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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 OBITUARIES HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 BIRTHS Dorene Lyn Napolitano Joe Burr Sturza Hermiston Hermiston August 17, 1958 — October 5, 2019 November 27, 1949 — September 5, 2019 Dorene Lyn Napolitano a master’s degree in teach- of Hermiston, Oregon, was ing. Her focus was on mak- born on November 27, 1949, ing others’ lives better, with in Ely, Nevada, to parents knowledge, love and com- Arthur and Helen Weston. passion. She was truly an After a three-decade-long angel on earth and will be battle with breast sadly missed. cancer, she sadly She is sur- passed away on vived by Patrick September 5, Donald Napoli- 2019, at the age of tano, Hermiston, 69 years. Ore.; son Christo- Dorene was pher Napolitano, raised in the small Longview, Wash.; town of Ely, daughter Jennifer Nevada, and grad- Ann Napolitano, Napolitano uated in the class of Gresham; three 1967. She went on beautiful grand- to earn her bachelor’s degree children; sister Diane Wofl a, and then nearly achieved her Seattle, Wash.; and numer- master’s degree in physi- ous nieces and nephews. cal therapy before starting a Dorene was preceded family with Patrick Donald in death by her daughter, Napolitano in 1973. She was Angela, and her parents. a wonderful mother to their Mass of Christian Burial three children: Christopher, will be held on Saturday, Angela and Jennifer. October 19, 2019, at 12 noon Dorene was an amaz- at Our Lady of Angels Cath- ing person to say the least. olic Church, Hermiston, Everyone that had the honor Oregon. Please join us in of meeting her found them- honoring Dorene’s memory. selves blessed. Her selfl ess Please share memories of and kind nature was experi- Dorene with her family at enced by the hundreds of the www.burnsmortuaryhermis- children she taught. After ton.com. raising her own children she Arrangements by Burns went eagerly into the teach- Mortuary of Hermiston, ing profession and earned Oregon. Scollan Ovid Grabeel Hermiston January 31, 1926 — October 11, 2019 Scollan Ovid Grabeel to Ava to work his farm and was born on January 31, raise cattle. 1926, in Ava, Missouri, to Scollan and Beverly Ervin and Zella (Brixey) moved back to Hermiston in Grabeel. He died on October 2013 where they made their 11, 2019, at his home, enjoying home in Hermis- visits from their ton, Oregon, at the grandchildren and age of 93 years. great-grandchil- S c o l l a n dren. was raised and He is survived attended school by his wife, Bev- in Missouri. He erly; his sons served in the Charles Grabeel of Army from 1944 Hermiston, Ore., to 1946 as a rifl e- and Keith Grabeel man with the and wife Cindy 188th Parachute of Wenatchee, Infantry, 11th Air- Wash.; his step- borne Division on daughters Teri All- occupation day stott and Bryan in Japan. He took of Hermiston, glider infantry Ore., and Sherry training in Japan, Fischer of Kenne- and guarded gov- wick, Wash.; 10 Grabeel ernment build- grandchildren; 15 ings and mili- great-grandchil- tary installations dren; one great- of occupation great-grandchild; area. He received one niece and one the WWII Vic- nephew. tory Medal, Good Conduct He is preceded in death Medal and Army of Occupa- by his parents, sister Wilma tion Medal. and brother-in-law Russell, After he came home, and son Eddie Max. bought some land to farm Those who wish may along with cattle, got mar- make contributions in Scol- ried and had three sons. lan’s memory to www. He then moved his fam- stjude.org. ily to Pendleton and went A graveside service with to work at the sawmill in military honors will be held Pilot Rock. Shortly after on Friday, October 18, 2019, that he got a job with the at 1 p.m. at the Hermis- Union Pacifi c Railroad ton Cemetery, Hermiston, and moved to Hermiston. Oregon. His fi rst marriage ended in Please share memories 1977. He remarried in 1979 of Scollan with his fam- to Beverly. He worked for ily at burnsmortuaryhermis- the railroad for 30 years ton.com. Arrangements by and retired in 1989. Then Burns Mortuary of Hermis- he and Beverly moved back ton, Oregon. DEATHS Norma Jean Hayward Hermiston Dec. 3, 1936 — Oct. 11, 2019 Norma Jean Hayward, 82, of Hermiston, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Richland, Wash. She was born Dec. 3, 1936, in Woodland, Illinois. A private family burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Joe Burr Sturza passed was left behind to keep up away quietly at home in with his new adventure. Hermiston, Oregon, on In 1999, Joe moved the October 5, 2019, at the age store and his residence to of 61. He was born August the Diagonal Road loca- 17, 1958, in Redmond, Ore- tion. The store continued to gon, to Pete Sturza grow and was a and Faye (Rice) full-time venture. Sturza. He lent help and Joe grew up shared knowledge with his brother, where and when John, beginning in he could. He was Redmond, Ore., a philanthropist in moving to Arca- his own way. He dia, Calif., with sponsored various his mother during clubs and organi- Sturza grade school and zations with tack ending up back and saddles. Joe in Redmond. Joe’s father was as big of a draw for taught him about the world Horse Plaza as the goods that of cattle and ranching, while were sold. his mother immersed him Joe worked hard and in horse racing and show- played hard. He enjoyed his ing. During his adventur- band of brood mares, stal- ous youth, Joe developed lions and jacks, and looked the passion to hunt, fi sh, and forward mostly to the babies try anything once. Aboard in the spring. Joe spent his favorite horse, G.I., Joe countless days on horseback, rodeoed for Redmond High hunting and fi shing. For School, where he graduated many years, Joe had enjoyed in 1977. the company of his girlfriend In college, Joe rode bare- Kathy Moore, doing some back horses and roped for traveling, relaxing and wine BMCC in Pendleton and tasting. WWCC in Walla Walla, He appreciated a good where he earned a Farrier card game, enjoyed music Science degree. and dancing, and betting In the years to follow, horses. Little kids were Joe rode outside colts, shoed drawn to Joe and he adored horses, worked for his step- them. He loved his friends, dad Alex Hadden’s con- liked good whisky and struction company, and con- would tolerate a good fi st tinued to rodeo. He trained, fi ght. Joe threw a big loop — rode and ran race horses, and he had more friends than one drove and handled horses for could count. his mother’s horse transport Joe is survived by his business. son Ty and his wife Keeah; Joe married Julie Habeck daughter Casie and her boy- in 1982, they moved to Hep- friend Mickey; brother John pner, Oregon. They had Sturza; sisters Jill Ken- a son, Ty, and a daughter, fi eld, Robin Sharp and Bar- Casie. bara Haide; his greatly trea- Joe was raised around sured grandchildren, Steely many infl uential people, and Pete; numerous nieces one being Mel Prince, who and nephews; and girlfriend employed Joe as a horse han- Kathy Moore. dler for a Kentucky-based, Joe was preceded in death aircraft horse transporter by his parents and stepfather. Tex Sutton Forwarding Co. A celebration of life will In 1986, Joe was the handler be held on Saturday, Octo- for Ferdinand, a Kentucky ber 19, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Derby winner, on one of the Skip & Sherry Walchli Farm, horse’s cross-country fl ights. 32697 E. Loop Road, Herm- Joe moved his family to iston, Oregon. Hermiston, Oregon, in 1988 In lieu of fl owers or dona- where he started his general tions, please contribute, in contractor business, Sturza Joe’s memory, to the Chil- Construction. Later, Joe and dren’s Rodeo held during the Julie divorced. Pendleton Round-Up, c/o Joe went on to open Burns Mortuary, P.O. Box Horse Plaza, a one-of-a-kind 289, Hermiston, OR 97838 equine services establish- Please share memo- ment, in 1995 on East High- ries of Joe with his fam- land Avenue with the sup- ily at burnsmortuaryherm- port of then-girlfriend Dency iston.com Arrangements by Paluso. As the store took off, Burns Mortuary of Hermis- the construction business ton, Oregon. DEATHS Greta W. Henneke Warrenton, Va. July 22, 1935 — Sept. 24, 2019 Longtime Hermiston resident Greta W. Henneke, 84, of Warrenton, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Warrenton. She was born July 22, 1935, in Paderborn, Germany. Ser- vices will be announced at a later date. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Bessie E. Barnett Hermiston July 30, 1930 — Oct. 7, 2019 Bessie E. Barnett, 89, of Hermiston, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Hermiston. She was born July 30, 1930, in Echo. A private burial will be held at Heritage Memorial Park in Dewey, Arizona. Share memories with the family at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. D. LaVern Partlow Condon Oct. 18, 1920 — Oct. 13, 2019 Longtime Boardman resident D. LaVern Partlow, 98, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Condon. She was born Oct. 18, 1920, in La Grande. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Riverview Cemetery, Boardman. Share memories with the family at www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston SEPT. 29, 2019 JAMES — Sierra A. Rhorer and Austin L. James of Hermiston: a boy, Josiah Leroy James. PUBLIC SAFETY Wednesday, October 9 2:43 p.m. — Someone called to report a vehicle with a chihua- hua inside had been parked for two days. 4:49 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Madrona Avenue. Thursday, October 10 8:16 a.m. — Someone on Northwest Stockton Street reported that a gun was stolen from their parents’ camper last month. 9:01 a.m. — On Southwest Sage Drive, a domestic disturbance occurred. 10:22 a.m.— A domestic disturbance was reported on South- west 11th Avenue. 11:04 a.m. — At Southwest Ninth Street and West Tamarack Avenue, a domestic disturbance was reported. 6:57 p.m. — Police took a report for a burglary that happened on West Madrona Avenue. Friday, October 11 4:21 p.m. — Someone reported hearing fi ve or six gunshots near West Hermiston Avenue, but police couldn’t locate the source. 4:56 p.m.— A woman “saying odd things” was trying to enter a home on Northeast Marty Drive. 9:37 p.m. — Someone heard a woman screaming during a domestic disturbance on Southeast Sixth Street. 10:47 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Sunland Avenue. Saturday, October 12 11:56 p.m. — Police responded to a drunk driver on North First Street. Sunday, October 13 2:06 a.m. — Ten to 20 people were reportedly fi ghting in a parking lot on East Main Street but dispersed before the police arrived. 4:26 p.m. — Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle occurred on Southeast Sixth Street. COURTS Sentences PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Humberto Saul Ramos Ra- mos, 26, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Kidnapping I: sen- tenced to 90 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections (DOC), 3 years post-prison super- vision and restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to Menacing and Assault IV: sentences to discharge; pleaded guilty to Robbery II: sentenced to 70 months Or- egon DOC, 3 years post-pris- on supervision and $375 restitution; pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Class A Felony and Conspiracy to Commit Class B Felony: sen- tenced to 25 months Oregon DOC and 2 years post-prison supervision for each count; pleaded guilty to Supplying Contraband: sentenced to 15 months Oregon DOC and 2 years post-prison supervision; pleaded guilty to Giving False Information to Police in Connection with Citation/Warrant: sentence discharged. •Giovanni Aguilar Ramirez, 22, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Meth- amphetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, $200 fi ne and $2,300 fi ne-suspended. •Steven Richard Locks, 38, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Assault IV: sentenced to 30 days jail, 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maxi- mum jail units, $200 fi ne and $800 fi ne-suspended. •Eduardo Rodriguez Barriga, 28, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of Weapon: sentenced to 50 months Oregon DOC, 10 months post-prison supervision and $1,407.20 restitution. MISDEMEANOR •Raul Solis, 33, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 30 days jail, 150 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 40 hours community service, $1,000 fi ne, $1,500 fi ne-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to a second count of DUII: sentenced to 45 days jail, 135 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, 160 hours community service, $1,300 fi ne, $1,200 fi ne-suspended and 3 years driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been fi led in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Discover Bank vs. Margarita Zaragoza: seeks $9,11.48. •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC vs. Jacqueline Knowles: seeks $1,112.74. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Barto- lo Gutierrez: seeks $5,410.58. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Julie Clark: seeks $1,333.27. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jere- my Smith: seeks $1,209.40. •U.S. Bank N.A. vs. Sabino Armenta: seeks $20,268.55. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Charles McKim of Hermiston: seeks $845.53. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Renee Garcia of Echo: seeks $905.19. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Holly Kestler of Hermiston: seeks $1,377.79. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Ra- mon Dovalina of Hermiston: seeks $2,155.63. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Youbany Razon of Umatilla: seeks $1,598.32. •Robert W. Calhoun vs. Leon Paul and Angeline Totus: seeks $160,000. •TD Bank USA N.A. vs. Mindy Haro of Umatilla: seeks $944.37. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Sonia Alamilla: seeks $2,180.72. •Velocity Investments LLC vs. Ronald D. Leslie: seeks $2,427.01. •Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Jose G. Cortez, Regino Rivera Rodriguez, Rosalia Rodriguez and occupants of the proper- ty: seeks $16,319.89. •Michael Pearson vs. William Joe Griffi n dba Griffi n See Courts, Page A6
