Obituaries

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Annie Alexander

Annie Alexander

Mar 18, 2021

Annie Lou Alexander, 78 was called home to the creator March 18, 2021, at Toppenish Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born February 24, 1943, in Nespelem, Wa. Annie earned a degree from Eastern Washington University later in life and then went on to Author many books about Native Culture and traditions. Not only was she an accomplished Author she...

Mary Nanez

Mary Nanez

Mar 17, 2021

On March 17, 2021 Mary M. Nanez, 86, was called home to the Lord. Mary was born June 16, 1934 to the late Juanita R. and Cirilo Macias. Mary was known to many as “Nana” and held that title proudly. She was always cooking for everyone and made the best homemade flour tortillas. Mary always kept herself busy and loved...

Lilivon Godfrey

Lilivon Godfrey

Mar 15, 2021

Lilivon Darlene Godfrey passed away on 3/15/2021 at her residence. Lily was born on 3/03/1938 to Ty and Lilivon Bolt. She was raised in Glenwood, WA with her six brothers and sisters, graduating from Glenwood HS in 1956. She then moved to Yakima and attended Charm Beauty School. She worked for 10 years in a nursing home, and many years...

John De Luna

John De Luna

Mar 14, 2021

On Sunday, March 14, 2021 John Daryle De Luna passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. John was born on Saturday, May 2,1964 to Ray and Clara De Luna in Sunnyside, Washington. His father being military moved around and at some point they settled in California for a time before moving back to the Yakima Valley....

Walter Desallier

Walter Desallier

Mar 14, 2021

Walter F. Desallier, (better known as Bill or Billy), of Moxee, WA, went to be with the Lord on March 14th, 2021, at the Landmark Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter J. and Ina Desallier and his older sister, LaVon (Bonnie) Barour. His celebration of life will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd...

Steve Scott

Steve Scott

Mar 13, 2021

Steve Scott was born on June 19, 1988 to Dawn Eve Scott and Steve Ronald Scott in Yakima, WA. He passed away on March 13, 2021 at the young age of 32. Growing up he loved fishing with his family and going on hunting trips with his Dad. When he was younger you could often find him playing Pokemon with...

Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins

Mar 12, 2021

MICHAEL JOHNATHAN JAMES “JJ” WATKINS Michael Johnathan James Watkins was called home to the Creator March 12, 2021, at 21 years old. Michael, known to most as JJ, was born on September 28, 1999 in Goldendale, WA to Karla Ann Watkins and Dustin Martin Fink. JJ was raised in Harrah, WA and attended Harrah Community Christian School and White Swan...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Mar 11, 2021

Robert Don Wilson (Papa), 83 years old, joined Our Lord and Stacie Wilson, his wife and one true love, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Don was born in Forney, Texas on October 23, 1937 to William Herbert Wilson and Mamie Florence (Smith) Wilson.  On July 7, 1980 Don married Stacie, in Yakima, WA., together they raised a loving family.  Don's...

Lonnie Rucker

Lonnie Rucker

Mar 8, 2021

Lonnie Rucker was born July 25, 1956, in Bellingham, Washington, to Rev. James and Arliss Rucker, the third of three daughters, following her sisters Jan and Terri. Lonnie loved Jesus above all else and couldn’t remember a time before she knew and followed him. The daughter of an Assembly of God pastor, Lonnie and her family lived in various places...

Sylvia Lopez

Sylvia Lopez

Mar 7, 2021

On March 7, 2021 Heaven gained another Angel. Sylvia Lopez born June, 25, 1965 in Toppenish, Wa to Esmeralda and Raoul Lopez. Sylvia was very talented with her arts and crafts especially crocheting. She was extremely thoughtful and would constantly be thinking of different things she could make for friends and family. Sylvia was a very happy, caring and loving...

Norma Schick

Norma Schick

Mar 5, 2021

Our loving Mother left this world and went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on April 3, 1931 in Decatur Arkansas to Ralph and Mittie Della Wood in a little log cabin with a dirt floor, no electricity or running water. Early in her life, she...

Ronald Donaldson

Ronald Donaldson

Mar 3, 2021

Ronald Dale Donaldson, 73, of Yakima WA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Cottage in the Meadow on March 3, 2021 just in time to take his tee time to the clouds. He was born September 5, 1947, the son of Russell and Carol Donaldson, and the big brother to Ken Donaldson. During his youth, Ron...

Theron Larue

Theron Larue

Mar 1, 2021

Theron (Terry) LaRue, 93, died March 1, 2021 in Yakima, Washington. He was born April 21, 1927, in Peshtigo Wisconsin, the son of Cecil LaRue and Marvel Dye. Theron served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged. He received American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon.He...

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