Yakima, WA Obituaries

Anissa Marie Jones passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 42.

Shirley Britz passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 83.

Jean Galbraith, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. She was 88 years old. Jean was born in Portland, Oregon, on July 10, 1937, and was the second daughter of Roy and Mari...

Michael Jerome Gunderson, 82, of Yakima, Washington passed away on March 6, 2026 in his Yakima home after a long battle with chronic illness including Sjögren’s Syndrome. Mike was born on April 17, 1...

Robert Bergstrom Cochran passed on March 7, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on October 15, 1924, Robert was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

James Carlos Sanders, 82, passed away on March 6, 2026. Known as Jake, he was born on February 21, 1944. A visitation will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, 1010 West Yakima Ave, Yakima,...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Paul Ramos, who passed away peacefully at his home in Venice, CA. Born on July 2, 1937, in Denver, CO, Paul was the fifth of ten children. Paul wa...

Patricia Ann Harrell passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Patricia Ann Harrell was a resident of Selah, Washington.

Leticia Bautista, 32, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a profound absence in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Leticia was adventurous, humorous, kind-hearted, thoughtful and compassio...

Timothy "Tim" Pedersen, aged 56, passed away on February 23rd, 2026, in Yakima, Washington. Born on April 2nd, 1969, in Walla Walla, Washington, Tim lived a life marked by humor, charisma, and remarka...

William Harding passed away on November 22, 2025, at the age of 65.

Alexis Candelario Lopez Sanchez passed on February 28, 2026, at the age of 27. Born October 9, 1998, Alexis resided in Yakima, Washington. A visitation will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral H...

Barbara A. Johns (Johnston) was born April 16, 1938, and passed away February 28, 2026. She married the love of her life, Lee, in June 1964. They spent 55 years making wonderful memories. They owned ...

Janet Ellen Killion passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on April 11, 1944, in Yakima, Washington, Janet lived in Naches, Washington. A Graveside Committal will be held at Tahom...

Carol Lien Nelson passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 25, 1941, Carol was a resident of Yakima, Washington. A Memorial Service will be held at Central Lutheran Chur...

Barbara A. Johns (Johnston) was born April 16, 1938, and passed away February 28, 2026. She married the love of her life, Lee, in June 1964. They spent 55 years making wonderful memories. They owned ...

Frank C. Gearhart passed away on February 28, 2026, at his home in Mead, Washington with his wife Janet by his side. Frank had eleven siblings, all were born in Gustavus, Ohio, to father Frank Gearhar...

Arthur Ray Allen of Yakima, WA, was born on February 10th, 1948, and departed for his forever home on February 26th, 2026. Ray was born in Yakima, WA, and lived with his parents, Arthur W. and F...

Paul Douglas Williams, 74, passed away on February, 24 at his home in Naches, Washington. Paul was born on February 22, 1952, in Toppenish to Raymond and Fern Williams. He spent his childhood in Harra...

Irene M. Brooks passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Desert Aire, Wa. She was born on March 21st, 1933 in Everett, Wa. to Elma and Ernest McGuire. She grew up in Lynden, Wa. and graduated from ...

Jeffery Lee Hilton passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on November 8, 1959, Jeffery Lee Hilton was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

BARRY’S LIFE STORY Barry Richard Vincent was born on April 16, 1945, in Menominee, Michigan, to Fred and Lucille Vincent. From an early age, Barry carried the strong work ethic and quiet determination...

Geraldine Verna Breithaupt, at 78 years old, went to be with Jesus Sunday, February 22, 2026. She died at Tacoma General Hospital from many health conditions. Geraldine was born September 6, 1947, i...

Ruth M. Cook, 92, lifelong resident of Yakima WA, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026. Ruth was born on May 26, 1933, to Roy T. and Anna E. Webster, Ruth grew up in the Yakima Valley, a ...

It is with sadness that we report the passing of our sweet cousin Eleanor K. Wilson on 23 February 2026. She left us after a long and uniquely happy life. Her humor, stories, guidance , observations a...

Marta Lee Roettger passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 74.

Noël Weaver Groves 1952–2026 Noël Weaver Groves, 73, passed away on February 17, 2026, during her daily hike with her beloved husband and eternal companion, Dan. Born December 28, 1952, in Salt Lake...

Marco Gonzalez Michele passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, US, on March 6, 2026, from 4...

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Dolores Downs, 88, of Yakima, Washington. Mom passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born in Strasburg, North Dakota on September 1...

Berenice Contreras Amezcua passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 59. Berenice was a resident of Wapato, Washington. A visitation will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, 1010 Wes...

Kathy Ann (Shrader) Davis July 6, 1954-February 17, 2026 Kathy died surrounded by family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Yakima to James and Frances Shrader, she graduated ...

Jaime Aguilar Aguilar, born on January 7, 1981, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 45. A visitation will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, located at 1010 West Yakima Ave, Yak...

On February 13th, 2026 we lost our beautiful angel, Destiney Breeze Birkby at just 28 years old. Destiney was born November 21st, 1997, to Dawn Birkby and Darin Angiano in Yakima. She grew up in Ahtan...

Lowell Marvin Nielsen passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on April 6, 1945, and was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

Evangelina Rosas Peñaloza passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 52. Evangelina was a resident of Yakima, Washington. En Memoria de Evangelina Rosas Peñaloza 10 de noviembre de 1973 - 11 d...

Keith Duane Benight was born on December 20, 1948, in Centralia, Washington. He passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 77. At the time of his passing, he was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

Graciela Rivera de Duarte, born on February 9, 1944, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

James Alan Mortensen, beloved and loyal, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on April 3, 1947, James was a cherished resident of Yakima, Washington. James is survived by his devo...

Therese Charlene Hamm-Sexton It’s with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Therese Hamm-Sexton, a beloved wife, mother, neighbor and well-respected member of the Yakima community. A woman of...

Margaret Lyle Mashburn was born on October 3, 1933, in Yakima, Washington. She passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Margaret was a resident of Cowiche, Washington.

Ruby Ellen Young was born on May 7, 1930, and passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 95.

Maria Narcisa Lorenza, lovingly known to all as Mama Lencha, was born in Santa Lucia, Guanajuato, Mexico. She was raised in San Martin de Zula, Jalisco, where she spent her early years surrounded by f...

Paul Alan Cobleigh, 64, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully into our Lord’s Loving Arms on February 13th, 2026. Paul was born to Donald Dale & Carol Beth (Gossard) Cobleigh on April 25th, 19...

(Ted) Theodore Richard Hankinson of Selah, died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 93, with his daughter Paula at his side. Ted was born on December 27, 1932 in Harrison, Montana to Lewis & Dana Hank...

Dale Allen Maygra, 73, went to his Lord’s calling on February 8, 2026. Dale showed no mercy and fought a courageous battle against health issues and cancer for the past nine years. Unfortunately, the ...

Walter Lester Meier, 92 of Yakima WA, passed away on January 29, 2026 in Post Falls, ID surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on December 1, 1933 in Yakima, WA to Andrew and Florence Me...

Mary Ellen Vera Lockard, born on March 17, 1958, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 67. She was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

Donna Jean (Halgren) Mazie was born on September 9, 1936, in Winnebago, Illinois, to Alfred and Grace (Rylett Nason) Halgren. She died February 5, 2026, following a brief illness. She was 89. Donna ...

Dora Mae Bicheno, born on January 16, 1944, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 82. Dora Mae Bicheno was a resident of Selah, Washington.