Aletha Wilma Price
Jan 5, 2026
Aletha Wilma Sconawah Price, age 85 of Wahkiacus, Washington passed away
January 5, 2026 in Yakima, Washington. She was born November 7, 1940 to Eddie J
Sconawah and Edna Wahpat in Toppenish, Washington. She spent most of her life in
Satus, Washington. She is a proud Yakama Nation enrolled member. She was a mother,
sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She spent
many years...
Phillip "Corky" Louis Ambrose Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Phillip Louis Ambrose Jr (Awayama)
To the many people in his life, he was known as "Corky".
When asked how he was, you would often hear him say, "I'm Excellent."
He was born in White Swan on August 12, 1932, to Phillip L. and Grace (Wheeler) Ambrose Sr.
He was a member of the Yakama Nation and a descendant of great-great-grandfather Tochnonumhuh, Nathan Olney...
Ruth M. Martinez
Dec 30, 2025
RUTH MARGARET VALDEZ MARTINEZ
July 4, 1929 - December 30, 2025
Ruth Margaret Valdez Martinez was born July 4, 1929 in Ulm, Wyoming to Roy and Priscilla Valdez. The first years of her young life, she was raised by her grandparents Santiago and Maria Torres, later she returned to live with her parents to help with the younger brothers and sisters.
Ruth attended...
Laura Lynn Larson
Dec 28, 2025
Laura Lynn Larson, born on November 19, 1984, to David and Wendy Van Klinken of Prosser WA, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. We have great comfort knowing she had accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Laura was born and raised in Prosser and was a graduate of Prosser...
Barbara Lange
Dec 27, 2025
Barbara Jean Lange, 95, of Moxee, WA, passed away on December 27, 2025 at NobleAdult Family Home in Vancouver, WA.Born on July 3, 1930 in Oakland, California to LeRoy & Olive Luella Atkins. Barbaragraduated from Yakima High School and later entered the Navy as a Dentalman. Shewas honorably discharged in 1957.Barbara married James (Jim) Lange in December 1956 and they...
Joseph D. Agapith
Dec 27, 2025
Joseph Dean Agapith at 57 years of age, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 at Deacon Hospital Spokane, WA. He was born on July 22, 1968. His parents are the late Ida Agapith and late Melvin Jarmillo. He married late Shelly Higheagle in Wapato her children Nicole, Jonathan, Richard Higheagle all reside in Salem, Oregon. One sibling late Jonathan...
Jesus C. Hernandez
Dec 25, 2025
Jesus Hernandez was called home to heaven, where he now rests in the loving embrace of the Lord, reunited with his mother and father. From that place of peace, he continues to keep a watchful eye over all of us, offering comfort, strength, and guidance to those he loved so deeply here on earth. Though our hearts grieve his passing, we find solace...
Lawrence S. Jensen
Dec 24, 2025
Lawrence S. “Larry” Jensen (1929 - 2025)
A beloved member of his family and community, Lawrence Schmella Jensen peacefully passed away in Toppenish, Washington on December 24, 2025. He was 96 years of age.
Born to Pat and Cleo Jensen on April 13, 1929, Larry grew up on the family homestead on Jensen Road south of Toppenish. And later, he and his...
Andrew Jack Adams
Dec 24, 2025
Andrew Jack Adams (A.J.)Born September 15, 1951, A.J. returned to be with his Creator on December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his children and family.
A.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Chester (Jack) Adams; his beloved daughter, Victoria; his older sisters Connie Adams, Vivian Adams, and his cherished nephew David (Bugs) Phillips; and many deeply...
Mary L. Casady
Dec 23, 2025
Mary L. Casady, 72, of White Swan, WA, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Landmark Nursing Home.
Born on July 23, 1953, in Grants Pass, OR, to Ralf and Lavina Ripley, Mary graduated from Wapato High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Heritage University.
Mary cherished spending time with her husband, Keith, and their family. She also had a...
Lloyd Johnson
Dec 22, 2025
Lloyd Johnson died on December 22, 2025, in Yakima, Washington. He was born on
March 4, 1932, in Calipatria, CA.
Lloyd died as he lived, with a laugh and a joke, and even in extreme pain, he could
crack a joke. He mostly made jokes about himself. He only had good words to say
about others. He was a disabled veteran, having served in...
Libertad "Lily" Dasalla Torres
Dec 22, 2025
Libertad “Lily” Velasco Dasalla Torres; February 6th, 1934-December 22nd, 2025
Libertad “Lily” Velasco Dasalla Torres, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 22nd, 2025. She was surrounded by family whom she loved very dearly and beyond measure. Lily was born on February 6th, 1934 in Basilian, Mindanao, Philippines. She is preceded in death by her father Benigno Dasalla, mother Damiana...
Ricky Jason York
Dec 19, 2025
Ricky Jason York passed peacefully with loved ones by his side on December 19, 2025.
Ricky was born on November 3, 1951, to Basil and Tudy (Alta) York. He was the fourth of five sons. Ricky attended school in Wapato, Washington.
In 1970, Ricky met his soul mate, Paulette Little. They were married in December 1972. Together they had three daughters, Lori,...
Robert Taylor
Dec 18, 2025
Robert (Bob) George Taylor from Zillah Washington passed away on December 18th 2025.
Born in New York to Matthew Taylor and Evalyn Taylor on December 23rd, 1941. Bob served in the US Army and was a New York police officer.
Bob Married his Wife Betty Jean Sheldon on July 25th1965. Bob and Betty Moved to Fort Hood, Texas, where Bob was stationed.
After...
