Serena Kathleen Smith Obituary (1955

Serena Kathleen Smith, 61, of Yakima, formerly of Bellingham, WA, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at her home. Serena was born April 30, 1955 in Bellingham, WA to Luther N. and Merle M. (Richardson) Sabin. She was raised and educated in Bellingham. After graduation, Serena worked at various job and as a nursing assistant. She married Richard Alaniz and later they divorced. She met and married Hugh Smith. Serena loved her job working for the Whatcom Transportation Authority for a few years before injury on the job forced her early retirement. Serena especially loved and enjoyed being with her family, knitting, journaling and having her daily coffee in her special mug! She had a big heart and was loved by everyone. She moved to Yakima two years ago to be close to family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her children, Tina Alaniz and Jeremy (fiance Desire Tayon) Alaniz, both of Yakima, and Jaramiah Smith-Alaniz of Bellingham; stepchildren, Trevor Smith of Bellingham and Rebecca Chandler of Laurel, MD; five grandchildren, Candace Alaniz, Joe Puentes, Jr., Kiana Richardson, Haiden Whitcher, and Julian Knemeyer; a sister, Jackie Reed of Yakima and brother, David (Darla) Sabin of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Serena's life will be held at a later date.