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Herman Dennis Kunnanz
Herman Dennis Kunnanz, 85, of Yakima died Saturday at home. Mr. Kunnanz was born in Selz, N.D., and served in the Army during World War II. He relocated to Yakima in 1953 and worked as a machinist at Hanford.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Kunnanz, Paul Kunnanz and Scott Kunnanz; a daughter, Bonnie Dwarshuis; a sister, Eleanor Howland; two brothers, Hygenus Kunnanz and Arthur Kunnanz; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakim.
Bernie Reyes
Bernabe “Bernie” Reyes, 32, of Yakima died on November 24, 2010 at Yakima Regional Hospital. He was born in Yakima on March 22, 1978 to Ramon Reyes and Benita Mesa.
Bernie was born and raised in Yakima and attended Adams Elementary School, Washington Middle School, and Davis High School. He later attended Job Corps and lived in Seattle for two years and worked as a chef. He returned to Yakima to be near his family due to an extended illness.
Bernie was fun loving and charismatic. He had a great sense of humor and liked to dance. He loved his family dearly. Bernie will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him.
He is survived by his mother, Benita Mesa of Yakima; son, Andres Reyes of Kittitas; his son’s mother, Tracy Mulanax of Kittitas; brother, Ramon Reyes Jr of Seattle; sister, Julie Reyes of Yakima; brother, Lucio Heredia Jr. of Yakima; uncles, Russ Mesa, Johnny Mesa, Joe Mesa, and Ray Mesa; aunts, Margie Richter, Linda Manrique, Susie Cruz, Norma Gutierrez, Esther Allenbaugh, Lisa Mesa, and Yolanda Sepulveda; nieces, Marissa Reyes and Aaliyah Reyes; and his nephews, Noe Heredia and L.J. Heredia.
Visitation will be offered 3PM-7PM on Friday, December 3, 2010 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. The funeral will be held at 11AM on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 2600 Business Lane in Yakima. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Darrel Thomas
Quietly on Thanksgiving night a very courageous man; Darrel Lee Thomas peacefully passed on at his home in Selah surrounded by his family. Darrel was born at home in Selah on September 14, 1936, to Arnold and Oma Thomas.
In his early years Darrel served in the Army and then returned to the Yakima area and started his family. He worked in the masonry profession for 50 years and the last 20 years were along side his son Mark.
Darrel lived life to its fullest, whether it was jet skies at Rimrock Lake, snowmobiling, and fishing with friends at Lake Roosevelt or camping with his family, but his greatest love in life was hunting with his son Mark.
Darrel leaves behind his son Mark and his wife Denise, their children Michael, Amanda, Saundra, Kayla and great granddaughter, Kenzie. His daughter Sidney Baker and her sons, Kyle and Alex. Three brothers, Ronnie, Eddie, Chawley, and one sister Marla. Also his companion Linda Moloso.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents; Arnold and Oma Thomas and one sister Susie. Darrel will be greatly missed by many people.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Pamela Gail Shirley
Pamela Gail Shirley, 57, of Yakima died on 11/25/2010 at Yakima Regional Hospital. She was born in Toppenish, WA and was a lifelong Yakima Valley resident.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Shirley of Bremerton, WA; life partner, Tamara Mason of Yakima; sisters, Carol Frady of Desert Aire, WA, Linda Hoffstad of Sunnyside, Pat Milam of Zillah, Darla Allen of Port Orchard, and Barbara Dobbs of Outlook; brothers, Ronald Shirley and Robert Shirley both of Yakima, and Richard Shirley of California; and five grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Charles W. Blaine
Charles W. Blaine Jr., long time Valley resident, passed away November 25, 2010 at the age of 90.
Born July 19, 1920 in Hartline, Washington, he was known to his family and friends as “Chuck”. He served with the U.S Air Corps during World War ll. After returning home to farm, he then worked for Leonardo’s and Braider’s Trucking Company for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening throughout his life.
Charles is survived by his son, Charles Blaine of Oroville, WA. ; Daughters, Charlotte Boob of Gig Harbor, WA. ; Vivian Iverson of Oroville, WA.; Robin Teichrow of Brownsville, OR.; Donna Byers of Granger, WA; Millie Ognoskie of Katy, TX; Elizabeth Samms of Tacoma, WA; stepdaughter, Joyce Erfurth of Moses Lake, WA; 17 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, daughter, grandson, and great grandson.
Per Charles’ request there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills funeral home in Zillah.
Guadalupe Esquivel
Guadalupe Esquivel ,78, died November 25, 2010 in Toppenish, Washington. He was born in Coah, Victoria, Mexico. He lived in Toppenish for over 40 years.
He is survived by his sons, Ervey and Efrain Esquivel of Toppenish, and daughter, Elvia Llanas of Texas.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah with the Recitation of the Rosary at following at 6:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. at the St. Aloysious Catholic Church in Toppenish, Washington with burial following immediately at the Zillah City Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements.
Marjorie Marie Chenoweth
Marjorie Marie Chenoweth, 86, of Selah died at her home on 11/24/2010. She was born in Ragan, Nebraska. She worked for Treetop as an apple drumdryer.
She is survived by her daughters Jackie Potts of Yakima and Debra Kiggins of Vashon Island; brothers Russell Peterson of Cowiche; a sister Lois Robel of Yakima; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
At her request no services will be held.
Rolf Lemp
Rolf Lemp, retired physician, passed away quietly Monday with his family at his side after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and William Lemp, and his older sister Miriam Morris. Rolf leaves behind his wife Patricia (of Yakima), sister Ingrid (of Portland), and daughters Melissa Lemp (husband, Bill Glenski) and Jessica Millar (husband, Mark Peterson). Rolf also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth, Megan and Paul Glenski (of Yakima) and Zachary Peterson (of Mt. View, CA).
Rolf was the first member of his German immigrant family born in the United States in Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from Georgetown University, majoring in both Chemistry and Philosophy. He married Pauline Ann Harrison in 1959, and then attended Medical School at Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He completed his training in General Practice, currently referred to as Family Medicine.
He practiced family medicine from his home office while he and Pauline raised their two daughters. The family moved to Los Altos in 1974 to pursue western dreams with Rolf in private practive as well as teaching future physicians at Stanford University. After Rolf and Pauline divorced, Rolf concentrated his focus on Psychiatry, his true medical passion. He worked for the California Department of Corrections helping inmates deal with the anguish of mental health disturbances and chemical dependency.
In 2006, he met and married his best friend, Patricia (Fisher) in Sonora, California. In 2007, they both retired and moved to Yakima, Washington to be near family and close friends. They shared many wonderful times together playing with their furry children (dogs, Jake and Charlie) and traveling across the U.S.
Rolf's proudest accomplishment was achieving sobriety at age 58. He was grateful for the insight "Bill's Friends" gave him over the years. He especially loved his two sponsors, Art and Dan.
Rolf was the type of person who lit up a room. At 6'7" he was noticed by everyone when he entered a room but it was his lively intellect and positive outlook that drew people to him. His adventurous spirit took him across the country on multiple road trips. He loved meeting people from different places, camping and being outdoors and exploring the wilderness. Over his life he backpacked and hiked. When disabilities limited his mobility he visited his beloved mountains on his ATV, riding the trails with family and friends. He had an amazing sense of direction and loved to explore. He was also a Civil War enthusiast and greatly admired Abraham Lincoln.
Oh Rolf, how we will miss your laugh, your inquisitive nature and your pursuit of understanding the human spirit. We love you; please rest peacefully.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Yakima Humane Society. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
