Local Obituaries for Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory
Lloyd Walter Tinker
Sep 9, 2023
Lloyd Walter Tinker, age 93, entered into rest on September 9, 2023 at his home in Prosser. He was born on January 13, 1930 to Ray and Roberta (Harris) Tinker in Ellensburg, Washington where he spent his early years until his family moved to Prosser when he was 14. He finished his education, graduating from Prosser High School, and then...
Clifton "Clif" Steelman
Sep 4, 2023
Clif passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born in Greybull, WY to Charles (Pete) Steelman and Juanita Helen Kinney. He moved to Prosser when he was 6 years old, where he lived until he joined the US Air Force in 1960. While stationed at Baker Air Force Station in Baker City, OR...
Victor Lee Murphey
Sep 3, 2023
After watching the sunrise on the morning of September 3rd, Victor Lee Murphey took his last breath, closed his eyes and left this world. After nearly 102 years stuffed full of life, love, and adventure; Victor passed away peacefully in his home. Vic was born on November 24th, 1921 as the second child to his parents Stephen Samuel and Vera...
Mary M. Acevedo
Aug 29, 2023
Mary M. Acevedo, 75, of Prosser, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1947 in Yokohama, Japan to William and Natsuko (Miura) Callaway. The family came to the United States in 1956 and settled in Yakima a few years later. Mary graduated from Davis High School in 1966, and then she...
Robert "Bob" David Johnson
Aug 26, 2023
Robert David Johnson, of Prosser, entered into rest on August 26, 2023 in Grandview. He was born on May 20, 1947 in Raymond, Washington to Boyd and Myra Johnson. He was raised and educated in Aberdeen, Washington where he graduated from High School. He then attended the University of Washington and then graduated from Central Washington University. Besides raising cattle...
Kyle Max Rickords
Aug 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Kyle Max Rickords (1996-2023) On August 26th, 2023, the world lost a remarkable soul, as Kyle Max Rickords passed away peacefully at his house in Prosser, WA. Born on July 22, 1996, in Kennewick, WA, Kyle's journey through life was a testament to resilience, love, and the power of a caring family. He was 27 years...
Len Owen Hannaman
Aug 21, 2023
Len Owen Hannaman, 75, of Sunnyside, Washington, passed away on August 21, 2023, in Portland, Oregon. He was born on February 23, 1948. Len was a beloved man who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Len was a man of many facets. He possessed a wonderful sense of humor that could light up any room. Whether he...
Sharon Darlene Elsina Gilmore
Aug 17, 2023
Sharon Darlene Elsina Gilmore was born on April 4, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to Ricky and Cora Leigh (Engwis) Belgarde. She passed away on August 16, 2023 in Pasco, Washington. Sharon was raised primarily in Minot, North Dakota, graduating from Minot High School in 2005. She married Jason Gilmore in 2011. Together, they were blessed with two girls, Mallina...
Valerie Ann Hildebrant
Aug 2, 2023
Valerie Ann Hildebrant went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by her family. Val was born October 22, 1954 to John and Barbara Hildebrant in Prosser WA. She made her home in Prosser most of her life. Val loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She loved to play cards and was...
Dorothy "Dot" Starkey
Jul 27, 2023
Reverend Dorothy L. (Dot) Starkey Dot was born to Delbert and Violet Ihrig (Timm) on January 23, 1953, in Port Angeles, WA, and she went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2023, in Prosser, WA. Dot graduated from Moses Lake High School, and later received her teaching degree in Special Education from Central Washington University. She went on...
Philip Andrew Whitney
Jul 16, 2023
Philip “Phil” Whitney February 17, 1934-July 16, 2023 Phil Whitney passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 89 succumbing to Parkinson’s Disease. Phil was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015 and in his own words conveyed, “It’s no walk in the park.” Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Myrtle Whitney, his brothers: Chuck,...
Cornell K Wichers
Jul 12, 2023
Cornell K. Wichers, age 88 of Prosser, entered into rest on July 12, 1923 at Prosser Memorial Hospital. He was born in Prairie View, Kansas on August 23, 1934 to Henry and Jennie Wichers and was the youngest of 9 children. Cornell and Patricia Evans were married on August 26, 1967 in Mt. Lake Terrace, WA. Cornell grew up in...
Robert Gordon Stevens
Jul 4, 2023
Robert Gordon Stevens passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 78. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed and remembered by many. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cathy Stevens, as well as his children, Todd (Mari) Stevens, Chad (Marcie) Stevens, and his grandchildren Cole, Carson, Reed, and...
Phyllis Eilene Mcwhirk
Jun 30, 2023
Our beloved mother & grandmother peacefully passed away on June 30th, 2023, in the presence of loving family at the age of 94 in Sunnyside, Washington. She was born in Michigan to Olga Paulson Auger and Samuel Beck Auger. The family moved to Libby, Montana in the 1930’s, where she was raised with her older brother Donald Auger and a...
Randall Lynn Strickland
Jun 27, 2023
Randall Lynn Strickland, lovingly known as Randy, lived a life full of adventure, laughter, and pranks until he rode off into the sunset on June 27, 2023, following a brief illness. At the age of 69, he left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is now in the arms of his Savior. Randy's heart belonged to his...
Jo Kimbrell
May 19, 2023
Jo Kimbrell peacefully passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of May 19, 2023. Born Josephine Irene Herbst, April 22, 1928 in Lyman, Nebraska to Carl and Mollie Herbst, she, along with her parents, two brothers, Carl and Fritz and two sisters, Alice and Dorothy moved to Sunnyside, WA in the late 1930’s. It was there where...
Frances Pauline "Pauli" Evans
May 12, 2023
Frances Pauline Radach Evans was born on February 26, 1948 in Sunnyside, Washington to her mother, Jessie Bea Radach and her father, Gottfried Radach Jr. She left us on May 12, 2023 after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and more recently cancer. Pauli grew up in Prosser, Washington and attended Prosser Schools. She graduated from Queen Anne High School...
Aureliano Cervantes
May 2, 2023
Aureliano Cervantes nació el 30 de Enero de 1946 en Pihuamo, Jalisco. Sus padres fueron Pedro Cervantes y Carolina Soto. El emigro con su familia a los Estados Unidos en 1990. A lo largo de su vida, Aureliano trabajo duro para por proveer por su familia, un buen ejemplo que les dejo grabado en la mente de sus hijos. Aureliano...
Nathan John Hildebrant
Apr 29, 2023
Nathan John Hildebrant, age 41, entered into rest on April 29, 2023 at his home in Pasco. He was born to Lorenzo Vargas and Valerie Ann Hildebrant on September 16, 1981 in Sunnyside, Washington. He lived in Prosser for most of his life and in the Tri Cities for the past 10 years. He graduated from Prosser High School with...
Salvador "Sal" Torres, Jr.
Apr 15, 2023
Salvador (Sal) Torres, Jr. was born to Salvador and Antonia Torres June 3, 1952 in San Juan, Texas. He gained his wings and joined the Heavenly Father April 15, 2023 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington. Sal grew up in the Outlook/Sunnyside area graduating from Sunnyside High School in 1970. He attended YVCC in Yakima, Washington before enlisting in the...
