Santos G. Medina Sr., age 82, of Moses Lake, WA and former Lower Valley resident passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Othello, WA. Santos was born on September 16, 1936 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico the son of Gitana (Gevara) and Luis Medina. He received his education in Mexico. Santos and Rebecca Olvera were married in Edinburg, Texas and were blessed with seven children.  In the late 1950’s the Medina Family came to the Washington settling in Granger, Royal City and later to...

Robert (Bob) Alseth, 95, of Yakima, WA went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 7, 2019 after a short battle with aspiration pneumonia.  Bob was born in Menomonie Wisconsin January 26, 1924 to Ben and Sophie (Dragseth) Alseth and was the youngest of 4 children.  The family lived on a working farm growing wheat, corn and raising cattle and chickens.  As a young child, Bob walked and skied to school and helped his family with chores around the farm.  When Bob reached...

Petra Escobar, age 77 longtime Grandview resident died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Richland, WA.    Petra Escobar was born January 3, 1942 at Bolanos, Jalisco, Mexico to Miguel and Sabina Escobar.  She spent her early years and received her education in Mexico.  She married Jose A. Ayala on May 27, 2006 in Grandview, WA.  Petra worked in agriculture picking cherries, apples and pears.  She loved to cook, clean and take care of her grandchildren.  She...

Noe Medelez Sr. age 71 died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at home surrounded by family in Sunnyside, WA.  Noe Medelez Sr. was born September 9, 1947 at La Grulla, Texas the son of Felix and Joaquina (Almaraz) Medelez.  He spent his early years and received his education in La Grulla, Texas.  On June 23, 1962 he married Olga M. Olvera in Toppenish, WA.  Dad was a jack of all trades, ranging from helping his sons at Medelez Automotive doing mechanical work to helping each of his...

Herman Kilian Jr. was born to Herman and Lina Kilian in White Bluffs, WA on January 24, 1931 and died peacefully at home on August 3, 2019 finally achieving his goal of meeting his Lord and Savior. Herman lived his passion, farming. His family was displaced when the government bought their land in White Bluffs to build the Hanford Nuclear Plant. They moved to Sunnyside, bought farmland, and started over. After graduating from Sunnyside High School in 1949, he built a successful farm...

Our beautiful mother, sister, daughter and friend took her last few breaths on August 1, 2019 @1:45pm, in Richland, Washington after a long battle with Leukemia. Betty was a resident of Prosser, Washington, graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1967 and a long time resident of the Lower Yakima Valley.. Betty spent much of her working career working in administrative and bookkeeping positions and was a dairy milk tester for several years before getting her education to be a nail...

Fern Gladys Williams, age 93, of Goldendale, WA and former Lower Valley, went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Fern was born on April 12, 1926 in Bethune, Colorado the daughter of Emma (Sack) and Christian T. Schaal.  She received her education in Mabton and graduated with the Class of 1946. On September 2, 1945, she married George Williams at the Pilgrim Congregation Church in Wapato, WA at Noon.  Fern filled her...

Diana Nanez, 66, passed away on Monday 22, in Sunnyside, WA. with her loving family by her side. Diana was born in Sunnyside, WA. on August 5, 1952 to wonderful parents Leonardo and Lucia Rodriguez Aguilar. She received her early education and graduated from Grandview High School with the Class of 1970.  Diana fell in love with the handsome Ricardo Nanez and they were married on June 17, 1971 in Sunnyside, WA. Diana was a hard worker and worked in agriculture warehouses. She loved...

  Lenah Diane Stewart Stewart, Lenah Diane, age 80, died July 20, 2019 at home with family by her side. Cremation has taken place and honoring her wishes no services or funeral will be held.  A private burial will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s preference.   Lenah was born in Findlay, Ohio on May 28, 1939.  She graduated in 1957 from Shawnee High School in Lima, Ohio.  She worked as a bookkeeper for many...

Shirley Marie Hollahan Swofford Oct. 19, 1929 – July 17, 2019 Shirley Swofford, 89, passed away peacefully at Prestige Care in Sunnyside on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 19, 1929, to Frances (Straub) and Gordon S. Hollahan, in Yakima, Washington. She spent her early years in Selah and Yakima, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Yakima. She then attended Seattle University, graduating with a major in English Literature. In...