Bernard Haak 1930 – 2019 Bernie passed away Friday, December 13, 2019  surrounded by loved ones,  after a long battle from the  after effects of  the west nile virus.   He was born on Decamber 3, 1930 in Hospers, Iowa the son of Cornelia (Vegter) and Henery Haak Bernie attended Delevan High School before volunteering for the Arm .  He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the artillery.  He was married to Katheryn Anne Keyzer for 63...

Dale Roy Luther, age 52, longtime Sunnyside resident passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Fresno, CA while traveling with his brother.  Dale was born October 12, 1967 at Red Bluff, CA the son of Leo and Janette (Elliott) Luther.  Dale spent his early years and received his education in California and in 1981 moved to the Yakima Valley where he made his home until the time of his death.  He was employed by O.L. Luther, Department of Natural Resources and for the past...

On December 10, 2019, Maria R. Palomo passed away in Kennewick, WA. She was born Nov 12, 1926, to Rutilo and Augustina Rodriguez. She came to live in Prosser with her husband, Hermenejildo, in the early 1960's. Her only daughter Antonia Muñoz passed away Sept 7, 2011. She is survived by her grandchildren Raquel, Victor, Maricela, Jacob, Richard, Luz María, Anthony, Michael, and Jeremiah and 10 great grandchildren.  Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday,...

At Daniel's request there will be no formal funeral services.   Those wishing to sign Daniel’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com    Smith Funeral Home in care arrangements.

Kathie S. Benitz, age 69 longtime Prosser, WA. resident passed  away Friday, December 6, 2019 at her home in Prosser. Kathie was born December 24, 1950 at Poplar Bluff, MO the daughter of John and Nadine (Phelps) Dell.  At an early age she moved with her family to the Benton City-Prosser area and received her education in Prosser, WA.  On March 17, 1973 Kathie Dell and Max Benitz Jr. were married in Prosser, WA.  Following their marriage they made their home in...

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Nora Lynne Barrera went to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at her home in Grandview, WA.   Nora was born on July 10, 1964 in Prosser, WA the daughter of Genoveva (Cervantes) and Alejandro Hernandez.  She received her education in Mabton and graduated with the Mabton High School Class of 1982.    In 1984 Nora married the love of her life, Jose Luis Barrera in Mabton,...

Juanita “Nita” Graff, age 90 went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Mabton, WA. Juanita was born December 30, 1928 to Glen and Ola (Thompson) Forney in Burton, Kansas. She spent her early years in Kansas and Missouri. Her family moved to Vancouver, WA and later to Sunnyside, WA where they settled on a farm north of town. After graduating from Sunnyside High School, she worked as a clerk for Haskins dime store. Juanita met and later married Reuben Graff in...

Grant Edward (Ed, a.k.a Jim’s Father-in-law) Hogan passed away on December 4, 2019 in Sunnyside, WA. He was born August 11, 1925, to Esther (Anderson) and Grant Hogan.  He grew up in the Yakima Valley and graduated from Toppenish High School.  His brother, Stanley, predeceased him, as well as his son Ed (Eddie) Hogan and granddaughter Anne Marie Arvidson.  We believe there were also a few wives.  :) He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Jim...

At family request there will be no formal funeral service.   Those wishing to sign  Danny's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com   Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements.   

William Edgar Durbin, Jr. (Bill) joined his Heavenly Father the morning of November 29th, 2019 in Prosser, WA after a swift, dignified battle with cancer. Bill courageously lived out his last days with gratitude and his renowned sense of humor while being surrounded by family. He was born, along with his twin sister Wilma, in Denver, CO on June 26th, 1936. Bill’s life encompassed many struggles from the beginning. His father Edward Durbin left to serve in WWII, while his biological...