Obituaries

Jennie was born December 27, 1929 in Wallsenburg, Colorado to Ignacio and Maria Aguirre, the second of nine children. At an early age, it was clear that Jennie would be Mom's helper, always busy and a server. Six more siblings followed and Mom often talked about Jennie being kept home from school to help when Mom...

Surrounded by friends and family, Paul Emile Bergevin, 93, passed away peacefully at his landmark home in Yakima, Washington on April 15, 2026. Born at home in Moxee, Washington, on June 19, 1932, Paul grew up in the Moxee community, attended local schools, and graduated from Marquette High School in 1950. He earned...

Kay Pauline Thomas (Butler), a beacon of love and light, age 81, unexpectedly transitioned to eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Yakima, Washington. She was joyfully reunited with her devoted husband LeRoy Thomas Jr., her cherished son Stephen Lee Thomas, her parents and countless friends who welcomed her to...

Ronald James Rice, 82, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Tacoma, Washington. His family recognizes this day as Good Friday, a moment of deep significance within his Christian faith. Ron was born on October 4, 1943, in Yakima, Washington, to Leo and Katherine (Boehm) Rice. He was raised in Yakima as one of...

Roseanna "Rosie" Marie Steele passed away on November 30, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on November 26, 1949, in Othello, Washington to William (Bill) Colleen Steele. She attended Moses Lake Schools, graduating from Moses Lake High School in 1968. While in high school, she was active in many clubs and...