Apr 16, 2021

Kelly Diane Nedeff DOB: June 29, 1959 DOD: April 15, 2021 Kelly was born in Yakima WA on June 29th, 1959 to Bill and Meryle Nedeff. She attended Union Gap School for Elementary and Junior High and Davis High for School. She had an amazing childhood growing up in the Gap with her siblings and made many lifelong friends, most...

George Sutton

George Sutton

Apr 15, 2021

George Henry Sutton passed away April 15, 2021 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima, WA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was born on April 7, 1933 in Wenatchee, WA to John and Thelma Sutton. George grew up with 4 brothers and 2 sisters in Wenatchee. He attended Upper Columbia Academy and graduated...

Peggy Trotter

Peggy Trotter

Apr 13, 2021

Peggy Maree Trotter, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born January 26th 1937 in Dixie, Washington to Wilfred and Gladys Long. Peggy was a long time resident of Yakima and a cancer survivor. Before retirement Peggy worked for DaVita Healthcare in the dialysis department, where she faithfully served others. Peggy had a vivacious personality and always made the...

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