There will be no formal funeral service.  Those wishing to sign Wesley's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com   Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. 

Daniel Alaniz Sr. age 87 of Sunnyside returned to his Heavenly home on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Sunnyside, WA. He was born January 1, 1937 in Mexico. Daniel was raised in Texas but moved to Washington State for farm labor. In 1970 he and his family of seven settled down in Grandview, WA. Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing and dancing. He also loved looking at his flower garden and spending time with family and friends. Daniel is preceded in death by his son Noe Alaniz, parents and longtime...

Complete obituary and picture forthcoming.  There will be no formal funeral service.  Those wishing to sign Gary's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com   Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. 

Ramiro Segovia (September 3, 1955 - April 19, 2024) Ramiro Segovia, age 68, of Grandview passed away on April 19,2024, after a 6 month courageous battle with leukemia. Ramiro was born on September 3, 1955; he was preceded in death by his father Gregorio Segovia, mother Josefina Segovia and brother Oscar Garcia.  In his youth, Ramiro worked as a migrant worker, journeying through states such as Wisconsin, Washington, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona. Despite the challenges he faced, Ramiro...

Ismael Orduño, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, cast his final lure on April 18, 2024 a day full of sunshine and calm waters.  Ismael was born October 28, 1986 in Prosser, WA to Ignacia and Bonifacio Orduño. He graduated from Grandview High School and worked at multiple warehouses with his final job being one that he truly enjoyed at Ingredion Incorporated. When he wasn’t at work you could find him out on the Columbia River from before daybreak until...

Jose Alejandro Solis (Alex)(Texas) beloved son, brother, father, friend, and grandfather 63, of Sunnyside returned to his heavenly home on April 18, 2024. Jose was born January 20,1961 in Santo Domingo De Guzman, Guanajuato, Mexico to Juana Clalvillo Balderas and Jose Nieves Solis. At the young age of 18 he migrated to the US in 1979 to pursue the “American dream” In the winter of 1985 he met Ignacia Medina and together had two children, daughter Victoria and son Alejandro,...

Samuel “Sam” R. Morrow age 72 of Richland, WA passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Sam was born February 12, 1952 in Sunnyside, WA the son of Miller and Esther (Whittum) Morrow. Sam received his education in Sunnyside, WA and graduated from Sunnyside High School with the class of 1971. Artist, antiquarian, restaurateur, mechanic, cat lover, cattleman, prankster, salesman and carpenter. This list of achievements is by no means exhaustive, as Sam wore many hats,...

Jose Gonzales, 92, peacefully went home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Dessert Wind Gardens in Kennewick, WA. “Papa Joe” was surrounded by his daughters Martha & Olga along with Granddaughters Mindy, Mallory and Crystal and Great grandchildren Mackenzie and Damian. He was born on November 1, 1931, in San Ysidro Ranch, TX, to Jose and Juana Gonzales.  In 1956 Jose and Juanita were united in marriage at Lubbock, TX and together moved to California. Then they moved...

Louis Rudolph Sparre was born on July 17, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland.  He died in his home on April 16, 2024 at the age of 83.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ilene (Gans), sister Elaine (Sigmund) Mekosky, brother Raymond (Becki) Sparre, his three daughters, Melissa (Peter) Chambers, Candace (Brian) Bosma, and Stephanie (Marc) Blum, 6 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, and one great granddaughter, all of whom were surprised that he did not die in any of the following ways:...

Darryl Zane Wilson, 83, of Sunnyside WA, passed away on April 13, 2024.  He was born in Yakima, WA on September 26, 1940.  He was the oldest of 5 boys born to Harold and Irene (Shay) Wilson.  Zane was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Zane graduated the 8th grade and began to work with his family in the orchards.  He served in the army from 1963-1969 and then returned to working in the orchards and proceeded to hold numerous jobs,...