Obituaries

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Billy (Bill) Ray Holloway

Billy (Bill) Ray Holloway

Jul 9, 2026

Billy Ray (Bill) Holloway, 62, of Zillah, WA. Passed away on July 9 th , 2026. He was born on

January 29 th , 1964.

Bill graduated from Wapato High School, where he developed a lifelong love for basketball.

That love stayed with him throughout his life. One of his proudest memories was being selected

to play on a team that traveled to Australia....

Bernadette Conklin

Bernadette Conklin

May 22, 2026

Bernadette Marie Conklin

2/11/45 - 5/22/26

Bernadette Marie (Charvet) Conklin was

called home to Heaven on May 22nd 2026,

at the age of 81, after years of struggling

with kidney disease.

Bernadette was a lifelong resident of

Grandview and a member of Blessed

Sacrament Catholic Church.

Born in Tacoma, Bernadette and her twin

sister (Faye) were adopted by Francis and

Edward (Ed) Charvet.

Bernadette (Faye) attended one year at St.

Ignatius Catholic School...

Kathie Susan Rougk

Kathie Susan Rougk

Jun 29, 2026

Kathie Susan Bailey Rougk, 82, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Sunnyside, WA. Her family finds comfort knowing she has been reunited with her beloved mother, Katherine Bellairs. Her husband Frederick Rougk, who has missed her so, warmly welcomed her as well, his enduring love transcending his own passing in 2021. Kathie was born August 19, 1943, in Yakima,...

Rudy Lee Maldonado

Rudy Lee Maldonado

Jun 28, 2026

We are deeply saddened to share the loss of Rudy Lee Maladonado on June 28, 2026. Rudy lived for 74 years and left behind beautiful memories that will forever remain in the hearts of us all.

He is survived by two brothers and sister; Ray Maldonado, Lindsey Maldonado and his sister Liz Tsezana and family. His two Daughters and their families;...

Angela Rivera Velez

Angela Rivera Velez

Jun 27, 2026

Angela Rivera Veléz nació en Huautla, un pueblo del estado de Morelos. Fue la quinta de nueve hijos de Leonor Veléz y Félix Rivera, una familia de campesinos. Tuvo una niñez humilde, pero feliz. Desde muy joven comenzó a trabajar para ayudar a su familia. Sin embargo, siempre tuvo el deseo de salir adelante y buscar mejores oportunidades. Con valentía...

Regina Elizabeth Jerry

Regina Elizabeth Jerry

Jun 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Regina Elizabeth Jerry

“THLUXMET”

January 6, 1953 – June 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, Elder, and friend, Regina Elizabeth Jerry (THLUXMET), who began her journey into everlasting life on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.



Regina was born on January 6, 1953, to Lorraine Matilda Philips Hunt...

Jeannette M. Williams

Jeannette M. Williams

Jun 23, 2026

Jeannette Williams, a proud member of the Yakama Nation and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Jeannette carried a deep love of Yakama culture and heritage throughout her life. She cherished being culturally involved—digging roots, picking berries, and passing those traditions on to her family. Jeannette also loved...

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