Inez Marie Lidke Obituary (1924

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Inez (Saenz) Lidke who died on June 11, 2026 at the age of 102 at her home in Yakima, Washington. Inez was born on April 10th, 1924 in Billings, Montana to Carolina (Prieto) and Joseph Saenz. The family worked in agriculture and migrated to Washington State. The family settled in Granger, Washington to work and attended school in Granger. Inez worked alongside the family during the day and attended night school to complete her education. She was employed at HAAS, in the fruit industry, until she retired at the age of 73. In her earlier years, Inez married Carl Lidke. For many years, they managed a rabbit farm in Zillah, Washington and they later moved to Yakima, Washington to be near family. Inez is survived by many nieces and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters: Lucy Reyes, Elena Cortez, Beatrice Saenz, Margaret Saenz, Maria Barajas, Gloria Nevarez, Sally Plata and adopted sister Cecilia Urrutia and one brother Carlos Saenz. Inez was known to be a very independent thinker and a very hard worker. She enjoyed working and dancing at the Eagles and was particularly fond of listening and dancing to violin and guitar country music. Inez liked western movies and kept a close eye on national politics on television. In later years, she liked putting together puzzles on her card table. She looked forward to watching and listening to students passing by her home after school at Davis High School. Also, she loved spring and winter. In the spring, she looked forward to planting flowers and in the winter, she enjoyed watching the snow fall. Inez was a faithful Catholic and regularly attended Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00 at St. Paul’s Chapel (15 S 12th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902) followed by a gathering in the reception room. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at brooksidefuneral.com.