Hipolito (Paul) Mendez Jr., 77, Lower Valley legend and long-time community figure, businessman, educator and artist passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  His legacy is a life of service to his community as a mentor, counselor, coach and motivator to hundreds of young people.  Paul was born on December 8, 1942 in Eagle Pass, Texas, the first son of Hipolito & Herminia Mendez, née Menchaca; fourth generation Tejanos.  After graduating from Sunnyside High...

William (Bill) Doncaster of Yakima peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the age of 80. Bill was born on June 13, 1940 in Seattle to Ensley (Don) and Florence Doncaster. He spent much of his childhood in Omak and Ephrata until the family moved to Sunnyside. Bill graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. degree in Business and served in the National Guard. He married Anita (Susie) Berk, the love of his life, on November 26, 1966 in Sunnyside. They...

Mom you, Amy Marie Moreno gave me life on September 9, 2020 Anissa Marie Moreno and we, laughed, loved and cuddled each other until you were taken away on September 14, 2020. Only God has the answers to help us understand and give us peace.  Until we meet in Heaven, I will listen to all the memories that your family and friends will share with me.  My mom was born on November 25, 1983 in Toppenish, Washington the daughter of Rosa (Ruiz) and Danny Manuel Moreno. Amy received her...

Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at with the Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, WA.  Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Cemetery.   Those wishing to sign Leonel’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com  Smith Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.     

Mildred Janet Schmitt Bean, 92, of Prosser, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.  Mildred was born on February 28, 1928 to Lawrence and Alma Schmitt on a small farm in Missouri.  The fourth of six children in the family, she was the first to graduate from high school.  Mildred was married to Dale Everett Bean on August 18, 1951.  She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Dale of Prosser, Washington, daughter Judy (Stan) Buttles of McKinney, Texas,...

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

Martin Zaragoza Ramos, age 78, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Martin was born on March 21, 1942 in Michoacán, Mexico the son of Concepcion (Ramos) and Eleodoro Zaragoza.  On April 6, 1987 he married Graciela Alvarez in Prosser, WA.  Martin working career was dedicated to agricultural work. He enjoyed playing pool and dominos with friends and family.  Martin participated in local pool leagues for many years.  He...

On Saturday, September 5, 2020 our lives will never be the same because our beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend Vicente Reyes Acevedo Jr. went to be in the arms with his Savior. Vicente was born on August 15, 1976 in Michoacán, Mexico the son of Cricelia (Acevedo) and Vicente Reyes.   Vicente worked as a welder.  He was an AAU Coach for ten years for the Grandview G-Town Dawgs. He loved watching play back of his son’s games. Vicente was a very...

Our son, Nick, passed away at home on Friday, September 4th.  He was born in Yakima on April 5, 1981 and attended Sunnyside Christian School from Kindergarten through 11th grade, graduating from Grandview High School.  Nick had several jobs throughout his young life and had worked for Standard Paint in Sunnyside since June; he loved his job and made many friends in a short period of time.  Nick moved in with his grandma in Outlook (and her dog Buddy) after his grandpa died two...

  On Thursday, September 3, 2020 Henry Ray Mayfield at the age of 82 went to be in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Henry was born on September 11, 1937 in Jonesboro, Louisiana the son of Essie (Malone) and Willie L. Mayfield.   On July 28, 1972 he married Inez Jones in Sunnyside, WA and to this union three children were born.  Henry took pride in his work and was a master craftsman at body and fender work and painting car. In his spare time Henry worked on...