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Maria Guadalupe Armeta
Maria Guadalupe Armeta, 11/2 day-old daughter of Alfonso and Irene (Robledo) Armeta of Roosevelt, Wash., died Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 in Richland.
Besides her parents, survivors include a brother, Alejandro Armeta; and two sisters, Yesenia and Juliana Armeta, also of Roosevelt.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnsyide. Burial will be in Mabton City Cemetery.
Isadore Lefebvre
YAKIMA - On Jan. 17, 2009 a Gentle Giant made his transition from Here to Heaven. His cause of death is precisely what he lived with and what blessed those fortunate enough to know him: an enlarged heart.
He was born in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He worked as a district operations manager for Pacific Power in Sunnyside, retiring in 2002.
His immense imprints are ingrained in those lives he impacted. He never missed an opportunity to make someone feel better during any interaction. His humility was inspiring. He never missed an opportunity to say "I love you." He was the glue that held everything together. The world misses Big Iz. His inviting warmth was a key ingredient to his inclusive and irresistible "Big Iz Hug." This hug would provide instant comfort to the soul.
His hobbies included sharing a pint or wine among family and friends (the more the merrier); storytelling, telling jokes, asking riddles (ones he had the answers to); whittling walking sticks; traveling with family; movies and casinos; downloading music for family; taking pictures; and playing Wii with all his grandkids (particularly Parker); letting his grandchildren sit atop his tummy and singing them a song; watching TV, specifically, sports (with volume at highest db), questioning answers to Jeopardy! (twice if he knew the question to make sure everyone knew that he knew the question).
His children and grandchildren loved everything about him, including: the songs he sang. His forgiveness. Learning and playing pai-gow (c'mon lop-lops!). Playing cowboys and Indians. His rototilling. Loving and caring so much for all of us. Taking time. His voice. Playing with his beard. His commitment and responsibility to his wife and family.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Lefebvre of Yakima; two sons, Glenn Lefebvre of Sandpoint, Idaho, and Izzy Lefebvre of Portland; two daughters, Lynnette Lefebvre of St. Maries, Idaho, and Laura Lefebvre-Munson of Yakima; two brothers, Allan "Butch" Lefebvre and Norm Lefebvre, both of Chehalis, Wash.; two sisters, Mary Tosten of Othello, Wash., and Yvonne Seaford of Thorne Bay, AK.; grandchildren, Allison Hemenway, Owen and Perry Lefebvre, Gitta, Izabel, Emmi, Livvy Bartholdt, Farancie, Ruby, and Margot Lefebvre, Logan and Parker Munson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Luger Lefebvre and Mary Josephine Lefebvre; and brother, Tom Lefebvre.
Visitation will be held from 1-6 pm on Thursday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima with recitation of the rosary at 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Moxee. A gathering will be held following services at the Square Dance Center in Moxee. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or to the Catholic Family Services.
Daniel W. Hansen
Daniel W. Hansen, 65, of Yakima died Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
He was born in Everett, Wash., and raised in Marysville, Wash. He was a sheet metal worker and a union member.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Hansen of Yakima; three sons, Danny Hansen, Cody Hansen and Toby Hansen, all of Lake Stevens, Wash.; a stepson, Brandon Hansen of Tri-Cities; two stepdaughters, Tracey Pack and Brittney Cameron, both of Yakima; a brother, Dick Hansen of Everett; a sister, Mary Ann Biringer of Camino Island, Wash.; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at 3205 S. 90th Ave. in Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Lee Lee
Martha Lee Lee, 72, of Centerville died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Lee was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Lee of Centerville; three sons, Raymond McGraw, Robert McGraw and Jimmy McGraw, all of California; and a daughter, Judith McKnight of Centerville.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
Clarissa Lorraine Smith
Clarissa Lorraine Smith, 12, of Yakima died Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
Clarissa was born in Yakima. She was a member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and last attended Washington Middle School.
Survivors include her father, William Jackson Smith; her stepmother, Deattra Smith; her mother, Clarinda Smith; two stepbrothers, Randy Bill and Tamiinanish Bill; and a stepsister, Raevin Bill.
Overnight services were held at the Satus Shaker Church. Burial will be in the St. Michael Cemetery in Worley, Idaho.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
Rita E. Schreck
SUNNYSIDE - Rita E. Schreck of Sunnyside passed away Jan. 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends.
Rita was born in Norfolk, England on Sept. 16, 1945 and moved to Sunnyside in her 20's. She was a housekeeper for many years and loved gardening and animals. She always looked forward to family functions and helping others.
She is survived by her mother, Edwina Stebbings of England; sons, Peter Hall of Clarksville, TN, Mark Hall of Yakima, Gary Hall of Sunnyside, Jason Moore of Grandview and Stephen Schreck of Sunnyside; daughter, Linda Hall of Sunnyside; brothers, Bob, Barry, Derrick, Clive, Brian, and Trevor Stebbings all of England; sisters, Janet Sinz of Tacoma, Mary Meleco of Georgia, Pearl Reeve of England and Brenda Rose of England; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and her pups, Sweetie, Chippie, Hollie, Lily and Muffin. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Stebbings.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 - 4:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Sunnyside Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 am in the Relief Society room. Interment will follow at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the Humane Society.
Lillian May Allen
Lillian May Allen, 85 of Yakima passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She was born on May 24, 1923 in Minola, Alberta, Canada to George and Mildred (Millie) Wilson. She married Robert Dougan Allen in 1941. While in Canada, they had four children and in 1954 the family moved to Great Falls, Montana. In 1961, their fifth child was born. Following a brief stay in Australia, the family retuned and settled in Yakima, WA.
Lillian was co-owner and operator of Allen’s Greenhouse and the Rainier Lodge. She also spent many years doing seasonal work in the local canneries. Lillian especially enjoyed her garden, flower basket arrangements, knitting and dancing as a young girl. Her English Christmas puddings, fruitcakes, cherry cakes and baking skills will be missed by all.
Survivors include four sons, Dan Allen & wife Marina of Wapato, Barry Allen & wife Laura of Seattle, Tim Allen & wife Tammy of Escondido, CA and Derry Allen of Escondido; a daughter, Lana (Allen) Johnson & husband Lonnie of Naches; five grandchildren, Tara and Tom Johnson of Naches, Brandon and Alexa Allen of Seattle, and Samantha Allen of Escondido, CA. She has a sister and several brothers still residing in Lethbridge, Canada.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband and parents.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Terrace Heights. Send condolences at www.valleyhilllsfh.com.
