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Roger Schrotenboer
Feb 12, 2026
Roger Wayne Schrotenboer passed away on February 12, 2026 and found rest in the Lord after a 20+ year long journey with Parkinson's Disease. His servant heart and hard-working, kind demeanor will be remembered by his family and friends.
Born in Yakima, WA on March 23, 1954 to Harold and Thelma (Oord) Schrotenboer he was the third of five children, and...
Jennifer Marie George
Feb 12, 2026
Jennifer “Jen” Marie George-Fiander was born on December 30, 1977, and passed away February 12, 2026. She was brought into this world by her late father Macy Greg George and her mother Barbara “Bo” Jo Haggerty. Jennifer was raised and educated in White Swan, WA, where she attended Fort Simcoe Job Corps. During that time, she built friendships that became...
Betty Cherry
Feb 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Betty J. Cherry
July 31, 1935 – February 11, 2026
Betty was born on July 31, 1935, in Salem, Arkansas, to Ina L. Owens (Cochran) and Jesse D. Owens. She met her husband, William (Bill) F. Cherry, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. They were married on March 15, 1953, in Salem, Arkansas. Later that same year,...
Daryl Allen Robare
Feb 11, 2026
Daryl Allen Robare, age 82, of Zillah, Washington passed away February 11 at home.
Born February 7, 1944 in Negaunee, Michigan to George and Audrey Robare he was the second son and a prankster from a young age. He loved sports and was a star basketball player for the miners of Negaunee. He graduated in 1966 from Northern Michigan University with...
Marilyn E Smith
Feb 10, 2026
Marilyn Smith was born on September 9th 1941 to Ken and Irma Alderson. She fell asleep in Jesus on February 10th 2026. She was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. She is survived by her Husband Dave and her two sons and their wives David Jr. and Tammy and Kenny and Tina, her sister Deanna and brother Norm, and...
Cristoval Ramirez Sr.
Feb 9, 2026
Cristoval Ramirez Jr., beloved father and family anchor, was born on April 7, 1960, and passed away on February 5, 2026, in his home, at peace and in prayer, held in the love of his family.
Cristoval was born to Cristoval Ramirez and Paula Garza Ramirez in Mercedes, Texas. In 1963, he moved with his family to Sunnyside, Washington, where he...
Roger Davis Stahi
Feb 8, 2026
Roger Davis Stahi, “Monk,” 63, of Wapato, WA, passed away surrounded by family at his home on February 08, 2026. He was born July 13, 1962, in Toppenish, WA to the late Marvin Stahi Sr. and the late Roberta Shippentower-Stahi.
Monk was formerly employed at Mt. Adams Furniture Factory, Yakama Nation Land Enterprise, Yakama Nation Fire Management and Yakama Nation Fisheries...
Daniel John Bloom
Feb 7, 2026
Gone Fishing!
Remember all of the good times & cherish the moments spent together. You could not have found a nicer & kinder man! He was the best! He took everybody ahead of himself, and family came first. He looked forward to holidays and family dinners. He liked to cook and was good at it! Working on his old cars, one...
Choella Yvonne Dorais
Feb 7, 2026
Choella Yvonne (Boster) Dorais, 86, passed away Saturday February 7, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Wa. surrounded by her loved ones.
Yvonne was born July 23, 1939 to Darrell and Beulah Boster. She grew up in the Yakima Valley living in the lower valley, Yakima, and Moxee where she met her husband Joe Dorais. Yvonne was a beloved mother of...
Jesus Santoyo
Feb 5, 2026
Jesus Santoyo, born on July 15, 1978, passed away surrounded by his family.
He was a devoted husband to his wife, Silvia Rivera, and a proud father to their five children, Noe De Jesus Santoyo Rivera, Kassandra Santoyo Rivera, Johan Santoyo Rivera, Ismael Santoyo Rivera, and Camilo Santoyo Rivera . He will be remembered for his love, strength, and the lasting impact...
Gale Allen Tucker
Feb 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gale Allen Tucker
Gale Allen Tucker was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Gale was born on August 29, 1946, in Ahtanum, Washington toDoyle Tucker and Virginia Reich. He and his twin brother Dale were born prematurely……andalthough Gale was the only one who survived, he faced lifelong challenges due to complications from...
Maria Cruz Mendoza
Jan 31, 2026
Born on April 28th, 1934, in La Tigra, Michoacan, Maria Cruz Mendoza de Verduzco lived a life filled with love, a big family, and strength. She was the mother/grandmother/great-grandmother of many and the heart of her family. Her home was always open, her table always full, and her love unwavering. She was loved by her 16 children, 61 grandchildren, 85...
Raymond Carl Schibig
Jan 31, 2026
Raymond Carl Schibig passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2026 at the age of 65. He was born on October 28, 1960 in Yakima, WA to Robert and Loraine Schibig. Ray grew up on their farm in Wapato but lived in Seattle for a number of years before he returned to the valley to take over operation of the family...
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