William "Bill" Marshall Frey

William "Bill" Marshall Frey, 88, of Naches died Wednesday.

Mr. Frey was born in Independence, Iowa. He worked most all his life as a farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Eris; sons, Patrick Frey of Naches, Perry Frey of Story City, Iowa, Leslie Frey of Montevidio, Minn., and Michael Frey of Omaha, Neb.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Keith and Keith Funeral Home, Yakima.

Mary Darlene Gaines

Mary Darlene Gaines, 73, of Yakima died Tuesday.

She was born in Lithia, Fla.

If anyone has knowledge of members of her family, please contact Valley Hills Funeral Home at 509-453-5500.

David Joseph Ramirez

David Joseph Ramirez, 63, of Yakima died Monday at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.

Mr. Ramirez was born in Canon City, Colo. He was a social worker employed by the Department of Social and Health Services for several years.

Survivors include a daughter, Christina Ramirez; a son, Stefan DeLano; his mother, Eleanor Aguirre, all of Yakima; and a brother, August Ramirez of Seattle.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Keith and Keith Ninth Avenue Chapel.

Mariel Valerie "Ootootu" Thompson

Mariel Valerie "Ootootu" Thompson, 57, of Everett, Wash., died Tuesday.

She was born in Warm Springs, Ore., and moved to the Yakima area at an early age. In 1988 she moved to Everett, where she lived with her husband. She worked as a teacher for young children at Kindercare.

Survivors include her husband, Mike Smith of Everett; her father, Marcus Slome of Wapato; four brothers, Gordon Arbuckle of Spokane, Steven Arbuckle of Harrah, Tim Smith of Mount Lake Terrace, Wash., and Tommy Thompson of Oregon; four sisters, Pam Kriete of Ephrata, Wash., Julia Thompson of Warm Springs, Ore., and Margo Thompson and Lisa Thompson of Alaska.

Dressing service will be at 2 p.m. today at Merritt Funeral Home, Wapato. Overnight service at the 1910 Shaker Church. Burial will follow in the Methodist Cemetery, White Swan.

Ralph Paul Watkins

Ralph Paul Watkins, 89, of Yakima died Tuesday at home.

Mr. Watkins was born in Canon City, Colo., and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked 25-30 years for Boise Cascade, retiring in the 1980's.

Survivors include a daughter, Irene Madden of Yakima; a brother, Dale Watkins of Norwalk, Calif.; a sister, Emma Watkins of Charleston, S.C., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be from noon to 7 p.m. today at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in West Hills Memorial Park. Those planning to attend should meet at the cemetery.