Yakima, WA Obituaries

Wanda Lee Roberts passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 96.

Brian Joseph Kemper passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 55, having been born on May 16, 1971.

Brenda Kay Wager passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 70.

John Raymond Ring passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on August 10, 1952, John Raymond Ring was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

Eloise Carol Lucas passed on May 27, 2026, at the age of 96. Born February 5, 1930, Eloise lived in Yakima, Washington.

Ernesto Composuelo Sears passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 69, having been born on December 30, 1956.

Lonie Leon Vickers passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 70.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Christine “Crissy” Mae Ramirez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Christine passed away on May 21, 2026 at the age of 58. Born on Apr...

John Gregory Parks passed on May 23, 2026, at the age of 74; he was born on July 20, 1951.

Shirley Morrow Grieme passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born in Joplin, Missouri, November 15th, 1943, Gloria Halcom Blakey was the daughter of Alvin and Martha (Fitzpatrick) Smith, sister of Tommy Smith. Even as a child, Gloria’s passion for life, creativ...

Russell Gene Daniels, 69 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on May 25, 2026, in Yakima, Washington. Russ was born on September 1, 1956, in Toppenish, Washington to Richard Charles Daniels a...

Karen Elaine Jones passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 20, 1949, Karen lived in Yakima, Washington.

Ronald H Palmer passed on May 22, 2026, at the age of 69.

Cheryl Lindsay Rochel, born Cheryl Lindsay Gilley, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Washington, at the age of 74. Cheryl was born on January 14, 1952, in Yakima...

Dianne Marie (Short) Beeghly, 75, passed away on May 19th with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 6, 1951, to Albert and Dorothy Short in Yakima, WA. Dianne attended Davis High Sc...

Vada L. LaRock of Yakima was welcomed into her forever, heavenly home by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2026, at the age of 97 and ½, while at Arbor House. Vada was born January 4th, 1929, at h...

Celebrating the life of R. Dean Tilton of Ahtanum, Wa. A man of incredible humor, deep patriotism, and an unyielding passion for life, passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2026 at the age of 83. Born...

Douglas Arthur Ramsey, a Yakima resident since 1997, died on May 19, 2026 at the age of 91. He was an author, print and broadcast journalist, educator and internationally recognized jazz critic. His b...

Barbara Ann Burtonelli passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on August 4, 1947, Barbara Ann Burtonelli was a resident of Yakima, Washington.

Esther Marie Hargraves (Peterson), age 65, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by love, on the morning of May 19, 2026, at 8:45 AM after a courageous battle with lung and lymph node cancer....

"Barbara J. Breslin - Born August 18, 1926 and passed away May 18, 2026.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Panorama - 1751 Circle Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503. To view full obituary please visit Keitha...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Zavala or as most of her family and friends knew her “Maria Lourdes Romero Zarate.” Maria lost her battle with liver cancer and passed awa...

Lorenzo Gonzalez Garza falleció el 17 de mayo de 2026, a los 88 años.

Linda Lynette Zirkle, a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026, at the age of 82. Linda was born on October 29, 1943, in Medford, Oregon, to...

Dorothy E. Trout (nee Pearce) 1932 to May 11, 2026 Dorothy E. Trout, a longtime resident of Selah, Washington, passed away on May 11, 2026 at the age of 94. Born in 1932 in Yakima, Washington, she l...

Kenneth Wayne Reeves passed on May 11, 2026, at the age of 78.

Christopher Eugene McCartney passed on May 11, 2026, at the age of 64. Christopher was a resident of Selah, Washington.

Jerry, 83, passed away quietly on May 7th 2026 at Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA. He was born May 14, 1942 in Seattle, WA to Helmer Tory Horn and Corrine Antoinette Hanson and was preceded in ...

Sandra Bolshakoff passed on May 10, 2026, at the age of 85.

William (Bill) Leonard Stevens, age 92, passed away of natural causes in Yakima, WA on May 11, 2026. He is in a better place and has rejoined his beloved wife, Barbara. Bill was born on November 12, ...

Hector Luis Velez passed on May 8, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on July 2, 1959, in New York, New York, and residing in Yakima, Washington.

Raymond E. Holland Raymond E. Holland, 77, of Yakima, WA, died Sunday, May 10, 2026 at MultiCare Hospital, Yakima, WA. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana November 17, 1948 to Joe and Tressie H...

Roberta (Bobbi) Jean Morgan, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026. She was 97 years old. Bobbi was born on March 20, 1929 to Archie & Lilah Joslin (Green) in Salubria, Idaho. She was the fir...

Sonja Sue Docka Dodge (89 y.o.) of Yakima died on May 8, 2026. She was born in Seattle, Washington on February 27, 1937, to Clarence W. Docka and Helen M. (Nelson) Docka. After following her father to...

Harvey Richard "Dick" Steinmetz, 84, passed away May 7, 2026, at home with his devoted and loving wife by his side after struggling with lung and heart conditions. These are words Dick wrote some tim...

Steven Charles Thomas (Charlie Tomlin), born April 2, 1944, passed away May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. He is remembered with deep respect and lasting affection by those who knew him. Charlie is su...

Debra Lu (Kary) Carter was born January 11, 1956, in Yakima, Washington and passed on May 5th 2026 in Yakima, Washington. Debbie passed peacefully with those who loved her dearly, her Life Partner Rob...

Costa R. Perez, 91, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 11, 1935, in Hardin, Montana to Nicholas and Cecilia Perez, Costa later moved with his family ...

Ina “MaeDene” Melton passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side. MaeDene was born on November 5, 1941, to Floyd and Zola (Richardson) Neel. MaeDene became Jim Melton’s bride on Febr...

Donald Dean Van De Venter was born on November 6, 1944 to Marvin and Wanda Van De Venter. Don passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 6, 2026 at the age of 81 years of age. Don served in th...

Sydra Susan (Black) Robb, known lovingly to family and friends as Sindy, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Yakima, Washington, at the age of 57. Born on March 28, 1969, in Lovell, Wyoming, Si...

Carol Gepner was called to Heaven May 4, 2026 with her family by her side. She was 86 years young. She lived in Selah, Washington Carol was born April 12, 1940 to Elmer and Beth Hamblen in Yakima, Wa...

Bradley Louis Ackerman passed away on May 4, 2026, after a brief bout with cancer. He was 69 years old. Brad was born on July 12, 1956, in Yakima, Washington, to Wilma and Myrlin Ackerman. He graduate...

Alfonso Acosta Roa passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on May 17, 1935, in Worland, Wyoming, Alfonso lived in Yakima, Washington.

Ronald Dale Caffrey, passed surrounded by loved ones on May 4th, 2026. Ronnie was born in Yakima on September 11th, 1946 to Laurance and Avis Caffrey. As a kid, he was vibrant and a bit mischievous-- ...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Edward Dean Baker, who left us peacefully at home on May 1, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 22, 1947, in Rugby, North Dakota, E...

Donald Jackie Stroud June 4, 1934 – May 1, 2026 Donald Jackie Stroud, a man of steady character, independent spirit, and enduring kindness, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2026, at the age o...

Leon Scott Dearing (Scott), age 58, passed away on May 1, 2026 following a long and courageous battle with a cancerous brain tumor called a Glioma. Scott was born on December 10, 1967 at Swedish Hospi...

Doris June Robinson was born in Tacoma, Wa on June 8, 1936 to parents Robert and Dora Ormsby and older brother Bob. She grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School where she participated ...