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Barbara "Lee" Nunes
ZILLAH - Barbara "Lee" Nunes 65 of Zillah passed away at home suddenly, Friday, August 18, 2006.
Lee was born Dec. 31, 1940 in San Francisco, CA. to Clarence "Ray" and Gladys Ruth Voliva. Lee attended schools in San Francisco, CA., Zillah, and Redwood, City, CA. Lee and Doug Nunes were married July 29, 1966 in Reno, Nevada. Lee worked as a waitress and cook. She was the proprietor of Lee's County Kitchen restaurant in Zillah for many years.
Lee was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Louis Fabian Gorrebeeck, 2 sisters Carol Voliva and Jerry Holden a brother Ted Gorrebeeck.
Lee is survived by her husband Doug Nunes of Zillah; children Ricki (Linda) Seuferer of San Jose, CA.; Randi (Michelyn) Seuferer of San Jose, CA.; Robin Seuferer of Terrace Heights, WA.; Thomas (Amy) Nunes of Zillah, and numerous grandchildren. 4 Brothers Herb (Marlene) Gorrebeeck of Zillah; Walt (Amy) Gorrebeeck of San Antonio, TX; Jim (Helen) Gorrebeeck of Zillah; Bob (Annie) Gorrebeeck of Cibolo, TX.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
No services will be held, cremation will be at Valley Hills Crematory, Yakima. Arrangements under the direction of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Online guest book at valleyhillsfh.com.
Maria Elena Suarez
Maria Elena Suarez, 34, of Yakima died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
She was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and lived in Yakima for about 20 years.
Survivors include her mother, Maria Suarez of Yakima; her father, Antonio Suarez of Umatilla, Ore.; eight sisters, Teresa Suarez, Antonia Suarez, Carmen Suarez and Socorro Farias, all of Mexico, Guadalupe Sanchez and Emma Vasquez, both of Yakima, Angelina Tabares of Hermiston, Ore., and Isabel Suarez of Toppenish; and a brother, Manuel Suarez of Yakima.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima is handling arrangements.
Walter Thomas Wallawine
Walter Thomas Wallawine, 68, of Union Gap passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006 at home surrounded by his family.
Walter was born July 15, 1938 in Condon, OR. His family came to Yakima where he was raised and educated. Walt served in the U.S. Navy as a deep-sea diver. He married Erma May Krebs Sept. 25, 1976 in Yakima. They made their home in Yakima where Walter worked as a meat cutter, retiring from Ray’s Meats in 2002. Following his retirement, he opened Walt’s Game Cutting in his home.
He was a lifetime member of the William Wharton VFW Post #379, coached Little League Baseball, and raised show dogs. Active in his community, he was also very active with his family. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by: his wife, Erma May Wallawine of Union Gap; three sons, Brad and wife Jerri of Kirkland, Tim and wife Christina of Libby, MT and Don Garbe and his wife Kelli of Naches; two daughters, Darla and husband Chris Worrell of Terrace Heights and Alma and husband Jeff Schuler of Yakima; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Chris and Bonnie Wallawine; a brother, Webb Alford; and a sister, Bonnie Jean.
At his request, graveside services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park under the direction of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Dorothy May Hudson
Dorothy May Hudson, 87, of Wapato died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, at home.
Mrs. Hudson was born in Inga, Mont., and lived in the Harrah-Toppenish area most of her adult life. She worked in sales, banking and farming.
Survivors include her husband, Orba "Bud" Hudson of Wapato; two sons, Wayne Hudson and Jerry Hudson of Yakima; a daughter, Betty Hamilton of Wapato; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
There will be no formal services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Larry Pettit
YAKIMA - Wayne Larry Pettit, adored husband, father, son, and brother, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 38.
Wayne was born July 19, 1968 in Yakima, WA to Larry and Judy Pettit. He grew up as a military brat and later followed in his father's footsteps by joining the army himself. He served his country for three years stationed in California, before moving back to Yakima where he served in the reserves. It is here that he met the love of his life, his wife Christine. Together they settled in Selah and began raising their 3 beautiful children.
Wayne is survived by his wife Christine; daughters Stephanie, Lauren, and son, Ethan; mother, Judy Estep; sisters, Shawn Ramsay, husband Greg, and Tawnya Bothwell, husband Tom; father and mother in law, John and Miriam Borromeo; grandmother, Marion Adolf; uncle, John Estep, wife Lee Ann; aunts, Connie Estep, Vallrie Schehl, Cheryl Estep, Sue Estep, husband Randy Fitch. He also had numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Larry Pettit, and grandmother, Pearl Coleman. We know that Wayne will meet his father and grandmother in heaven and will have an eternity of happiness there.
Wayne touched the lives of many people, including those he worked with at the Yakima County Department of Corrections. He worked there for 15 years and will always be fondly remembered for his practical jokes and unwavering loyalty.
Wayne will be greatly missed by his family. We are very saddened to have to say goodbye, but we have such wonderful memories of him to tell his children. His contagious laughter will always stand out among those memories. When Wayne laughed, those around him could not help joining in, even if we had no idea why he was laughing.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18th at Holy Family Church in Yakima.
Elmer Wilson Evans
YAKIMA - Bishop Elmer W. Evans, 93, of Yakima, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Memorial Hospital in Yakima.
Elmer was born August 13, 1912, in Morgan County, Kentucky, to Charles and Sena Elizabeth Evans. His schooling was to the 8th grade. He met and married Ruth Bowen on August 28, 1937, at Marion, Indiana. They had eight children, three of which are deceased at this time.
He started work at 15 years of age at a shoe factory and was there 10 years. Leaving there in 1940, he started building houses. At that time he made the change that was to stay with him the remainder of his life. He got true salvation. He was a minister in The Church of God and pastored in Indiana, Texas, and Washington. He also worked as a shoe repairman during his ministry.
He enjoyed fishing when an opportunity came, but he always preferred to talk about the Lord. He retired in 1983, but always preached whenever there was opportunity.
In 2003, he moved to Yakima as he wanted to help in starting a new work for The Church of God. Events took place and he was placed as pastor of The Church of God of NC of Yakima. He has been a steward of the truth of the Bible.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth of Yakima; three sons, Steve of Everett, WA; Tom of Chehalis, WA; and Tim of Bucoda, WA; two daughters and their husbands, Rebecca and Ed Brewer of Yakima; and Brenda and Kevin Fowler of Selah; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 19, at 11 a.m., at The Church of God of NC of Yakima, 406 S 3rd St., Yakima. Burial will follow at the Tahoma Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima will be in charge of arrangements.
