Death notices and funerals pending for July 3, 2024
Published 8:05 am Monday, July 1, 2024
DEATHS
Clarice Johnson: 73, formerly of Baker City, died June 22, 2024, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise. Arrangements are with Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
Kelsey Lorraine Eastman: 75, of Baker City, died June 28, 2024, at her home. No services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to Best Friends of Baker through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave online condolences, go to www.grayswestco.com.
FUNERALS PENDING
James ‘Jim’ Berka: 82, of Baker City, died Feb. 1, 2024, in Boise. Recitation of the rosary will be Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with the memorial Mass following at 10:30 a.m. Military honors will be rendered by the Mountain Home Air Force Base Honor Guard. Services are under the direction of Coles Tribute Center. To light a candle in Jim’s memory, go to www.colestributecenter.com.
Diana ‘Dee’ Hollway Becker: 82, of Baker City died June 19, 2024, in her home. A memorial service is Thursday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at the Haines United Methodist Church. Dee loved the color red (especially red shoes), so friends and family are invited to wear her favorite color. Arrangements are with Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
Jessica Nate’ Johnson: 31, formerly of Baker City, died June 14, 2024, in Yuma, Colorado. A celebration of life will take place later, with date, time and place to be announced. Memorial donations can be made to help defray funeral expenses through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
Donna Kanyid: 86, of Baker City, died Nov. 21, 2023, at her home. A brief interment is Saturday, July 6, at 10 a.m. at the Haines Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life at 1 p.m. at the Baker County Event Center, 2600 East St. Memorial donations can be made to Best Friends of Baker through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
Chuck Mawhinney: 74, of Baker City, died Feb. 12, 2024. A celebration of life is Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m. at 42268 Pocahontas Road, Baker City.
Donald Solomon: 95, of Baker City, died April 2, 2024. A graveside service will be July 31 at 10 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. To leave online condolences for Donald’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com.
DEATHS
Garland John Weissenfluh: 58, of Mt. Vernon, died June 25, 2024, at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Driskill Memorial Chapel.
FUNERALS PENDING
Kathleen Michelle Bell: 66, of Prairie City, died on April 18, 2024, at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. A celebration of life will be July 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, 59500 Highway 26, Mt. Vernon. Arrangements are with Driskill Memorial Chapel.
Sherrie Lynn Dobyns: 72, of Canyon City, died at her residence on Feb. 18, 2024. A celebration of life will be July 26, at 5 p.m. at 26639 Grandview Road, Canyon City. A tri-tip dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and two live bands will play. Bring lawn chairs, a side dish if you would like and your favorite beverage. Arrangements are with Driskill Memorial Chapel.
Sara Michelle Harig-Fox: 35, of Prairie City, died May 7, 2024, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 21, at noon at the Canyon City Community Hall, 131 Washington St., Canyon City. Guests are asked to bring a side dish to share. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Arrangements are with Driskill Memorial Chapel.
DEATHS
Dale Burton Bloxom: 87, of Pendleton, died June 17, 2024, in Pendleton. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Carol Joy Brehaut: 81, of Pendleton, died June 24, 2024, at her home. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.
A. Sherlene Carr: 83, of Pendleton, died June 23, 2024. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Mark G. Fisher: 65, of Hermiston, died June 24, 2024, in Hermiston. A graveside funeral service was held June 29, at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements were with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Stanley Gene Henkle: 92, of Pendleton, died June 21, 2024. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Frances Lorraine Hersey: 77, of Pendleton, died June 25, 2024, at her home. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.
Shirley Ann Sagero: 87, of Pendleton, died June 27, 2024, in Lewiston, Idaho. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.
Gregory Charles Tinnell: 53, of Pendleton, died Friday, June 28, 2024. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.
FUNERALS PENDING
Wanda Gundlach: 94, formerly of Milton-Freewater, died June 22, 2024. A graveside service will be Friday, July 5, 2 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. A reception follows at the Munselle-Rhodes Reception Center, Milton-Freewater. Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home.
Gary C. Jones: 80, of Hermiston, died Dec. 27, 2023, in Hermiston. A celebration gathering will be July 17, 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Holly Christine Larson: 38, formerly of Stanfield, died May 17, 2024. A celebration of life will be July 9, 11 a.m. at Stanfield Baptist Church. Arrangemenrts are with Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home.
Julia M. Schneider: 95, of Hermiston, died June 30, 2024, in Hermiston. A graveside service will be July 13, 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Sherry Ann (Bockmann) Shunn: 70, of Hermiston, died June 25, 2024, in Portland. A funeral service will be July 20, 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston. A private burial will be later at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Irrigon. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Daniel “Danny” Henry Wilson: 59, of Hermiston, died Nov. 26, 2023, in Hermiston. A celebration of life will be July 27, 2 p.m. at McNary Beach, near Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
DEATHS
Kay F. Anicker: 84, of Elgin, died June 24, 2024, at home. Arrangements are with Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Richard L. Carr: 65, of La Grande, died June 17, 2024, at his residence. Arrangements are with Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
William J. Curtiss: 38, of Union, died June 22, 2024, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are with Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Cynthia J. Foster: 67, of La Grande, died June 28, 2024, at her residence. Arrangements are with Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Raney Eve “Evey” Gerlach: 47, of Meridian, Idaho, and formerly of La Grande, died June 18, 2024. A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at the Island City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Kenneth L. Meeker: 66, of Union, died on June 30, 2024, at Grande Ronde Hospital. A full obituary will be published later. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.
DEATHS
Daniel L. Wolfe: 65, of Enterprise, died June 28, 2024, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. A full obituary will be published later. Arrangements are with Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Enterprise.
FUNERALS PENDING
Lucia “Lucky” (Akes Isley) Kelly: 83, died Nov. 20, 2023, in Richland, Washington. A celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, July 5, at 11 a.m. in the covered picnic area of Wallowa Lake State Park. Arrangements are with Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home, Richland, Washington. Read the obituary and sign the online guestbook at www.sunsetgardenstricities.com.