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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARIES Ray P. Gallon Harold Henry ‘Butch’ Liesegang Barbara Ann Carrera Hermiston September 26, 1918-January 18, 2016 Hermiston August 18, 1918-January 17, 2016 Hermiston July 27, 1960-January 13, 2016 Ray P. Gallon, 97, of Hermiston died on Mon- day, January 18, 2016, in Hermiston surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 26, 1918, in Fleming, Colorado. He was a mem- ber of the Method- ist Church for many years, and also a lifetime member of the Hermiston Elks Lodge. Golf, danc- Gallon ing and travel kept him active until his later years. He loved life, friends and being around his fam- ily. He was preceded in death by his wife Wyoma and son Larry Gallon. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Lumaguip and son- in-law Ron Lum- aguip, ¿ve grand- children and several great-grandchildren. At his request, no services will be held. Disposition was by cremation. Please sign the guest book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar- rangements. Irene Alice Schlaht Hermiston August 7, 1923-January 18, 2016 Irene Alice Schlaht, age 92, of Hermiston, Oregon, died January 18th, 2016, at Guardian Angel Homes in Hermiston. She was born August 7, 1923, in Streeter, North Da- kota, to parents Jacob and Helen (Hoches- tetter) Graff. Irene married Lloyed Schlaht on June 15th, 1944. She lived in Cleveland, N.D.; Montana; Top- penish and Zillah, Wash.; Hayden Lake, Idaho; Pend- leton and Gladstone, Ore.; and Spokane, Wash. She lived in Stan¿eld and Herm- iston since 1989. She was a housewife and mother of three, but also opened her home to foster chil- dren. She always had a garden and wanted to share the har- vest. She worked in the sum- mers picking grapes and fruit so she could send the children to a Christian school. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Faith has always been very important in Irene’s life and was always active in the church. She also enjoyed reading and writing poems. One that you often hear her say was “You can talk about me all you please, and I’ll talk about you down on my knees.” Some of the things she loved to do: sewing; painting pictures, especially old barns and ocean scenes; collecting rocks and dolls; camping, and ¿shing. She was also a great German cook and loved family gatherings. She was a member of the Hermiston Rock Club. She worked by her husband’s side in starting the Stan¿eld Food Bank, ¿lling boxes of food for the hungry. She was preced- ed in death by her husband, Lloyed Schlaht in 2007; par- ents Jacob and Helen Graff; and brothers Ervin, Walter, Edward and Robert. She is survived by her sons Terry Schlaht and Rog- er Schlaht, both of Hermis- ton, Ore.; daughter Pamela Grif¿n of Pendleton, Ore.; grandchildren Troy, Lynette, Jason, Chad, Travis and Jeff; and great-grandchildren Ayla, Emily, Jacob, Tyler, Connor and Isaac. Viewing is at Burns Mor- tuary in Hermiston, Friday, January 22, 2016, from 1 to 4 p.m. Celebration of Life is at the Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 3 p.m.. Please send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICE Roberto De Leon Hermiston June 6, 1934-Jan. 18, 2016 Roberto De Leon, 81, of Hermiston died Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at his home. He was born June 6, 1934, at San Pedro, El Salvador. Viewing will be held Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. at Centro Cristiano Emanuel (First Christian Church), 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Send condolences at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Veterans of Foreign Harold Wars, president Henry (Butch) of the Echo Liesegang, P.T.A., Herm- 97, of Herm- iston Kiwanis iston passed International, away on Sun- OS8 Dad’s day, January Club, 1961- 17th, 2016, 69 (director in 1968) in Hermiston. Harold and Echo Quarterback was born on August Club. Sports were a 18th, 1918, at the big part of his life as Echo family home to a spectator and par- Katherine Bottger Lie- ticipant; of¿ciating segang and Edward C. the East-West Shrine Liesegang. Game in Pendleton He attended all Liesegang for 18 games was a grades in Echo and highlight. He played graduated from Echo fast pitch softball for High School in 1936. Harris Pine Mills and Harold attended Pa- the Pendleton Grain ci¿c 8niversity on a Growers, being select- football scholarship, ed in 1951 and 1952 transferring to Oregon for the state all-star State College where team. In 1949 Butch he played on the OS8 Liesegang was selected as the baseball team. outstanding Harold married Marjo- tournament’s rie Hindman Sept. 14, 1941, player. He batted left-handed at the Episcopal Church in so he could get to ¿rst base Pendleton. They celebrated faster, and short stop was his 72 years of marriage before favorite position. Golf, square dancing, Marjorie passed in 2013. They were members of the round dancing, gambling, and Hermiston 8nited Methodist travel and his family ¿lled his retirement years. Many miles Church for many years. A daughter, Jan, was born were put on their Blazer and trailer before they spent the in 1943. In 1943 he enlisted in the winters in Mesa, Arizona. He 8.S. Navy, serving in Califor- played his brand of golf into nia and the Calicoan Naval his 90s. Preceding him in death Base, Samar, Philippines. He was awarded Paci¿c Area were his wife, Marjorie, his Campaign Medal, Philippines parents and his brother Eddie. He is survived by his Liberation Medal and the WW II Victory Medal. Har- daughter Jan Hansen (Ed); old was discharged in 1946 son Robert Liesegang (Sue); and returned to Echo. A son, four grandchildren; three Bob, was born in 1946. After great-grandchildren; and sev- the war he returned to his job eral nieces and nephews. The family suggest me- at the 8matilla Army Depot. He retired from the depot, morials to the Echo Museum as comptroller, in 1973 with or to the Echo Quarterback 32 years of service and three Club. Funeral services will be years of Navy service. Harold was the young- held on Friday, January 22, est Worshipful Master of the 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Oregon, Burns Mortuary chapel in 1951, recently being hon- Hermiston. Burial with mili- ored for 72 years of service in tary honors will follow at the 2013. He was a life member Echo Cemetery. Please sign the guest book of the Pendleton Elks Lodge, and his active life includ- at burnsmortuaryhermiston. ed membership in the Echo com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JAN. 5, 2016 WILLIAMS — Michelle N. Darlington and Warren Z. Williams of 8matilla; a girl, Lillian Michelle Williams. JAN. 6, 2016 STAHL — Jennifer Stahl and Mark Stahl of Stan¿eld; a girl, MaryBeth Reanna Stahl. JAN. 8, 2016 BLEVINS — Cheridy A. Edgmand and Trey M. Blevins of Stan¿eld; a boy, Carter Michael Blevins. TEJEDA GUTIERREZ — Brissa Gutierrez and Dan- iel Tejeda of Hermiston; a boy, Dariel Emiliano Tejeda Gutierrez. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton JAN. 10, 2016 PARKS — Taylor A. Parks and Ethan L. Parks of Herm- iston; a girl, Palmer Anne Parks. COURT REPORT Judgments The following judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts: •United Finance Co. vs. Dennis Ste- fani; judgment for $4,147.69 plus interest, costs and fees. •Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Michelle L. Duran; judgment for $981.08 plus interest, costs and fees. Sentences The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Rigoberto Bazan Ayala, 38, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I; sentenced to 2 years probation, 120 sanc- tion units, 60 maximum jail units, $1,190 fine and $1,250 fine-suspended, plus court costs and fees. •Daniel James Kenney, 47, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to Driving While Sus- pended (felony); sentenced to 11 months jail, 2 years post-prison supervision and $140 fine, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to DUII (felony); sentenced to 11 months jail, 2 years post-prison su- pervision and $2,940 fine, plus court assessment. days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, 50 hours community service and $140 fine, plus court assessment. •Otoniel Torres Espain, 23, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine; sentenced to 24 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections, 2 years post-prison supervision and $140 fine, plus court costs and fees. •Joe Burr Sturza, 57, Hermiston, was convicted of Providing Veterinary Medicine Without a License (two counts merged); sentenced to 180 days jail-sus- pended, 2 years probation, $190 fine, $1,500 fine-suspended and $783.15 res- titution, plus court costs and fees; was convicted of a third count of Providing Veterinary Medicine Without a License; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, $40 fine and $1,650 fine-suspended, plus court assessment. •Antonio Mendoza Martinez, 35, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Criminal Trespass I; sentenced to $375 fine plus court costs and fees. •Kimberly Kay Koenig, 26, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to two counts of Burglary I; sentenced to 15 days jail, 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units and $140 fine for each count and $1,435.99 restitution, plus court costs and fees. MISDEMEANOR •Chad Everett Bruce, 34, address not given, pleaded guilty to three counts of Strangulation-domestic violence; sen- tenced to 30 days jail, 180 days jail-sus- pended, 3 years probation, 50 hours community service and $140 fine for each count, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to two counts of Assault IV-do- mestic violence; sentenced to $40 fine plus court assessment; pleaded guilty to a third count of Assault IV-domestic violence; sentenced to 30 days jail, 180 When they say “I’m Getting Cold” and you say “I’m Getting Old?” It’s time to call us! •Jorey Michael Sinner Peterson, 30, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to False Ap- plication for Angling License; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years pro- bation, 40 hours community service, $40 fine and 5 years fishing license suspen- sion, plus court costs and fees. •Annette Mae Seufert, 48, Umatilla, pleaded no contest to Theft III; sentenced to $40 fine and $220 comp fine, plus court assessment. •Russell Gene Whitbeck, 55, Irrigon, pleaded guilty to Criminal Trespass I; sentenced to $375 fine plus court costs and fees. Barbara Ann Carrera was born on July 27, 1960, in Platte, South Dakota, to parents Anton and Viola Kolb Petrak. She died on January 13, 2016, at her home in Herm- iston, Oregon, at the age of 55 years. She was raised and attended school in Chamberlain, South Dakota, grad- uating in the class Carrera of 1978. Barbara was united in marriage to Jesus Carrera on November 28, 1980, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, and they moved to Hermiston, Ore- gon. She worked at JR Sim- plot in Hermiston, Oregon, for 25 years. She operated a daycare for a few years and as an Avon representative. Barbara was a member of Our Lady of Angels Cath- olic Church, Hermiston, Oregon. She enjoyed cro- cheting, soap operas, real- ity 7V, camping, ¿shing, and cherished time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Je- sus Carrera, Hermiston, Ore.; son Tony Carrera and his wife Janelle, Hermis- PUBLIC SAFETY LOG MONDAY, JAN. 18 1:17 a.m. - A Stanfield resident reported he sold a couch on Craigslist to a man who overpaid him, then demanded the caller return the overpayment. The bank called it fraud and put a hold on the check. The caller requested a call from Stanfield police. 12:20 p.m. - A resident of Echols Road, Hermiston, reported the theft of a red 2012 Honda 420 quad bike. 1:02 p.m. - A resident of West Columbia Lane, Hermiston, requested burglary charges be filed against her daughter’s boyfriend, who broke into her house and stole her dog. SUNDAY, JAN. 17 8:03 p.m. - A caller at Green Acres Mobile Home Park, 80542 Paterson Ferry Road, Irrigon, requested contact from a Morrow County sheriff’s deputy “within 60 seconds or he was going to beat someone up.” SATURDAY, JAN. 16 1:54 p.m. - A caller at Lakeview Heights on Willow Creek Road near Heppner called the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office with concerns about someone who had talked about jumping off the Willow Creek Dam. 4:30 p.m. - Umatilla police received a report of a break-in of a building on Sixth Street. 7:24 p.m. - The Boardman ambu- lance transported an employee who had been shocked by an electrical cable at Oregon Potato, 650 N.E. Columbia Ave., Boardman. FRIDAY, JAN. 15 3:18 a.m. - A woman called the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to report someone broke into her car and stole her purse while parked at a residence at East Punkin Center and Glemm roads, Hermiston. 11:42 p.m. - Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired in the area of Cottonwood Bend and Westland roads, near the railroad tracks. 2:42 a.m. - A Heppner caller re- ported she saw someone in a vehicle at the end of her driveway on Little Butter Creek Road going through her mail. She pointed a flashlight down the driveway and the car took off. •Heather Dawn Evans, 35, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Negotiating Bad Check; sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $440 fine, $1,250 fine-suspend- THURSDAY, JAN. 14 11:37 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported four controlled burns at the following locations: the former Umatilla Army Depot; 27300 Buttercreek Road, Echo; Kik Road one block north of West Punkin Center Road, Hermiston; and three miles north of Highway 37 on Nelson Grade. 6:30 p.m. - A caller told Umatilla police a male and female were fight- ing, there were screams and a loud “thump” against the wall. See COURT, A7 WEDNESDAY. JAN. 13 4:18 a.m. - A resident of Tri-Harbor •Noel Chica Garcia, 42, Stanfield, pleaded guilty to Assault IV-domestic violence; sentenced to 180 days jail-sus- pended, 3 years probation, 160 hours community service and $2,440 fine-sus- pended, plus court costs and fees. ton, Ore.; daughter Jessica Blackford and her husband Jason, Portland, Ore.; broth- ers Melvin and Robert Pe- trak, both of Chamberlain, S.D.; sister Diana Bondurant, Hermis- ton, Ore.; grandchil- dren Dylan, Perrin, Payton, Layni and Portia; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Barbara was pre- ceded in death by her parents. Recitation of the rosary will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Hermis- ton, Oregon. Mass of Chris- tian burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon. Those who wish may make contributions in Bar- bara’s memory to the Amer- ican Cancer Society at 7325 W. Deschutes Ave., Suite A, Kennewick, WA 99336. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Apartments, Umatilla, called 9-1-1 because someone tried to get into his apartment. 7:54 p.m. - A caller from Salem told the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office someone stole his horse trailer from a site on East Punkin Center Road, Hermiston. TUESDAY, JAN. 12 7:22 a.m. - A Stanfield resident reported a 31-year-old man has been gone for several days. The caller said he left with others to pick up pallets and take them to Pendleton and was to be back Monday afternoon but has not been in touch since leaving, and his cellphone goes straight to voice mail. 9:57 a.m. - A Umatilla-area woman reported a male is staying in a silver and green Ford pickup on property next to hers for the last year. She asked law enforcement to check on him because he watches her niece and she is not sure he is allowed to be there. She also asked about extra patrols through the area. 7:04 p.m. - A caller in Echo reported people in a silver Dodge pickup were “spotlighting” along Snow Road and this has been going on for the past few months. The caller asked for law enforcement to talk to the spotlighters. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •Oregon State Police cited Omar M. Resendiz, 20, Boardman, for driv- ing under the influence of controlled substances. •Hermiston police arrested Justin James Sanders, 32, of Hermiston, for possession of methamphetamine and violating parole. •Hermiston police arrested Brittany Ashton Abbott, 20, address not provided, on charges of possession of metham- phetamine and third-degree theft. •Hermiston police also arrested Robert Miguel Aguilera, 32, address not provided, for felon in possession of a weapon and on a Washington state fugitive warrant. •A Kennewick police officer called Umatilla police and reported Leon Glenn Wagoner, 50, sold 800 pounds of copper wire to Pacific Recycling, Kennewick, and was heading back to Oregon. Wagoner was wanted on a warrant and is a possible suspect in thefts in Umatilla County. Umatilla police caught Wagoner at about 2 p.m. at Interstate 82 and Highway 207 and booked him into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. •Oregon State Police arrested Keith Thomas Hanson, 53, of Heppner, for driving under the influence of intoxicants. It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. 5 Theater Cineplex Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. 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