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Delilah Martinez

Delilah Martinez

Feb 16, 2021

Patinway – Delilah J. Martinez (Sockzehigh) July 18, 1948 – February 16, 2021 A wonderful sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. The little big sister of David Northover, Loretta Smiscon, Syldia Smiscon, Chester Rodriquez, Felicia Smiscon, Philip Rodriquez and the late Ross Sockzehigh, Sally Ann Rodriquez and Nina Thompson. The loving wife of Marvin Martinez Sr. The proud mother of...

Barbara Eakman-Spencer

Barbara Eakman-Spencer

Feb 14, 2021

Barbara Jean Eakman Spencer passed away February 14, 2021. She was born in Yakima on January 27, 1942 to Robert and Donna (McCain) Berghoff. Barbara’s maternal grandmother, Nellie McCain, and Aunts Bessie (Cook Sines) and Faye (Dunsmore) played important roles throughout her life, helping to raise Barbara after her parent’s divorce. Barbara was married to Grover Eakman from 1960 to...

Refugio Roa

Refugio Roa

Feb 12, 2021

Refugio “Cuco” Roa, age 54 of Wapato was called to be with our Lord and Savior Christ on February 12, 2021 at Cottage in The Meadow. He was born November 18th, 1966 in Toppenish, Washington to Daniel M. Roa and Ramona Sanchez-Roa. He is preceded in death by his father Daniel M. Roa Cuco is survived by his mother, Ramona...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Feb 9, 2021

Our mother Maria Elena Garcia known to many as “Mary Helen”, peacefully left us to be with her Heavenly Father on February 9, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1955 in Taft, Texas to Ray Elizondo and Ester Martinez and raised by Biscente Nunez Sr and Ester Martinez. She graduated from Granger High school in 1975. She then began...

Seberiano Chacon

Seberiano Chacon

Feb 8, 2021

Seberiano Chacon-Alvarado was born on May 23, 1949, in Chalatenango, El Salvador. He was a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather. On Monday, February 8, 2021, Seberiano went to his forever home with the lord, and many other of his loved ones. A humble man who took a chance of a lifetime to leave his home...

Ruby Estep

Ruby Estep

Feb 6, 2021

Ruby Mae Estep gained her Angel wings on Saturday February 6, 2021. Ruby was born in Prescott, WA to Lloyd Summerlin and Nora Mae Summerlin (Taylor). Ruby was a dedicated member of the Whiley City Church. Ruby was an amazing person in life and will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Nora, as...

Phil Gonzales

Phil Gonzales

Feb 2, 2021

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Phil Gonzales, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 92. Phil was born on June 9, 1928 in Minatare, Scottsbluff County, Nebraska to Victor and Lus (Castillo) Gonzales. As the family grew, they moved to Worland, Wyoming and worked in agriculture. They relocated once again in the 1940’s, making their home in...

Rita Wallahee

Rita Wallahee

Feb 2, 2021

Rita Anne Smartlowit Wallahee Born on April 9, 1957 to February 2, 2021 at 12:30 pm Rita enjoyed the mountains , weaving, knitting, cross country, she attended college, graduated with a Masters degree at Heritage College. She made the Who's Who (National College honors) worked for Wapato School District, the Wildhorse Casino resort for 10 years. She worked in many...

Fayne Dragoo

Fayne Dragoo

Feb 1, 2021

Fayne A. Dragoo 
April 14, 1929 – February 1, 2021 Fayne was born to Harold and Ella Feis in Fairmont, Nebraska on April 14, 1929 and passed peacefully on February 1, 2021. Fayne married her Reynolds (Nebraska) High School sweetheart Bob Dragoo on June 1, 1946, in Washington, Kansas. In 1947 Bob and Fayne moved to Washington State joining Bob’s...

Ponciano Madrigal

Ponciano Madrigal

Feb 1, 2021

Ponciano Gómez Madrigal recibió su alas el 1 de Febrero de 2021. Ponciano nació el 24 de Agosto de 1943 en Coalcoman Michoacán México sus padres José Santos Gómez (fallecido) y María de Jesús Madrigal (fallecida). Ponciano se caso con Anna María Contreras el 29 de Noviembre de 1964. En México Ponciano plantaba y cosechaba vegetales y tenia animales de...

Cynthia Lock

Cynthia Lock

Jan 31, 2021

Our loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend was received into heaven January 31, 2021. This loss will leave an irreplaceable void in our hearts and lives. Cynthia (Cyndie) Lu Lock-Norwood was born to Frank and Julare (Woody & Jonni) Norwood on July 23, 1950, in Seattle. Cyndie was the first of 6 children. In her role...

Rafael Villasenor

Rafael Villasenor

Jan 30, 2021

Rafael Villasenor (Anaya) passed away on the morning of January 30, 2021 after a prolonged illness. He was born October 5, 1948 along with a twin brother, Francisco (Pancho), in San Antonio de los Macedo, Jalisco, Mexico to his parents, Rosalio Villasenor (Macedo) and Maria Consuelo Anaya (Cuevas). Rafael was the 4th oldest of 12 children. His siblings are Teresa,...

Eugene Strocsher

Eugene Strocsher

Jan 30, 2021

Eugene (Geno) Wayne Strocsher of Naches, Washington went to be with his Lord and Savior, January 30th 2021at The Cottage in the Meadow; after a tremendously difficult and long struggle with lung disease. His adoring wife of 46 years was at his side. Eugene was born April 28th, 1954 in Puyallup, Washington; the son of the late Walter and Mary...

Estela Vasquez

Estela Vasquez

Jan 30, 2021

Estela Jaime (Payan) Vasquez, Chipas (Sparky) & Star, 87 of Wapato, WA, passed away on 01/30/2021 at her home. She was born on July 10, 1933, in Worland, Wyoming to Frank Jaime and Angelina Payan Jaime. Estela studied at Central WA State College and married Lasaro Vasquez - would have been 60 years in 2014, dad passed away on 10/28/2013....

Leticia De Rangel

Leticia De Rangel

Jan 30, 2021

Leticia Macías De Rangel, 68, of Toppenish, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, at home. Native of Michoacán, MX, daughter of late Luis and Leonor (Silva) Macías. She was born in Pajuacaran, Michoacán on November 05, 1952. Leticia moved to Yakima Valley as a young adult and was a resident of Yakima all of her life. Leticia worked at several...

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