Raymond Bert Kiona Obituary (2023)

Raymond Charley Kiona Jr., age 75, passed away on October 27, 2023, in Union Gap, Washington. Raymond was born on July 14, 1948, to Raymond Kiona Jr. and E. Mabel Telekish (step-father, Nelson Moses). He was a lifelong member of the Yakama Tribe. Raymond spent his younger years in Buckley, Washington, before moving to assisted living in Sunnyside, Washington. Raymond is survived by his four brothers, James Kiona Sr. (Ramona), Ralph T. Kiona Sr., Frank M. Kiona (Emla), and Greg Kiona (Beatrice), his four sisters, Sandra Kiona, Beverly Lewis (Gerald), Debra Gunnier (Eddie Sr.), and Raemelle Kiona (Orrin), and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Daniel Aguilar. The Dressing Ceremony will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 9:30am, at the Toppenish Creek Longhouse in White Swan. Services will follow, one seven. Burial will take place at the Toppenish Creek Cemetery. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.