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JOE L. HILARIO JR.
- By Review Staff
- Published 10/2/2008
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He was born in Toppenish on October 18, 1950 to Joe and Frances (Beltran) Hilario; and graduated from Toppenish High School in 1969. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Joe moved back to Toppenish where he started his career as a laborer working mainly on the Hanford project.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of Toppenish; three sons, Riko Hilario of Toppenish, Joe LaClair of Selah and Scott Sampson of Toppenish; one daughter, Angela Hilario of Toppenish; two brothers, Richard Hilario of Granger and Alex Hilario of Toppenish; two sisters, Angie Hilario of Toppenish and Margaret Salazar of College Place, WA.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 12-7PM at Colonial Funeral Home, with Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday October 2, 2008 at 6PM at Colonial Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday October 3, 2008 at 10AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
PATRICIAN ANN AUSTIN
- By Review Staff
- Published 10/2/2008
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She was born at Toppenish on September 8, 1937 to Wilma and Bert Austin, both f whom preceded her in death.
She attended Lincoln Grade School, and graduated from Toppenish High School. Patricia later attended classes in California, learning computers. She later attended Yakima Valley Jr. College, earning her credentials as a beauty operator.
Mrs. McDaniels and her husband moved to California in 1985.
Pat is survived by her husband, Dennis McDaniels; sister, JaDean Thomas of Spokane; brother, Dale Austin of Zillah; Pam and Glem Tomson of Rowland Hgts., CA; JaAnn Thomas of Spokane; Kathy Thomas Kinderman of Olympia; John Thomas of Spokane; Laurie Tomas of Coeur d’Alene, ID; Mary Marshall of Eston; Linda McCracken of Selah; and great-neice, Sheila Ibarra of Spokane; and many other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Donations on behalf of Patricia, may be made to your local 911 services.
ROBERT MATTHEW WILLIAMS
- By Review Staff
- Published 10/2/2008
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Rob was raised in Coulee Dam and attended school at Wright Elementary, Grand Coulee Dam Middle School and Lake Roosevelt High School. During his junior year in high school Rob moved to Oregon. He graduated from Lebanon Union High School in 1992.
He attend the U of O and played football from 1992 until 1997was part of the team the as they played in the 1992 Independence Bowl, the 1995 Rose Bowl and the 1996 Cotton Bowl.
Rob was employed in Albany, Oregon from 1998 until 2002. He was active in the Lebanon Mennonite Church as well as coaching sports at both the high school and youth levels.
In November of 2002 Rob returned to the Coulee Dam area and dedicated his time and efforts to supporting his little brother Michael while their mother received cancer treatments. He expanded his coaching to include Special Olympic sports. Rob was employed at the Nespelem and Grand Coulee Dam School Districts.
After spending a brief time working for the Toppenish Funeral Home and coaching football at Toppenish High School. Rob returned again to the Grand Coulee Dam Area in 2008.
He was presently employed by Strate Funeral Home as the Funeral Director.
Rob is survived by his mother, Jan Williams, Coulee Dam; his father Robert (Vicki) Williams, Lebanon, Oregon; his girl friend, Sandi Brazinha Penticton, B.C., his brothers, Michael Williams, Coulee Dam, Nicholas and Benjamin Williams, Lebanon, Oregon; Grandmothers, Jackie Witzel, Burns, Oregon and Phyllis Williams Sparks, Nevada as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Keith & Clara Choate, Gus Williams and Del Witzel.
A memorial service will be held at the Lake Roosevelt High School football field Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 3:00 PM. A graveside service will be held in Burns, Oregon on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM.
An account has been opened at the Coulee Dam Branch of Bank of America for those individuals wishing to make donations.
NORMAN “JEFF” HARRIS
- By Review Staff
- Published 10/2/2008
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He was born in Elma, WA on November 22, 1934 to Charles and Levina (Wimer) Harris.
Jeff was raised on the Satus and graduated from Granger High School.
He farmed and ranched for years and was the plant manager at Western Packing. He also owned and operated Mid Valley Cycle in 1969 which later became Mid Valley Cycle and equipment where he had a John Deere Dealership along with numerous other businesses in Toppenish, most recently Mid Valley Mall and Mini-Storage.
Mr. Harris married MaryAnn Sybouts in Enumclaw on August 7, 1973.
Mr. Harris was on the Toppenish Rodeo Association, and belonged to the Toppenish Lions Club and the Toppenish Eagles.
He is survived by his wife, MaryAnn of Toppenish; four daughters, Diane Harris of Sunriver, OR, Denise Harris of Yakima, Darla Kichler of Chandler, AZ and Kristy Castilleja of Granger; two sons, Dan Harris of Richland and Tim Kilthau of Granger; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; four brothers, Melvin Harris of Mabton, Gene Harris of Dayton, OH, Dale Harris of Spokane and Benny Harris of Selah; three sisters, Barbara Buitenbos of Granger, Juanita Dobbs of Yakima and Frances Jordan of Blaine.
Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Delbert Harris and his first wife, Doreen.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 1, 2008 from 10-4, and Thursday from 10-12 at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Toppenish on Thursday October 2, 2008 at 1PM with interment to follow at the Zillah City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: Memorial Hospice House 1019 S. 40th Ave. Yakima, WA. 98908. Friends may send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com.
Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cleo A. Voorhies
- By Hazel Broughton
- Published 05/20/2008
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James J. Peter Jr.
- By Hazel Broughton
- Published 05/20/2008
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James J. Peter Jr. of Parker
Richard Tom George
- By Hazel Broughton
- Published 05/19/2008
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Gloria Zaragoza
- By Hazel Broughton
- Published 05/16/2008
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Gloria Zaragoza
Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandma and great-grandma. She was married to Roger Zaragoza for 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, and family gatherings.
Gloria was born in
She also has a numerous amount of brothers and sisters from the Gonzales family of
She is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Lus Gonzales, siblings Molly Perez, Phyllis Arevalo, Lupe Marquez, Jerry Gonzales, and son Michael Valenzuela.
A memorial was held on
DANA K. SMITH
- By Hazel Broughton
- Published 05/14/2008
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Dana was born July 17, 1944 in Vancouver, WA to Earl and Rosella Smith.
Her family relocated to Toppenish, WA where Dana attended Lincoln Elementary then later graduating from Toppenish High School in 1962.
It was then that Dana met and married Richard Thompson and together had Warren, Rhonda, Richard Jr., and Kristie. She later divorced in 1995.
Soon after graduation Dana began working for Del Monte Corp. in Toppenish until her retirement in 2000.
Dana leaves behind her four children, Warren Thompson of Zillah, Richard Thompson of Grandview, Rhonda Thompson of Zillah, and Kristie Albaugh of Yakima, her mother Rosella Smith of Zillah and her brother Ronnie Smith (and wife Virginia) of Hayden, Idaho, eight grandchildren, Evan, Austin, Zachary, Joseph, Robert, Cody, Nick, and Josh, and one great grandchild, Brandy.
The family would like to express great thanks to all the care providers of North Star Lodge and Memorial Hospital.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Zillah is in charge of arrangements for a private family gathering at the Zillah Cemetery.
EVELYN M. GORHAM
- By Hazel Broughton
- Published 05/14/2008
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Evelyn was born January 18, 1927 in Spokane, WA to Homer and Myrtle (Abrams) Bramlet.
Myrtle later married Art Tyrrell, and together, they raised Evelyn and her three brothers, Mike, Roger and Arthur Tyrrell. Evelyn graduated from Wapato High School
She married Bob F. Gorham on January 27, 1945 in Yakima, WA.
She and her husband worked in area canneries, until establishing R. F. Gorham Beekeepers in 1946.
Evelyn is survived by her son, Robert J. Gorham of Toppenish, WA; daughter, Carol Gorham Woodall of Wapato, WA; three brothers, Mike Tyrrell of Spokane Valley, WA, Roger Tyrrell of Napa, CA, and Arthur Tyrrell of Spokane, WA; four grandchildren, Melissa DeVault, Jamie Gorham, Amanda Gorham, and Jachelle Gorham; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) F. Gorham.
Graveside services were Saturday, May 10th at the Reservation Community Memorial Park, west of Wapato.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Heart Center in memory of Evelyn, in care of Merritt Funeral Home.
Merritt Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
