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Buster E. Wolfe
Announcement dated November 15, 2009
Buster E. Wolfe, 55, of Grandview died Wednesday in Richland.
Mr. Wolfe was born in Prosser and worked at Hanford and as a truck driver. He also owned a farm.
Survivors include three children, Sara Wolfe of Rock Island, Wash., Trina Wolfe and L.B. Wolfe, both of Grandview; and two brothers, Terry Wolfe of Ronald and Ted Wolfe of Ouray, Colo.
A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Valley Life Baptist Church in Grandview.
Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home in Grandview.
Dolores P. Mendoza Villegas
Announcement dated November 16, 2009
Dolores Prisca Mendoza Villegas, 76, died Saturday in Sunnyside, where she lived.
Mrs. Villegas grew up in La Caņada in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, but lived in the Lower Valley since the 1940s.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Villegas; a son, Juan Calva of Sunnyside; a sister, Agustina Mendoza of Sunnyside; and three grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, with a rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside's Smith Funeral Home.
Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside, followed by the burial
at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
Rogelio Solis
Announcement dated November 16, 2009
Rogelio Solis, 65, of Toppenish died Saturday in Yakima.
Mr. Solis was born in Piedras Negras in the Mexican state of Coahuila, and worked for many years at Ambrose Gamache Farms.
Survivors include his wife. Maria Dolores Solis; two daughters, Sylvia De Lechuga and Patricia Hernandez; three sons, Manuel Solis, Hector Fuentez and Juan Carlos Fuentez; one brother, five sisters, 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Colonial Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, with the funeral service there at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish.
Henrietta E. Kastel
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Henrietta E. Kastel, 83, of Yakima died Saturday at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center. She was born in Newberg, Ark. She moved to the Yakima Valley in 1951, living in Sunnyside and Wapato before moving to Yakima in 1998. She retired as a sorter from Inland Fruit Co.
Survivors include four children, Sandra Carol Dalan and Julie Edens, both of Yakima, David Kastel of Wenatchee, Mariann Bosworth of Olympia; six siblings, Garland McVay, Doug McVay of Tacoma, Jim McVey of Oregon, Gerald McVay of Tennessee, Bill McVay of San Diego and Norma Balmer of Camino Island, Wash.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
At Mrs. Kastel's request, there will be no formal services. Burial will be in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home.
Louise Rogan
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Louise Rogan, 91, of Selah died Sunday at Selah Convalescent. She was born and raised in Yakima. She was a Selah resident for more than 65 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Ellen Overby of Selah; a son, Mark Rogan of Spokane; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Selah. Inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home.
Elda M. Johnson
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Elda Mae Johnson, 90, of Yakima died Friday at Alterra Wynwood. She was born in Belleville, Kan. She taught in New Mexico and Zillah before teaching for 25 years at Union Gap Grade School, retiring in 1977.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Jana Johnson of Yakima; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Private family graveside inurnment services will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home.
Robert L. Collings
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Robert Lee Collings, 79, of Selah died Sunday.
Anyone knowing relatives of Robert Collings is asked to call Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home in Yakima, 509-453-3141.
Gladys S. Hammarstrom
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Gladys S. Hammarstrom, 96, of Yakima died Saturday at Landmark Care Center. She was born in Issaquah, Wash. She was an artist.
Survivors include a son, Doug Hammarstrom of Yakima; a sister, Opal Olson of Kent, Wash.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Private burial will be at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue, Wash. A private gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Keith and Keith Funeral Home.
Jessie M. Mason
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Jessie M. Mason, 82, of Ellensburg died Saturday at Kittitas Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Burns, Ore., and lived in Wenatchee many years. She retired from Sears and moved to Ellensburg in 2002.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Romppel of Ellensburg and Linda Lane of Waterville, Wash.; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
Following cremation, a private memorial observation is planned. Affordable Funeral Care of Ellensburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Angel Hernandez-Solis
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Angel Hernandez-Solis, son of Maria Solis and Arturo Hernandez of Yakima, was stillborn Nov. 17 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
In addition to his parents, survivors include four siblings, Daniel Solis, Alejandro Solis, David Hernandez and Arturo Hernandez Jr.
Graveside service is at 1 p.m. today at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors.
James R. Decoto
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
James Robert "Bob" Decoto, 65, of Yakima died Saturday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born in Yakima. He worked in construction and with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He returned to the family business, running cattle in the mountains with his father under the AD brand.
Survivors include his companion, Sandra Lacy; his mother, Julia "Meme" Decoto; a brother, Ray Decoto; and a sister, Darlene Bohannon, all of Yakima.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at West Side Baptist Church.
Sharon K. Norman
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Sharon Kay Norman, 60, of Yakima died Sunday. She was born in Perman, Minn. She owned and operated an orchard with her husband.
Survivors include her husband, David Norman Sr. of Yakima; two sons, David Norman Jr. of Texas and Glen Dean Norman of Yakima; a daughter, Tammy Moore of Yakima; a brother, Gary Loyczewski of Yakima; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
There will be no services at Mrs. Norman's request. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.
Jose S. Ferretiz
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Jose S. Ferretiz, 54, of Yakima died Saturday. He was born in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico. He moved to the Yakima Valley in 1977. He worked as a farm laborer and for M&R Towing for 15 years, retiring two years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Maria of Yakima; his mother, Albina Martinez of Mexico; a son, Jose Ferretiz Jr. of Yakima; four daughters, Dora Reynoso and Erica Ferretiz, both of Wapato, and Angelica Ferretiz and RoseAnn Ferretiz, both of Yakima; 11 grandchildren.
Recitation of the rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Zillah City Cemetery.
Helen M. Matson
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Helen Mae Matson, 83, of Zillah died Friday in Yakima. She was born in Pacific Grove, Calif. She lived in Pacific Grove and Santa Rosa, Calif. She was a fruit rancher in Zillah.
Survivors include her husband, Harold Matson of Zillah; a son, Neal Matson of Lewiston, Idaho; a sister, Betty Davis of Palm Springs, Calif.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
At Mrs. Matson's request, private family memorial services will be held. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah.
Carolann Schaible
Announcement dated November 24, 2009
Carolann Schaible, 77, of Yakima died Sunday. She was born in Woodward, Okla. She worked as an office clerk in the linen supply industry.
Survivors include a brother, Jack Hubbert of Packwood.
There will be no services at her request. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima.
Opal A. Gatliff
Announcement dated December 06, 2009
Opal A. Fry Gatliff, 96, of Yakima died Friday in Yakima.
She was born in Columbus, Kan. She was a Camp Fire leader and taught Sunday school for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Keller of Cowiche; two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Vewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today and from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Keith and Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel in Yakima. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel.
Fred J. Iraola
Announcement dated December 06, 2009
Fred J. Iraola, 88, of Yakima died Thursday at Landmark Care Center.
He was born in Port Blakely, Wash. He was the director of Perry Technical Institute for many years and served on the board of the Yakima Air Terminal.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Iraola; two sons, Mark Iraola of Redmond, Wash., and Dave Iraola of Sammamish, Wash.; a daughter, Lisa Poteat of Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Margaret Jones of Mason Lake, Wash., and Dorothy Bergstrom of Olympia; and six grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements are by Keith and Keith Funeral Home of Yakima.
Howard H. Pfeif
Announcement dated December 06, 2009
Howard Henry Pfeif, 87, of Yakima died Friday in Yakima.
He was born in Odessa, Wash., and was a longtime resident of Yakima. He worked as a carpenter and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Lorna Pfeif of Yakima; two sons, Marvin Pfeif of Moxee and Douglas Pfeif of Sumas, Wash; two daughters, Loretta Bliss of Moyie Springs, Idaho, and Gloria Pfeif of Seattle; and two sisters, Frances Sampson of Spokane and Alice Groenig of Yakima.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend should meet at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima.
Mary Nelson
Announcement dated December 07, 2009
Mary Nelson, 90, of Yakima died Sunday in Union Gap.
Mrs. Nelson was born in St. Paul, Kan., and worked as a school cook in Oroville, Calif., for many years before moving to the Yakima Valley 20 years ago.
Survivors include her husband, Byron Nelson; a son, Russ Dunn of Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Katie Berry of Zillah and Jean Nelson of Galt, Calif.; three sisters, Cleo O'Brien of St. Paul, Kan., Patricia Riley of Shoreline, Wash., and Joan Mengarelli of Granger; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Recitation of the rosary will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Resurrection Catholic Church in Zillah. Burial will follow in the Zillah Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald P. Brosnan
Announcement dated December 08, 2009
Donald Patrick Brosnan, 86, of Chehalis, Wash., formerly of Yakima, died Dec. 1 at Providence Central Hospital in Centralia, Wash.
Celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Yakima. Inurnment will be later in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Newell-Hoerling's Chapel in Centralia.
Robert J. Dickey
Announcement dated December 08, 2009
Robert J. Dickey, 79 of Yakima died Friday at Good Samaritan Healthcare Center. Mr. Dickey served in the Navy. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Mike Dickey and Susan Dickey of Yakima, Kevin Dickey, Robbie Dickey and Rhonda Sampson of Centralia, Wash., and Jim Dickey of Port Orchard, Wash.
At his request, there will be no service. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
Sharon K. Eslinger
Announcement dated December 08, 2009
Sharon Kay Eslinger, 71, of Yakima died Sunday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Eslinger was born in McCleary, Wash. She lived in Prosser for 22 years and Vancouver, Wash., for 14 years. In 1999, she moved to Yakima.
Survivors include her husband, Dale Eslinger of Yakima; a daughter, Geri Lynn Weber of Yakima; two sons, Stephen Dale Eslinger of Yakima and Gregory Ray Eslinger of Ellensburg; three brothers, Kenneth Odle of Olympia, Larry Odle of Vancouver, and Ronnie Curran of Blaine, Wash.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima.
