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Michelle Lois Heise Holt
Linda Marie Gandy
Pendleton
March 24, 2021
Pendleton
February 28, 1964 — March 8, 2021
Michelle Lois Heise Holt a nurse. For over 20 years
of Pendleton, Oregon, passed Michelle dedicated herself
away in her home in the early to a number of patients and
hours of Wednesday, March impacted the lives of so
24, 2021. Her final days and many. Her pride and love for
final moments were
her work as a nurse
spent surrounded
was unsurpassed.
by family.
She acquired her
Michelle was
nursing degree in
extremely family
Pendleton, while
oriented and spent
working multiple
most of her time
jobs and raising
with her family and
three children.
beloved dogs. She
In her free time
Michelle loved
was the daughter
of Diana Harp and
camping, concerts,
Jeff Heise. Diana
Holt
visiting the beach,
had two other chil-
planting flowers,
dren, Dawn Harvey and Paul and enjoying her family. She
(Lynn) Harp. Through child- will be remembered for her
hood and adulthood she was love of music, spoiling her
very close with both siblings grandson and great-nephews,
as well as her cousin Robin enjoying true crime dramas,
Fitzmorris, who was not only laughing with her family,
a close family member, but spreading encouragement,
also a best friend.
her incredible strength, and
She was the devoted loving every animal she came
mother to Greg Thiel, across.
She will be missed
Breanna Rhode and Chel-
sea Holt, and grandmother tremendously. Her beautiful
to Sullivan Holt. Her love for spirit lives on in her family.
her children and grandchild
She is preceded in death
kept her fighting, and moti- by her mother Diana, father
vated her everyday. Much Jeff, and sister Dawn.
of her final days were spent
A joint ser vice for
sharing memories and laughs Michelle Holt and Dawn
with Greg, Breanna, Chelsea, Harvey will be held April
Sullivan, and her nieces Kate- 10, 2021, at 4 p.m. at the Roy
lyn, Madison and Mackenzie, Raley Room in Pendleton.
as well as Robin and Robin’s
Arrangements are being
handled by Burns Mortuary
daughter Gabrielle.
Michelle was endlessly of Pendleton. Sign the online
caring, which was reflected guestbook at www.burns-
in her chosen profession as mortuary.com.
Warren Ray McConnell
American Fork, Utah
February 6, 1926 — March 16, 2021
On March
1949. They soon
16th, 2021 Warren
p u r c h a s e d 10
Ray McCon-
acres where they
nell, loving son,
car ved a lit tle
brother, husband,
farm out of the
fat he r of si x ,
Oregon soil, rais-
grandfather of 22,
ing five girls and
and great-grandfa-
one boy under
ther of 38, passed
the trees, above
away peacefully
the r iver, t wo
miles from town.
su r rou nded by
Mater nal and
his family at the
grand age of 95.
paternal grand-
parents, aunts,
Wa r re n wa s
born on Febru-
uncles, cousins
ary 6, 1926, in
and good friends
the bunkhouse of
McConnell
celebrated at their
his grandfather’s
house at the end of
farm near Fruitland, Idaho, the road, which still bears
to William Huff and Beulah his name, after 62 years:
Stuart McConnell. He was McConnell Lane.
the eldest of four children,
He supported his family
followed by a twin brother with employment on the
and sister who died soon Union Pacific Railroad and
after birth. His youngest the Boise Cascade paper
sister, Lela, was born two mill until retiring to buy a
years later.
business with his wife.
Warren spent his younger
Warren and Bonnie’s
years with his beloved dog family became members of
Snip, hunting, fishing and The Church of Jesus Christ
trapping on the banks of the of Latter-day Saints and
Snake and Payette rivers were sealed as a family in
with his friends. Warren the Idaho Falls Temple in
proclaimed he was never 1972.
He has written in his
bored or lonely, saying,
“There is always some- memoir, “My greatest joy
thing to do, something to and comfort is the love
build, someone to visit, a Bonnie and I have for each
book to read, or a pet to play other, our children and their
with.” He was a great lover families, knowing that we
of animals. In fact, some will be together for time and
thought he could under- all eternity. What a great
stand their emotions and blessing!” Many family
sounds more than anyone. members continue to grow
As a young boy, he raised and serve in the gospel to
magpies, foxes, a bobcat, an this day.
alligator, a groundhog, chin-
He is preceded in death
chillas, and now and then a by his parents, and his
siblings Paul and Pauline
skunk!
In 1941, when Warren McCon nell, Lela Bell
was 15, the McConnell McConnell Olsen, Gordon
family moved to Herm- Alan Bransford and Spen-
iston, Oregon, where he cer Warren Connelly. He is
graduated early from high survived by his wife Bonnie
school. At 17 he fibbed his Lou Dacy McConnell; chil-
way into the U.S. Navy, dren Cheryl Rae McCon-
ser ving W W II on the nell Bransford, Liz Beth
battleship USS Alabama, Ann McConnell Snyder,
which earned nine battle Robert Warren McConnell,
stars. After returning from Cynthia Loren McConnell
the war in 1946 Warren Christensen, Joanna Marie
attended a satellite campus McConnell Richardson and
of Gonzaga University, to Janet Lee McConnell John-
become a veterinarian. Due son; grandchildren Tara,
to the need for workers, he Joshua, Tyler, Colter, Seth,
left college in his second April, Kindle, Kit, Levi,
year to build the McNary Claire, Mattie, Nathan,
Dam on the Columbia River. Andrew, Jenny, Ben, Anne,
Soon he met the love of Josh, Haley, Trace, Emily,
his life, Bonnie Lou Dacy. Amanda and Stuart; and
There are many funny many great-grandchildren.
A family service was
stories of his tenacity to
win her over, after many held at the McConnell home
dates spanning two long in American Fork, Utah, on
years. Warren and Bonnie Saturday, March 20. Inter-
were married in Hermis- ment following at the Lehi
ton, Oregon, in the fall of City Cemetery.
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Linda Marie Gandy 57,
of Pendleton, died Monday,
March 8, 2021, at her home.
She was born February 28,
1964, in Hermiston, Oregon,
to Howard and Donna
(LaHue) Reher.
She lived most of her
young life in Hermiston.
Linda helped her dad at the
service station the family
owned on Highway 395.
She later ended up owning
and operating the service
station with her husband
Norman. After selling the
service station and moving
to Pendleton she went on to
work at Wildhorse Casino
until 2014, when she became
disabled.
Linda enjoyed raising
cocker spaniels for many
years. She loved all animals
and wanted her own herd of
goats.
She was a member of the
Bethel Church, where she
loved and enjoyed her church
family. Linda appreciated all
the prayers that were sent up
for her.
Linda and her cousin
Cyndi Smalley enjoyed
watching murder mysteries
together. They had hoped to
write their own story some-
day.
The family would like
to thank Kim Van Hoover,
Vivian Hulick and Coleen
Byers for their love and
support.
Linda is survived by her
husband, and cousin Cyndi
Smalley. She is preceded
in death by her parents,
Howard and Donna (LaHue)
Reher
Bu r ns Mor t u a r y of
Pendleton is in charge of
the arrangements. Sign the
online guestbook at www.
burnsmortuary.com.
George Leo Rachor Sr.
Milton-Freewater
March 1, 1938 – March 31, 2021
George Leo Rachor Sr.,
83, passed away March 31,
2021, at Regency at the Park
in College Place, Wash-
ington, with his daughters
gratefully by his side.
George was born March
1, 1938, in Sisseton, South
Dakota, to Josephine Cath-
erine and Martin Anthony
Rachor. His family moved
to Oregon when he was 13
and settled in the Stanfield
area. He spent the rest of
his life in various parts of
Eastern Oregon, with most
of his adult life residing in
Athena. He married Lola
Jean Harris in Weston in
1957 and they were married
55 years.
George and Lola raised
three children, George,
Jeanie and Cathy. George
is su r v ived by t hose
three children, as well as
many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in
death by his parents, Martin
and Josephine; his brothers,
Peter and Melvin; sisters
Betty, Helen and Shirley;
and the love of his life and
wife, Lola Jean.
Spending time with his
family was his greatest joy.
At George’s request,
there will be no services.
Arrangements are with
Pendleton Pioneer Chapel,
Folom-Bishop. O n li ne
condolences may be sent to
www.pioneerchapel.com.
DEATH NOTICES
Walter H. Hamm
Pendleton
June 19, 1953 — March 30, 2021
Walter H. Hamm, 67, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, March
30, 2021, at his home. He was born June 19, 1953, in Pendleton.
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrangements.
Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
William D. Hardie
The Dalles
Dec. 20, 1921 — March 26, 2021
Longtime Gilliam County resident William D. Hardie, 99,
died Friday, March 26, 2021, in The Dalles. He was born Dec.
20, 1921, in Condon. A graveside service with military honors
will be held Monday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at the Condon Ceme-
tery. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in care of arrangements.
James E. Hubbard
Pendleton
March 22, 1938 — March 29, 2021
James E. Hubbard, 83, died Monday, March 29, 2021, in
Pendleton. He was born March 22, 1938, in Pendleton. Burns
Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrangements. Sign
the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office
WARRANTS
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Maxiimiliano Aguilar Godinez
Age: 23 Sex: M
Charge: Failure to Appear (FTA):
DUII, reckless driving
Bail: $20,000
Last known location: Hermiston, OR
Wayd Steven Harley
Age: 22 Sex: M
Charge: FTA: Possession of metham-
phetamine
Bail: $10,000
Last known location: Hermiston, OR
Wayne Glenn Miller
Age: 62 Sex: M
Charge: Probation Violation (PV):
DUII
No bail
Last known location: Umatilla, OR
Juan Rodriguez Pacheco
Age: 50 Sex: M
Charge: PV: Criminal trespass
No bail
Last known location: Irrigon, OR
Donald Levi Padgett
Age: 39 Sex: M
Charge: PV: Felon in possession of
firearm, theft I
No bail
Last known location: Pilot Rock, OR
Jason Bradley Phillips
Age: 34 Sex: M
Charge: FTA: Failure to appear
Bail: $20,000
Last known location: Pendleton, OR
Maynard Myers Pourier
Age: 69 Sex: M
Charge: PV: Driving while
suspended/revoked
No bail
Last known location: Boardman, OR
Lance Scott Roark
Age: 28 Sex: M
Charge: FTA: DUII, reckless driving
Bail: $20,000
Last known location: Pendleton, OR
Moises Salas
Age: 31 Sex: M
Charge: PV: Failure to perform duties
of driver
No bail
Last known location: Echo, OR
Julie Tewee
Age: 55 Sex: F
Charge: PV: Possession of metham-
phetamine
No bail
Last known location: Pendleton, OR
Warrants on the above persons were active at the time
the list was created, however wanted status is subject to
change at anytime.
If whereabouts are known, please report immediately to
law enforcement by calling our 24 hours dispatch center at
541-966-3651 or by calling 911 if an emergency.
Judith Gayle ‘Judy’ Kirk
Henderson, Nevada
March 21, 1955 — March 28, 2021
Judith Gayle “Judy” Kirk, 66, died Sunday, March 28,
2021, in Henderson, Nevada. She was born March 21, 1955,
in Walla Walla, Washington. A graveside memorial for family
and friends will be held at the Weston Cemetery at a later date.
Georgia E. ‘Betty’ Martin
Pilot Rock
Jan. 2, 1921 — March 31, 2021
Georgia E. “Betty” Martin, 100, of Pilot Rock, died
Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at a local care facility. She was
born Jan. 2, 1921, in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton
is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at
www.burnsmortuary.com.
John A. McElroy
Pendleton
June 11, 1944 — March 31, 2021
John A. McElroy, 76, of Pendleton, died Wednesday,
March 31, 2021, at his home. He was born June 11, 1944, in
Moscow, Idaho. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer
Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Sandra M. Ordway
Spray
Jan. 30, 1948 — March 28, 2021
Sandra M. Ordway, 73, of Spray, died Sunday, March 28,
2021, in Prineville. She was born Jan. 30, 1948, in Pendleton.
Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements.
Jane A. Reid
Umatilla
April 19, 1944 — April 2, 2021
Jane A. Reid, 76, of Umatilla, died Friday, April 2, 2021,
at her home. She was born April 19, 1944, in Oneida, New
York. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of
Herrmiston. Share memories with the family at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
LOTTERY
Wednesday, March 31,
2021
Megabucks
07-19-24-36-38-43
Estimated jackpot: $3.8
million
Lucky Lines
02-08-11-16-17-24-28-31
Estimated jackpot: $58,000
Powerball
03-10-44-55-68
Powerball: 24
Power Play: 2
Estimated jackpot: $20
million
Win for Life
18-20-48-50
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-7-4-8
4 p.m.: 9-7-2-0
7 p.m.: 4-4-7-8
10 p.m.: 2-6-1-8
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Lucky Lines
02-06-12-16-18-22-26-29
Estimated jackpot: $59,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-3-2-6
4 p.m.: 7-3-0-2
7 p.m.: 0-4-8-1
10 p.m.: 2-1-7-6
Friday, April 2, 2021
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 3-3-7-3