Max Edward Benitz Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday at his home near Prosser, WA on July 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. Max was born May 21, 1947 in Sunnyside, WA the son of Max Edward Sr. and Marie Fern Benitz.  He received his early education in Prosser graduated from Prosser High School with the class of 1965. Max furthered his education by attending California Polytechnic in San Luis Obispo, California for two years. On March 17, 1973 Max Edward Benitz and Kathie Dell...

Jose Felix Munoz, age 74, longtime Grandview resident went to be in the arms of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Jose was born on June 11, 1945 in Jalisco, Mexico the son of Maria del Refugio (Montoya) and Miguel Munoz.  On May 16, 1963 he married the love of his life Carmen Martinez in Mexico. In 1991 the Munoz Family settled in Grandview, WA after many years of migrating back and forth from Mexico.  He loved fishing, visits to...

Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside, WA. Those wishing to sign Francisco’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes in care of arrangements.

Hector C. Cisneros Sr, age 70 went to be in the arms of his loving savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Hector was born on December 31, 1948 in Monte Alto, Texas the son of Guadalupe (Cortina) and Eloy A Cisneros.   Hector’s completed the 7th grade but was instrumental in working to helped provide for his family daily needs. On September 21, 1967 he married Lydia Flores in Prosser, WA.   Before retiring Hector worked  as...

  Dorothy Blankenship, 90 years young and our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother joined her loving soulmate and husband of 60 years, Walter Blankenship, on June 30, 2019. Dorothy was met with Walt’s open arms, long embrace, and a glorious celebration with her family and friends who were waiting to see her again. She was born August 31, 1928 to Olaf and Lillian (Cornell) Johnson in Gregory, South Dakota. Dorothy will be remembered for...

  Beatrice Treviño Aniban was born August 5, 1963, in Mt. Vernon, Washington, the second child of Santos and Francisca M. Treviño, and was called to heaven to be with the Lord on June 29, 2019, at the age of 55. She was raised in Grandview and resided there in adulthood until meeting and marrying Ray C. Aniban in 2012. Bea and Ray lived in Kaneohe, Hawaii, at the time of her untimely passing. Bea lived the majority of her life in Grandview, where she received her 12...

Florence Papageorge Blosser, age 85, was born to Greek immigrant parents Alexander Papageorge and Anastasia Markos Papageorge  in Ogden, Utah. At a very young age Florence developed a work ethic by assisting her siblings when thinning sugar beets, milking the cows by hand, and spending long days in the fields planting, tending and harvesting plants. Florence spent her early years in Farr West, Utah. She attended Weber County schools and went on to attend Weber College. In 1956 she...

Greg Edward Cullison, 72, of Pasco, WA passed away on June 26, 2019 in Sunnyside, WA.  Greg was born on October 26, 1946 in Marysville, CA the son of Aimmee (Gregg) and Raymond Edward Cullison.  Greg is survived by his daughter, Denise M. Williams of Sunnyside, WA. Sisters Lora Allen of Pasco, WA, Juanita Garnett of Yuba City, CA. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Michele Coleman of Sunnyside, WA,   Ashley Gott, Savannah Roberts (David) all of Richland, WA and...

Barbara Ann Birdseye Golob On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Barbara Ann (Barb) Golob, longtime Sunnyside resident, passed away at the age of 85. She was a dedicated and loving wife of Dick Golob and a proud mother of six children. Barb was born on June 26, 1933 in Bellevue, Washington to Story and Lucile (Wonderly) Birdseye. She graduated from Bellevue High in 1952 then went on to Bellevue Community College. Growing up she spent many weekends boating on the “Comrade” with her family...

Francisco DeLeon, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Prosser, WA  He was born on March 11, 1933 in Condinez, Mexico the son of Antonia Martinez DeLeon and Ancision DeLeon Esquevar. Francisco taught himself how to read and write. In 1964 he married Maria Guadalupe Juarez in Fresno, California. Over the years Francisco spent many long days working hard for various farmers in the Yakima Valley. He loved to tinker with different projects including mechanics. He is survived by...