Obituaries

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Celia Alvarez Fernandez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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