Israel Plata

Israel Plata age 72 of Prosser, WA. went into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his home. He was born March 22, 1944 to Manuel and Domatila Plata. He was a member of the Prosser Catholic Church. 

 Israel was born in Hidalgo County, Texas. During his early years he worked with his family as farm laborers.  Israel was a dedicated worker and since he was the oldest of his siblings, he took a lot responsibility to help his mother and father in the household. 

 In 1957 Israel came to Washington State to work and live in Prosser.  On September 6, 1969 he married Angela Aguayo in Prosser.

 He was a hardworking and dedicated man that did a great job raising his family. His hobbies consisted of gardening, yard work, and taking morning walks with his wife Angela Plata. He enjoyed going on family trips to the Oregon Coast in the summer. Dad also, enjoyed spending time with his brother Francisco which was also, his best friend. Israel loved and cherished his grandchildren and they will deeply miss him.

 Israel is survived by his loving wife Angela, his six children Israel Plata Jr., Richard, Tony, Melinda, Melissa, and Daniel Plata. He is also survived by his siblings Francisco, Juan (Elena), Oralia (Raul) Arumbul, Rick (Ruth), Miles (Yolanda), Rosie (Joe) Riojas, Eddy (Rosa), and Armando (Patty) Plata, his beloved grandchildren Christina, Steven, Cristian, Fernando, Marc, Priscilla, Juan, and Ashley. He also had 5 great grand children and had numerous extended family and relatives Cisneros, Zamora, and Cortina's.

Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Smith Funeral Home in Grandview, WA from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prosser, WA.  Burial will follow at the East Prosser Cemetery.  Those wishing to sign Israel’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

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