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David Dunn

David Dunn

Jan 6, 2021

David Dunn, 58, dad and husband of Zillah Washington entered into Jesus' arms Wednesday, January 6th 2021. He was and is a loving dad to his daughters Sarah, Theresa, Mary and Breanna. He was and is a loving husband to his wife Terri who also loved him so much. Dad, mom wanted you to know that she loves you so...

Heinrich Furtner

Heinrich Furtner

Jan 5, 2021

Heinrich Johann Furtner, better known as Henry Furtner passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 84. After a week of Covid-19 related pneumonia, Henry died peacefully in the hands of the Lord. Henry was born in Munich, Germany on December 3, 1936 to Johann and Erika Furtner. Henry is survived by his wife Victoria; daughters: Sandra...

Brook Fuller

Brook Fuller

Jan 5, 2021

Following a reading of Robert Frost’s ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ and surrounded by love, Brook Fuller peacefully passed on January 5, 2021 in Yakima, Washington. Brook was born to Vicki Fuller on November 15, 1980, minutes after her twin sister Jamie and three years to the day after their sister Brandy.
 In 1994, after Brandy’s passing, the...

Karen Schmidt

Karen Schmidt

Jan 5, 2021

Karen J. Schmidt, 72, passed away from earth and into Jesus Christ’s arms on Jan. 5, 2021, after a short illness. She was surrounded by Ken and family at Cottage in the Meadow. Karen was born on March 31, 1948 in Spokane, WA to Wendell Williams and Beatrice (Benson) Williams. Karen was a RN for 39 years. She worked at...

Robert Czahara

Robert Czahara

Jan 5, 2021

Robert John Czahara passed away surrounded by love on 1/5/21. Born 9/1/45 in Passaic, NJ to Anna (Paskrta) and John Czahara. His mother died at a young age and Bob & his 2 younger brothers grew up in orphanages in Lodi & Carnie. At 16, his first job bagging groceries at A & P allowed him to take food to...

Sandra Vigil

Sandra Vigil

Jan 4, 2021

SANDRA LOU VIGIL (KATEN) Born 1/4/42 in Alliance, NE Passed away peacefully on 1/4/2021 at home. She moved to Ellensburg, WA as a small girl with her family then they settled in Goldendale in 1948. She started her own family in the Goldendale area and moved to the lower Yakima Valley in the late 60’s with her late husband and...

Linda Woods

Linda Woods

Jan 4, 2021

Linda Mae Woods, “Wyckstaknee” was born Sept. 23, 1959 to Joe and Louise Frank Woods. She was a proud member of the Yakama Nation. She graduated from Chemawa High School and later attended Yakima Valley Community College. Linda was outgoing and friendly and enjoyed making new friends. She would always leave you laughing when departing and say “See you next...

Felipa Contreras

Felipa Contreras

Jan 3, 2021

Felipa Cuevas Contreras left to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 3rd, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jilotlan de los Dolores, Jalisco, Mexico to Porfirio Cuevas and Maria de Jesus Cisneros on December 15, 1926. Felipa was preceded in death by her husband, Ismael Contreras; her son, Ismael Contreras; siblings,...

Jessica Dave

Jessica Dave

Jan 3, 2021

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Doris Thomas

Doris Thomas

Jan 1, 2021

DORIS EDITH THOMAS October 27, 1927-January 1, 2021 In the early morning hours of January 1, 2021 Doris E. (Hilton) Thomas passed away at her home in Yakima, WA. Doris was born October 27, 1927 to Everett & Edna Hilton in Yakima, WA. The family moved to Long Beach, CA in 1934. She married Kermet Thomas and they had 4...

Margaret Cole

Margaret Cole

Dec 31, 2020

Margaret Cole of Wapato was born on July 30, 1945 and went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 31st, 2020 at the age of 75. She was one of 5 children born to Archie and Pearl Kenney. She met and married Ronald Cole in Mead, Oklahoma on September 13, 1963. They were blessed with 6 children, 15...

Margarita Castillo

Margarita Castillo

Dec 30, 2020

Margarita Castillo passed away on December 30th, 2020 in Moses Lake, WA. She was born on August 2nd, 1928 in Pflugerville, TX to the late Hipolito and Gertrudis Moreno. Maggie was the eldest of ten siblings. She picked cotton in Texas for a short time and worked in the beets in Montana. She moved to Wapato, WA in 1943 with...

Maria Estrella

Maria Estrella

Dec 29, 2020

Maria Elena Estrella, age 71 of Sunnyside, went home to be in the arms of our Heavenly Father Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ on December 29th, 2020. Elena, born on May 6th, 1949 to Manuel and Maria Ramirez in the Township of Berlin, Michigan, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. As a child, she loved to spend time...

Keith Wickstrom

Keith Wickstrom

Dec 28, 2020

Keith Lee Wickstrom was born December 18, 1940 to Hjalmar and Hazel Wickstrom. He had two brothers and one sister. He went to be with his Lord December 28, 2020, 10 days after his 80th birthday. Keith grew up on an apple and pear Orchard in Selah, WA. He played 3rd base on the Selah baseball team that beat Richland...

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