Obituaries

Willie Ben Turner, Jr. of Yakima, Washington, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend, departed this life on February 15, 2026. He was a man of extraordinary talent, quiet strength, and enduring kindness whose legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born and raised in Yakima, Willie...

Cleo Delphine Ritchie, 89, of Harrah, Washington, passed away peacefully in her home on February 16, 2026. She walked closely with Jesus throughout her life, and her family now rejoices in the assurance that she is at peace in His presence and reunited with her beloved husband.

Cleo was born on January 31, 1937, in...

Ray Carl Schibig passed away unexpectedly on January 31st 2026 at the age of 65. He was born on October 28, 1960 in Yakima Washington to Robert & Loraine Schibig. Ray grew up on the family farm and lived in Seattle for a few years before he moved home to the operate the family orchard. He was admired for his...

Barbara Joan (Mellotte) Wolter, 94, was born January 31, 1931 in Yakima, Washington and passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 in San Diego, California.

She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend.

Barbara was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn. She is survived by her sons Jeffrey and Barry, and...

Our cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and mentor; Jim Fannin passed away peacefully on February 6 after a three-year battle with prostate cancer. Jim was born on June 15, 1956, in Everett, Washington, to James & Jackie Fannin, and attended Mukilteo schools, graduating from Mariner High...

Velma Ruth Wells was born in Dodge City, Kansas on December 29, 1934, to LeRoy and Clara Wells. She passed away on February 11, 2026 in Anchorage Alaska.

Velma moved with her family from Dodge City, Kansas in 1943 to Yakama Valley, Washington. She graduated from Zillah High School. She was employed at a potato...

Gina Marie (Chapman) Opacki, born on March 25, 1966 in Wenatchee, WA and was adopted by Ed and Loretta Chapman of Union Gap, WA. Gina lived most of her adult life in Western Washington. She married Dennis Opacki and they have a son, Aidan, both of Tacoma, WA. Although divorced, Gina was always proud of Aidan and his...

Genevieve Lorene Fines was born September 3, 1933, in Wapato, Washington, to George and Grace Carl. Genevieve attended Wapato Grade School through eighth grade with brief attendance at Harrah Grace School when her family moved to Harrah. She later graduated from White Swan High School.

In 1950, Genevieve married...

Cristoval Ramirez Jr., beloved father and family anchor, was born on April 7, 1960, and passed away on February 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Cristoval was born to Cristoval Ramirez and Paula Garza in Mercedes, Texas. In 1963, he moved with his family to Sunnyside, Washington, where he made his...

Daryl Allen Robare, age 82, of Zillah, Washington passed away February 11 at home. Born February 7, 1944 in Negaunee, Michigan to George and Audrey Robare he was the second son and a prankster from a young age. He loved sports and was a star basketball player for the miners of Negaunee. He graduated in 1966 from...

Our beloved Diana Sue Hatzenbeler Anderson, was born on March 17, 1944 in Yakima and passed away on February 8, 2026, in Seattle at UW Medical Center. Diana was surrounded by her daughter's arms and held in her family's hearts as she passed.

Diana was raised in Yakima and attended & graduated from St. Paul...

Dale Allen Maygra, 73, went to his Lord's calling on February 8, 2026. Dale showed no mercy and fought a courageous battle against health issues and cancer for the past nine years. Unfortunately, the third round of cancer ended up taking our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and friend. Thanks...