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Rodolfo P. Lopez
Rodolfo P. Lopez went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2008 surrounded by his immediate family and close friends at his bedside at Yakima Regional Hospital due to complications from an extended illness. Rudy, as he was called by his friends, was born January 8, 1932 in Crystal City, TX. On July 23, 1951 he and Isabell Leija were married in Sunnyside where they lived and raised a family. He worked at Hanford Nuclear Reservation as well as the Ice Harbor and Priest Rapids dams as a construction laborer. He later worked for Airport Ranch and Hull Farms as a farm laborer performing many tasks. He loved his garden and the various trees he planted in his yard. He also loved going to the mountains and seeing the beauty that God has created. He loved his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren immensely for they held a very special place in his heart that no others could occupy. He was loved by many friends and gave people the benefit of the doubt and asked for nothing but a smile or thank you in return.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Isabell Lopez and daughter Viola Lopez, both of Sunnyside; his son Roy Lopez and wife Melynda of Lynnwood, WA; grandchildren Damiana Isabell Brain and husband Ian, Jeremy Rodolfo Lopez and companion Leigh Ann Shelton all of Yakima; Meagan Arlene Lopez and companion Robert Collins of Lynnwood, WA; great-grandchildren Christopher, Alex and Olivia Brain; brothers Ignacio Lopez of Abilene TX, Paul Gomez of Phoenix, AZ as well as several nieces and nephews all from Texas.. He was preceded in death by his mother Gavinna, father Gerardo Lopez and four brothers and a sister, Hortencia.
A Rosary will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside on Wednesday July 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday July 24, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens after the services. We would like to thank nurses Kelly and Pauline at Yakima Regional’s 4th floor for showing great care and compassion during the time we were by his side, as well as family friend Janie Jean and members of the Garcia family who were all present when he went home. Thank you.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is entrusted with the service.
Leandro Ontiveros
Leandro Ontiveros, 93, of Mabton, WA passed away on July 21, 2008 at Medical Lake, WA. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on May 4, 1915 to Ferman and Isabele (Rodriguez) Ontiveros.
Leandro did farm work until he met the love of his life, Ramona Amesquita. They were married in 1944 and moved to Juarez, Mexico to start their family. There he did farm work and they relocated to El Paso, Texas. He was a hard worker and always provided for his wife and children. He loved to work in his garden and enjoyed yard work.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona of Mabton; four sons, Nick of New Mexico, Juan Jose of Denver CO, Tomas of Yakima and Lorenzo of Mabton; three daughters, Marie Rangel of Mabton, Isabel Martinez of Mabton and Estella Avalos of Toppenish; three brothers, Alfredo, Fransisco and Ezequio; three sisters, Juliana, Manuela and Socorro. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.
Viewing for Leandro will be held Sunday July 27, 2008 from noon until 7:00 p.m. at which time a Rosary will be said at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sunnyside on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mabton City Cemetery.
Alice Teresa Bogle
YAKIMA - Alice Teresa Bogle, 78, passed away on July 21, 2008. Alice was born in Hebron, ND on December 2, 1929 to Bernard and Elizabeth Schwab, the third of seven children.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Ed, Dorothy, Clarence and Virginia, and her husband Gene Bogle.
Alice is survived by sisters Marion Moody of Yakima, Mardella Henry of Spokane, son Jim Doyle of California, daughter Jan Chase of Tacoma, grand-daughters Sandy Moore of Selah, Nancy Doyle of Yakima, and Angie Phillips of Burlington grandson Marcus Frazee of Enumclaw, and great grand-children Reily and Brennah Moore and Samuel and Samantha Reedy.
Alice was very active in the senior community and assisted at functions at the Union Gap Senior Center for many years. She loved flowers, gardening, going to Reno and hot fudge sundaes. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose wit and guidance will be dearly missed.
A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, July 24th at 10:00 am at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima.
James Arlen Beringer Sr.
James Arlen Beringer Sr., 68, passed away on Thursday July 17, 2008 at Yakima Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Conrad, Montana on June 25, 1941 to Otto and Emma Beringer. He worked as a mechanic.
He is survived by James Beringer Jr. of Graham, WA and Scott Beringer.
Memorial services are planned for a later date.
Lawrence David Long
Lawrence David Long, 97, of Yakima died Thursday, July 17 at Heritage Grove Care Center.
Mr. Long was born in Mountain Grove, Mo., and moved to Yakima in 1947. He then moved to Roseburg, Ore., where he worked at a plywood plant for many years. He returned to Yakima in 1980.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Long of Roseburg; a daughter, Gerlene Tucker of Yakima; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be buried
in Roseburg Memorial Gardens in Roseburg on Monday, July 21.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
Bertha Stark
Bertha Ellen Stark, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 14, 2008.
She was born August 20, 1920 in Prim, Ok. Bertha was married to her late husband Zane A. Stark in 1942. They moved to Granger, Wa. where they farmed until retirement and then moved to Zillah, Wa. Recently Bertha moved to Ellensburg, Wa. She was a member of the Zillah Faith Community Church. Bertha had a real love for family gatherings, camping, and going to the beach. Bertha started and ended each day with her Bible. She was a strong woman of faith and had a word of encouragement for everyone.
Bertha is survived by sons: Don (Tess) Stark of Redmond, Wa. and Dale (Joy) Stark of Spanaway, Wa.; two daughters: Ellen Stark of Ellensburg, Wa. and Elaine (Clarence) Van Corbach of Downey, Ca.; 27 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and three brothers: Wayne (Pansy) Weber, Earl Weber, and Elmer Weber.
Funeral services for Bertha Ellen Stark will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 19 at Faith Community Church, 13401 Yakima Valley Hwy. in Zillah. Graveside services will be held immediately following at the Zillah Cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday, July 18, from 1 to 3 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 607 2nd Ave., Zillah, Wa.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name at the Union Gospel Mission in Yakima, Washington.
Thelma Massengale
YAKIMA - Thelma Massengale, 53, of Yakima, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. Thelma was born August 28, 1955 in Medford, Oregon to Wendall Sipes and Ruby Bryant. She lived in Yakima for many years raising her children and working as a cashier. She was a kind, generous and loving person. She loved everyone, she loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, and fishing with her husband. She enjoyed reading, having barbecues and working outside.
She is survived by her husband Leland Massengale of Yakima, a son, Christopher Sipes of Yakima, and her two daughters, Jessica Sanchez and Angela Sipes, both of Yakima. She also has three brothers: Darl Blair of Alaska, Dean Blair of Maryland and Dewayne Davenport of Yakima; and three sisters, Kenna Blair of Kennewick and Jereen and Tracy Davenport of Yakima; sister-in-law Kathy Reichensperger of Selah; son-in-law Hugo Sanchez and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was very loved and will be greatly missed!
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 21st at 1 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. A potluck will follow at 4 p.m. at the family home.
Cory D. Dozier
Cory D. Dozier passed away on February 15, 2009. She was born in Kennewick, Washington on September 22, 1961 and went to school in Kennewick and Richland, WA. Cory married Troy Dozier, the love of her life, on July 23, 2008. Cory and Troy led a very busy life with two daughters, grandchildren and many friends. Cory and Troy played on a doubles pool league and loved to barbeque, camp, play horseshoes, and to hang out with their friends.
Cory is survived by her husband Troy Dozier; her mother and father, Gail and Harry Whitman; daughter Lena Vale and grandchildren Aundreya, Heather and Joey; daughter Shandi Saunders and grandchildren Alex and Luchiano; sister and brother in law Julie and Bob Frase and nephews Josh, Derrick and Jessie; her brother Richard Sargent and niece Ashley and family; step-sisters Lorie Hazen and Lisa Osborne of Spokane and Traci Yenne of Kingman, Arizona; step-brothers Dan Hammontree and Michael Sargent of Yakima; nieces Samantha Wilborn and family of Texas and Sarah Ann Gilliland of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday February 19, 2009 also at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
