Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory
Dawn Elaine Christen
Aug 30, 2019
Our beloved Mother and Nana went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 30, 2019, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Dawn was born on May 19, 1936, in Prosser, Washington, to Frank F. Grover and Blanche (Harding) Grover. She was the third of nine children who lived in Benton City until 1941,...
Stan Kelly
Aug 17, 2019
The extraordinary life of Stan Kelly Jr. began November 3, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington as the first born to Stan Kelly Sr. (1920-1988) and Nelda Blanche (Crites) Kelly (1931-2008) and ended upon his transition at home in Prosser, Washington on August 17, 2019. Those left behind with our incredible memories, everlasting love and gratitude include the...
George Deaton
Aug 14, 2019
George Lee Deaton, 61, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Kadlec hospital. George suffered a stroke early Tuesday morning, and the doctors at the hospital, were not able to repair the damage. George was born January 27, 1958 to Howard, and Leona Deaton, in the Prosser Memorial Hospital. George grew up on a farm...
Graciela Gomez Gonzalez
Aug 10, 2019
A Celebration of Life for Graciela Gomez Gonzalez will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Friendship Baptist Church in Prosser. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Prosser Cemetery.
Gerardo "Jerry" Castilleja
Aug 8, 2019
Gerardo “Jerry” Castilleja, age 56, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 8th, 2019 after bravely battling cancer for six years. Jerry was born on September 9th, 1963, in Prosser, Washington, to Sebastian and Maria Rodriguez Castilleja. He graduated from Prosser High School in 1982 where he excelled in varsity wrestling and football and met his lifelong...
Patricia Ann O'Brien
Aug 8, 2019
Patricia Ann O’Brien, 76, entered the arms of our Loving Savior on August 8, 2019, at her home in Prosser, Washington, just three miles from where she grew up. She was born September 1, 1942, to George and Betty (Schurr) O’Brien in Yakima, Washington. She lived with her family on the Satus for her first five years when the family...
Leslie Joyce Nelson
Aug 1, 2019
Leslie Joyce Nelson, 92, passed away on August 1, 2019 at her home in Prosser. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Bruce) Hall; son, Paul Nelson; two grandsons, Tony and Tim; one great-grandson, Toryn. She is also survived by one sister, Carol; three brothers, Phillip (Gail), Neil (Sharon), and Linley (Celia); one sister-in-law, Donna; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Jesus & Heidy Joanna Gonzalez Bautista
Jul 25, 2019
Jesus, age 10 and Heidy Joanna, age 7 Gonzalez Bautista, entered into rest on July 25, 2019 at their home in Prosser. Jesus was born on August 12, 2008 in Hillsboro, Oregon and. Heidy Joanna was born on October 10, 2011 in Newberg, Oregon. The family lived in Portland and Hermiston until making Prosser their home in 2018. Heidy enjoyed...
Dolores Yeaple
Jul 21, 2019
Dolores Yeaple, age 90, of Prosser went with the angels in the comfort of her family by her side on July 21, 2019, at Prosser Memorial Hospital. She was born to Ralph and Dona Watkins on December 30, 1928, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dolores earned a Bachelor Science degree in Education with an emphasis in reading instruction. She spent many years...
Levi Albert Turner Iv
Jul 12, 2019
Levi Albert Turner, Jr passed away peacefully on July 12th, 2019 in Prosser with children and family surrounding him with love. He was born to Levi Albert Turner, Sr and Nora Jeanette (Oakes) Turner in Houston, MO on February 14, 1936. The family moved to Mabton, Washington in 1938. He attended school in Mabton and graduated from Mabton High School...
Dorothy Smith
Jul 4, 2019
Dorothy Jean Smith, age 75 of Prosser, entered into rest on July 4, 2019 at Prosser Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1943 to Edward and Rachel (Colp) Jessop in Sunnyside and was raised and educated in Mabton, Grandview and Prosser. Dorothy met her future husband, Gary Smith in Yakima. Dorothy studied cosmetology and later worked at Best...
Maria Santos Madera Meza
Jun 28, 2019
Maria Santos Madera Meza, age 79 of Prosser, entered into rest on June 28, 2019 at her home in Prosser. She was born on November 5, 1939 to Antonio and Maria DeJesus (Escalante) Madera in Huejuquilla El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico where she was raised and educated. Maria married Manuel M. Meza on September 22, 1962 in her home town and...
Sugar Baby Majnarich
Jun 24, 2019
Sugar Baby, our precious kitty and staff member passed away in the arms of her mom on June 24th at the age of sixteen. She was born to a rescue cat and was originally named “Shige” after Seattle Mariner Shigetoshi Hasegawa. Adopted at the same time from the same litter was her sister Mojo. They were believed to be mostly...
Raymond "Ray" Husfloen
Jun 15, 2019
Raymond Jack Husfloen age 79, entered into rest on June 15, 2019 at his home in Prosser. Ray was born on February 16, 1940 to Clayton and Virginia (Bowman) Husfloen in Portland, Oregon and was raised and educated in Ontario. After high school he attended Portland Community college for 1 ½ years, 2 years at CBC Lineman School and 2...
Christopher William Maclean
Jun 14, 2019
Christopher William MacLean, age 78, entered into rest on June 14, 2019 at his home in Richland, Washington. He was born on July 25, 1940 in Beauly, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was with the English Royal Air Force for nine years and a heavy equipment operator in Saudi Arabia for fifteen years. After coming to the U.S., Chris made his...
Kim Ferris
Jun 11, 2019
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 21 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Prosser. Memorial contributions may be made to Reed College in Portland, Oregon or Seattle Children's Housing Guild at Housingsolutionsforhope.org
Robert Edward Baumgartner
Jun 10, 2019
Robert Edward Baumgartner, age 66 of Benton City, entered into rest on June 10, 2019 at Chaplaincy Hospice Care in Kennewick. He was born on March 13, 1953 to Arlo Glen and Beatrice (Curtis) Baumgartner in Prosser, Washington and was raised and educated in Benton City where he lived all of his life. Robert was a Union Carpenter and worked...
Wilfred David Montcalm
Jun 5, 2019
Wilfred David Montcalm, age 85 of Prosser, entered into rest on June 5, 2019 at Prosser Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 1, 1933 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Albert and Alice (Robins) Montcalm and was raised in Montana and Portland, Oregon, where his mother worked as a welder during World War II. The family moved to Prosser where...
Virgilio Azua Cruz
May 30, 2019
Virgilio Azua Cruz, 80, of Prosser, passed away on May 30, 2019 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 3, 1939 in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to Gumercindo and Paula (Azua) Cruz. He was raised in a border town and received his education in the United States. Virgilio married Alifonza Martinez on September 22, 1961 in McMinnville, Oregon....
Loretta Allison
May 22, 2019
Loretta Allison, age 86, of Prosser entered into rest on May 22, 2019 at Three Rivers Place in Kennewick. She was born on December 27, 1932 in Spencerville, Oklahoma to Fletcher Frankland and Corrine (Skidmore) Collins. The family moved to Harden, Montana where she attended grade school until the family moved to Prosser in 1945. Loretta met and married Billie...
