Obituaries

Feb 27, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Braman) Williams Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Braman) Williams of Selah, Washington, went home to the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ on February 27, 2021 with her family by her side. Betty was born to George and Loretta (Lauer) Braman in St. Cloud, Minnesota on April 24, 1932. Her family moved to Washington to work in the shipyards...

Feb 26, 2021

Feb 25, 2021

Virginia Marvel Pemberton, age 84, died February 25, 2021 in her little apartment at Amber Hills in Prosser, Washington. She was born to Ruth and Wendell Pemberton in Susanville, California on July 7, 1936. Virginia attended grade school in Grandview, a junior high school in Granger, and high school in Sunnyside, Washington. After graduating from high school, she attended Rick’s...

Feb 24, 2021

A long-time resident of Sunnyside, WA completed her earthly journey on February 24th, 2021, at the age of 99. She was home surrounded by her loving family. Evie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her Christian faith guided her in all aspects of her life. Her family was the center of her life and now...

Feb 24, 2021

Franklin Everett East, 71, of Toppenish, WA went home to be with His Lord in heaven on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Yakima, WA. Frank was born in Oxnard, CA on December 9th, 1949 to David L East and Victoria (Flores) Green. He attended Ft. Wayne Bible College in Indiana. Frank married Mary, the love of his life, on July...

Feb 22, 2021

Daniel T. Kuneki, 52 of Bingen, WA, passed away on February 22, 2021, in White Salmon, WA. Daniel was born on April 5, 1968, in Toppenish, WA, to Silas Toontot Kuneki and Molly Johnson Kuneki. Daniel received his education at the Wapato School District. He loved fishing, hunting, picking berries, digging roots, playing basketball, football, watching movies and wrestling. Daniel...

Feb 22, 2021

Rosa Sanchez, 70 of Wapato went to be home with the Lord on February 22, 2021. Rosa was born on September 10, 1950 to Luis and Maria Sanchez. Rosa lived most of her life in Toppenish, where she raised her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to the casino. Survivors include her loving children, Sylvia (Luis)...

Feb 21, 2021

Michael Lee Williams (Mike) was born January 4, 1945, in Toppenish, son of George and Lorraine Williams. Mike passed away on February 21, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife Gail and 3 children, Paula Kelso (Kurt), Robin Enzminger (Lindsay), and Alan Williams, his sister Sherry Hoon (Chris), many grandchildren, a few great-grands, nieces,...

Feb 20, 2021

Feb 20, 2021

Roland Pierre Roy passed away at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Roland and his twin brother Roger were born January 14, 1935 in Sunnyside, Washington to Henri and Marion Roy. He was raised in a large family which would include 10 children. In 1959 he married Janice Wyatt and they were blessed with two children. Roland, or Pierre...

Feb 20, 2021

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Feb 19, 2021

Darryl Melvin Doublerunner, “Sitwell” 59 years old was born on July 20, 1961 to Elizabeth and Anthony Doublerunner in Toppenish. Darryl passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his Toppenish residence in Wanity Park. Darryl was enrolled Yakama Tribal Member and a Blackfeet descendant. He is survived by one daughter, Lahoma Doublerunner (Kyle Hawkins) and two grandchildren, Kyren Northstar...

Feb 19, 2021

Feb 18, 2021

Billie Jean Evers, 91, of Moxee, WA passed away on Feb. 18th, 2021 in Sunnyside, WA. Billie Jean was born in Red Star, Arkansas on Oct. 30th, 1929, the beautiful daughter of Bill & Della Eversole. Being one of the eldest siblings in a family of 12 kids, she only attended school until the 8th grade so that she could...

Feb 18, 2021

Wilburn Louis Hill, “Kukya” born December 22, 1960 to Joe and Helen Miller Hill. Wilburn explained to his family, “I came into this world on a cold snowy day and I will leave this world on a cold snowy day.” February 18, 2021, Wilburn went peacefully home to the Creator on such a day he spoke of, “cold and snow.”...

Feb 18, 2021

Marjorie I. Beebe, 93, born on April 21, 1927, in Chowchilla, CA, died February 18, 2021, at home in Union Gap, WA, surrounded by family. She is proceded in death by her Father, Robert Letlow, and Mother, Alice Lanegan Husband, Abraham Beebe, and son’s, Douglas & Robert Beebe. Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Beebe, sibling, Pat Nichols of...

Feb 17, 2021

On February 17, 2021, Joann LaFollette passed away peacefully. She was 82 years old. Joann was the mother of eight children. Despite her large family Joann always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for her family. There was never a new face that Joann met, that wasn’t immediately family.   Joann was predeceased by her husband Leo...

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...

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...

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...