All Obituaries

Samantha Hernandez-Vansack, age 35, peacefully parted God’s green earth on June 24, 2022, in Yakima, Washington. She was born on December 31, 1986, to Michael J. Vansach and Tracy D. (Davenport) Robins, step-daughter of Mary Vansach and Randy Robins. She found her forever love, Efrain Hernandez, in 2013 and they married in 2017. She blessed the world with two children, Jeremy Vansack and Kensi Hernandez. She was the oldest of the siblings, Megan Vansack (sister), Trevor Vansack...

On June 18, 2022, Barbara Kay Blanchard took her last cruise on this earth to be with her Lord and Savior. Barbara was born January 23, to Willard and Sally Logsdon in Portland, Oregon. The family moved to Washington when she was very young. She attended Toppenish High School, where she met the love of her life. That's when she took her first cruise, to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to elope with Virgil Blanchard on March 22, 1962. Virgil and Barbara celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary...

Sandra Jo Stiles, born October 7, 1950, passed from this world, into the arms of Jesus, on June 15, 2022 after a long battle of breast cancer. Sandy had a love for spending time with her family and being involved in her church at Eastside Church of Christ. Sandy worked and owned LS Fencing for many years. Sandy was a very warm and tender hearted person, who always put people first before herself. She will be missed by many, who were near and dear to her heart. Sandy dedicated many years to...

Howard James Trindle was born July 10, 1946, to John M. and Beulah Trindle in Yakima, Washington. He passed away from pulmonary fibrosis on June 14, 2022. Howard was active his whole life. His aunt and uncle took him skiing at White Pass when he was five. Skiing became his lifelong passion. By age twelve, he was on the ski patrol and worked as a part-time ski instructor into his sixties. Howard was an active member of the Jeep Jockys and participated in the Wiley City Jeep mud races. As a...

Judith Ann Pauley Reyes, born December 1, 1946, said goodbye on June 11, 2022. Judi was born to Clarence and Vera Pauley of Wapato, WA. Judi was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was blessed with a large and loving family. She is preceded in death by her siblings June Lee, Betty Lamb, Jim Pauley, Margaret Guzman, and Bob Pauley. She is survived by her baby sister Kim Mock, her children, Yolanda "Yoli" Pacheco, Angelita "Angie" Castilleja,...

Nelda Dekker, age 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2022. "We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8. Nelda was born in 1925 to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Koppert, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was the 4th of 5 children. On November 29, 1952, Nelda married Earl Dekker. Together they had 2 sons, Jeff and Greg. In 1970, Nelda and her family moved to Yakima, WA. Nelda enjoyed traveling and took...

Alice Emma Stephens, age 75, went victoriously into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2022. Alice was born on January 15, 1947, in Yakima, WA to Adolph and Emma Dormaier. She was the beloved youngest child and only girl following two older brothers. Her childhood instilled within her the importance of family and an unwavering faith in Jesus. Alice attended McKinley Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and graduated from West Valley High school with the class of 1965. Following...

Shirley Y Hahner, 83, of Yakima went to Heaven on Tuesday May 31, 2022 in her home surrounded by Family . Shirley was born in Yakima, WA on April 18,1939 to Raymond & Lottie Hiatt. Shirley met her second Husband, Byron Hahner and later married on April 4, 1970. They were married for 49 years just shy of their 50th wedding Anniversary. They were involved with The Timberwolves Jeep Club. She loved going to the beach in their RV. She loved watching her Mariner’s and Seahawks, often...

Mary passed from this earthly home to her home in eternity on Friday, May 20th, 2022, soon after having celebrated her 89th birthday. Her cherished grandson, John Green was at her side at the time of her death. Mary was born in Radford, Virginia to James Andrew & Ila Mae (Nestor) Vaughn on May 11th, 1933. At around the age of 12, Ila & Mary left Virginia and headed west to the state of Washington. They lived with family in the lower Yakima Valley until Ila met and fell in love with...

Dean LeRoy Reeder, 86, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Dean was born September 13, 1935, to Ralph and Ilane Reeder in Agra, Kansas. He had two sisters, Vera Smilanich and Bonnie Fisher, and one brother, Don Reeder. The family moved to Yakima Valley and Dean attended Davis High School. Shortly after high school Dean joined the Navy on January 27, 1954 at the age of 19. With over 20 years of honorable service Dean really did see...