Obituaries
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Celia Alvarez Fernandez
Jun 20, 2025
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Celia Alvarez Fernandez who was called up to heaven to join our heavenly Father after battling cancer on June 20, 2025 at the age of seventy nine.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at home. Born in Mexico in a small rancho called Gomez Farias on May...
Marvin Koop
Jun 17, 2025
Marvin Eugene Koop, 85, passed away on June 17, 2025, in Yakima, Washington. Born
on May 30, 1940, in Boise, Idaho, Marvin was a cherished member of the community
known for his deep-rooted love for sports and his dedication to service organizations.
A proud veteran, Marvin served in the U.S. Army, where he developed a profound
sense of duty and camaraderie. After his military...
Julia Elizabeth Smithwick
Jun 13, 2025
Julia Elizabeth (Culver) Smithwick passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2025, on her mother’s birthday. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska on November 14, 1918. Soon thereafter her family moved back to the Yakima Valley where she grew to adulthood.
Her elementary schooling took place in a one room "schoolhouse" to which she and her older brother, Bob, arrived by horseback....
Victoria L. Batin Mandac
Jun 11, 2025
Victoria L. Mandac
March 10, 1944 – June 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victoria (Vicki) Lee (Batin) Mandac, who left us peacefully surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Sunnyside, Washington. Vicki was born on March 10, 1944, and spent her life in Wapato, Washington.
In 1960, Vicki met the...
Virginia Rios Nieto
Jun 11, 2025
Virginia Nieto, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 11th, 2025. Born in Billings, Montana. Virginia lived a life full of joy, humor, and warmth that touched everyone who knew her.
Virginia was known for her positive spirit and quick wit. Her joyful energy was contagious, and she had a talent for...

Wesley John Williams
Jun 9, 2025
Wesley John Williams,32, was born September 26, 1992 in Yakima, Washington to Joyce Paula and Carnegie Williams. He was called Home on June 9, 2025. Wesley attended school in Toppenish, WA. Growing up he loved the game of basketball, playing with different local teams. He was an accomplished Varsity player for the Toppenish Wildcats and was a part of a...
Christian Trevino
Jun 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Christian Stephan Trevino May 11, 2001 – June 6, 2025, With profound sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Christian Stephan Trevino of Grandview, Washington, who was tragically taken from us far too soon at the age of 24.
Born in Yakima, Washington on May 11, 2001, to Steve Trevino Jr. and Jacque Trevino, Christian...
Ignacio Martinez
Jun 4, 2025
Ignacio “Nacho” B. Martinez, 91, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025 surrounded by the love of his life, their children, and family.
Ignacio was born April 10, 1934, in New Braunfels, Texas to Cecilio Martinez and Florinda Barboza Martinez. Ignacio, a true Texan at heart, met the love of his life, Ignasia “Nacha” Martinez in 1950 and were married for...
Virginio Perez Flores
Jun 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Virginio Perez Flores
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished father, Virginio Perez Flores
of Sunnyside, Washington, who left us peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by
his loving family.
Virginio was a kind, strong, and loving man who always put his family first. He was known for his
incredibly...
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