Cherilee Jane Mates, 58, of Yakima died Wednesday, August 26 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Ms. Mates was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and worked as a custodian.
Survivors include two brothers, Loren Mates of Portland and Robin Mates of Kent, Wash.; and a sister, Taryn Lunyou of Zillah.
At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.