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Jane B. “San Juanita” Andaverde, known as Big Mama,  age 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in Yakima, WA.  Jane was born on January 09, 1953 in Donna, TX the daughter of Dorothy (Valdez) and Francisco Andaverde. Jane was a very caring, non judgmental and giving person to all. She devoted her life to her family and friends. Jane loved children so much; she would request to care for the new babies in the family.  She loved receiving many compliments on...

Complete obituary will follow.   Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Friday, September 28, 2018 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside with burial to follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside, WA. Military Honors will be presented by Lower Valley Honor Guard. Those wishing...

John Charles Colby was born on February 11th 1937. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 16th 2018. He was born in Sunnyside Washington to Dr. Merton and Geraldine Colby. John is a graduate of Sunnyside high school. John and Irene Mae Tobin were wed on October 4th 1959. John graduated from Eastern Washington State College (Now EWU), where he studied Sociology. He worked as a social worker and counselor for troubled kids and adults in Spokane where he helped countless...

J. Jesus Valdez-Avila age 68, longtime Mabton, WA resident died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA.  J. Jesus Valdez-Avila was born March 2, 1950 in Michoacan, Mexico the son of Atenogenes and Fidelia Valdez-Avila.  At the age of 20 he came to the United States.  On May 14, 1975 he married Minerva Mejia in Visalia, CA.  In 1989 they moved to Mabton, WA where he continued to make his home until the time of his death.  He is survived...

At the family’s request no formal services will be held. Those wishing to sign Frank’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes in care of arrangements.

Olaf Helmut Peter Elze age 82 of Sunnyside, WA, passed away Thursday September 13, 2018 in Sunnyside, WA. Olaf was born on June, 12 1936 to Frieda (Klonner) and Kurt Elze in Berlin, Germany. He attended grade school and graduated from Schiller Gymnasium in Berlin. Olaf immigrated to the United States in 1954, following his sister who had settled in the Seattle area. His parents soon followed. In Seattle, Olaf attended the University of Washington. He graduated with a degree in journalism...

Junior “Siy” Jerome Grigsby, age 93, longtime Sunnyside resident passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Yakima, WA.  Siy was born on March 28, 1925 in Toppenish, WA the son of Clara (Russell) and Fred Grigsby.  Siy received his early education at White Bluffs, WA.  He then moved to Seattle, WA to live with his sister, Hazel and found employment at Boeing’s where he rode his bike every day to work. Siy entered into his military duty serving...

Service date and time are pending.   Those wishing to sign Roger's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com   Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 

John Gilbert Herrera, age 42, of Grandview, and formally Granger, WA passed away on September 11, 2018. John “Boy” was born on April 6th, 1976 in French Camp, CA.  The family traveled throughout California, Oregon and Washington before settling in Lynden, WA in 1984.  John received his education in Lynden and later Granger where he graduated in 1994. John was a true Atlanta Falcons and Boston Red Socks fan.  He also had high hopes for the Sonics coming back to...