Frances (Roybal) McQuerry

Frances (Roybal) McQuerry, lovingly known by many as “Nana,” passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 86, at Apple Valley Nursing Home in Yakima, Washington. Frances was born on August 2, 1940, in Billings, Montana, to Joseph I. Roybal and Mary E. Roybal.

She was raised in Toppenish, Washington, where she attended schools in the Toppenish School District. Throughout her life, Frances lived in Toppenish, Yakima, and Oregon, eventually making Yakima home.

Frances was married to Ronald McQuerry and devoted much of her life to being a homemaker and caring for her family. She was fiery, loving, strong-willed, and deeply devoted to those closest to her. Her grandchildren held an especially important place in her heart.

She loved to cook for her family, go shopping, and collect little knickknacks and collectibles. Frances found joy in the everyday things that made a home feel special and in spending time with the people she loved.

Frances was a devoted mother to Deborah Lynne Chambers and carried with her the memory of the triplets she lost before Deborah was born.

Her family also included her stepchildren, Aaron McQuerry (deceased), Nickole McQuerry, and Deanna Mc Querry. She is lovingly remembered by her grandson, Frank Elias Hernandez Sr. and his wife, Cristina Hernandez, and her granddaughter, Frances “Love” Ochoa and her husband, Gustavo Ochoa. Her great-grandchildren are Marissa Conduff and her husband, Cody Conduff; Chloe Juarez; Vanessa Hernandez; Naylonii Macias and her spouse, Ivory Evans-Kimble; Penelope Juarez; Paris Ochoa; Frank Elias Hernandez Jr.; and Juan Carlos Ochoa. Her great-great-grandchildren are Zayden Conduff and Allante Evans-Kimble. Frances is also survived by her siblings, Peter Roybal and Deloris Harris. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph I. Roybal and Mary E. Roybal; her husband, Ronald Mc Querry; her daughter, Deborah Lynne Chambers; her triplets; her stepson, Aaron Mc Querry; and her siblings Lawrence Roybal Sr., Lena Faye Roybal, Bernice Herrera, Ernest Pino, Alfred Roybal, Joseph Roybal, Gilbert Roybal, Anthony Roybal, and Cora Aguirre.

Frances will be remembered for her fiery spirit, her strength, and the deep love she had for her family. Her presence left a lasting impression on those who knew and loved her, and her memory will continue to live on through the generations of her family.

A Viewing will be held at on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 2:30-3:30pm, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect Way, Moxee). A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Zillah Cemetery.

Floral arrangements may be sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect Way, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.