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OBITUARIES
Peggy Jean Brown
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
Larry William Birt
Hermiston
April 5, 1950 — April 3, 2020
Larry William Birt of
Hermiston was born April
5, 1950, in Seattle, Wash-
ington, the son of William
and Marie (York) Birt. He
passed away in Hermiston
on Friday, April 3, 2020, at
the age of 69.
Larry was born
and lived in Lyn-
nwood,
Wash-
ington, through-
out his childhood
where he graduated from
Meadowdale High School in
the class of 1968. After high
school, he served in the U.S.
Navy, stationed primarily
at the Naval Air Station on
Whidbey Island, where he
fell in love with the island
and Puget Sound area.
Following
honorable
discharge from the Navy
on June 18, 1975, he lived
and worked in Washougal,
Washington, and in 1977
moved to Hermiston, Ore-
gon, where he resided since.
He worked as a car-
penter and cabinet maker
before joining Wilde Elec-
tric Motor Supply in 1983,
learning the electric motor
repair trade. He purchased
the business with a part-
ner, David Lamp, in Janu-
ary 1994. Larry’s work ethic
and strong commitment to
his business, customers, and
employees was clearly seen
DEATH NOTICES
by all who knew him.
He enjoyed photogra-
phy, good music, cribbage, a
fresh salmon filet, and any-
thing chocolate. He liked
sports and followed the
Seattle teams. Above all, he
loved time with his
family. His grand-
son brought an
additional joy the
last couple years.
Larry married
Beth Brock in Hermiston on
March 20, 1981. The couple
divorced in 2004, but kept in
touch throughout the years.
He is survived by his
two sons, Ezra and wife
Sheena Birt of Indianapolis,
Ind., and Ian and wife Ash-
ley and grandson Levi Birt,
all of Chandler, Ariz.; sis-
ters Linda Nolan of Mukil-
teo, Wash., and Bonnie Birt
and husband Brian Barney
of Bothell, Wash.; and many
extended family members.
He was preceded in death
by his business partner, and
both of his parents.
A private family service
will be planned at a later
time.
Burns
Mortuary
of
Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements.
To leave an online condo-
lence for the family, please
go to www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com
12:04 p.m. — Two males were reportedly fighting on West
Ridgeway Avenue.
2:51 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
west Porter Court.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
6:10 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Orchard Ave-
nue.
Hermiston
November 27, 1940 — April 5, 2020
Gary Edward Hack of
He is survived by his
Hermiston was born Novem- daughters Valetta, Kena and
ber 27, 1940, in Baker City, Rahana; son Ed; four sis-
Oregon, the son of Laurance ters, Linda, Shelly, Kathy
and Shirley (Bennett) Hack. and Debbie; brothers Larry,
Chuck, Rick and
He passed away
Dave; close friend
in Hermiston on
and partner Joyce
Sunday, April 5,
Langley;
sev-
2020, at the age of
eral
grandchil-
79.
dren; and many
Gary
grew
up and attended
nieces, nephews
school in Baker
and extended fam-
ily members.
City,
Oregon.
Gary was pre-
After high school,
ceded in death
Hack
he served in the
by his parents,
U.S. Army for
and two brothers,
a few years. He
Monte and John.
then worked in
At his request,
construction,
no service will be
which took him
to jobs throughout the west- held.
ern United States. Next, he
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
worked on cattle ranches, iston is in charge of arrange-
which grew into him run- ments. To leave an online
ning his own cattle. He had condolence for the family,
a very strong work ethic please go to www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
throughout his life.
Peggy Jean Brown, 72, of Hermiston, died Tuesday,
April 14, 2020, in Kennewick, Washington. She was born
May 1, 1947. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge
of arrangements.
Teria (Faamaile) Poumele
Hermiston
June 5, 1942 — March 27, 2020
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
2:13 p.m. — A cold hit and run was reported on North First
Street.
2:28 p.m. — A woman reported that a 2011 Toyota Tundra
hit her vehicle an hour earlier in the Walmart parking lot and
then drove away.
4:58 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West
Hermiston Avenue.
Teria (Faamaile) Poumele, 77, of Hermiston, died Fri-
day, March 27, 2020, at her home. She was born June
5, 1942, in Samoa. A private family burial was held at
the Hermiston Cemetery. A public celebration of life ser-
vice will be announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Share memories
with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Wanda L. Wolter
3:10 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on East New-
port Avenue and Southeast Seventh Street.
3:51 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on West Ridge-
way Avenue.
6:35 p.m. — Child abuse/neglect was reported on Southwest
17th Street, involving a civil dispute between people recently
divorced.
9:22 p.m. — A hit and run crash was reported on Northwest
11th Street.
10:54 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West
Ridgeway Avenue.
11:14 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on East Highland Avenue and South Highway 395.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
1:31 a.m. — A party involving minors in possession of alcohol
and tobacco was reported on West Beech Avenue.
3:41 a.m. — A caller reported a teenager came home angry,
choked her and threw her down, on Southwest Desert Oak
Drive.
7:04 a.m. — A hit and run was reported on West Hermiston
Avenue.
5:32 p.m. — A fight was reported on West Harper Road.
7:02 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported on Northwest 11th
Street and Umatilla River Road.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Gary Edward Hack
Hermiston
May 1, 1947 — April 14, 2020
9:23 a.m. — A hit and run was reported on North First Street.
9:55 a.m. — A large turkey was reported roaming South First
Street.
4:11 p.m. — A hit and run was reported on West Harper Road.
MONDAY, APRIL 13
9:10 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
west 11th Street.
11:45 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported at Safe-
way.
1:34 p.m. — A hit and run was reported at the Hermiston
police station.
8:31 p.m. — A vehicle was reported stolen on Southeast Sixth
Street.
9:48 p.m. — An assault was reported on North First Street.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
APRIL 7, 2020
LANDA — Mallory A.F. Mulcare and Jose J. Landa
of Hermiston: a girl, Amelia Marie Landa.
Hermiston
Aug. 25, 1939 — March 23, 2020
Wanda L. Wolter, 80, of Hermiston, died Monday,
March 23, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Aug. 25,
1939, in Klamath Falls. A celebration of life service will
be announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton is in charge of arrangements. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Aaron Wade Van Fossen
Irrigon
July 9, 1977 — March 30, 2020
Aaron Wade Van Fossen, 42, of Irrigon, died Monday,
March 30, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born July 9, 1977,
in Weiser, Idaho. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston was in
charge of arrangements.
COURTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Rebecca Raquel Ramirez, 29,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
Felon in Possession of Fire-
arm: sentenced to 24 months
Oregon Dept. of Corrections
(DOC) and 2 years post-pris-
on supervision; pleaded
guilty to Failure to Appear
I and aAttempt to Commit
Class A Misdemeanor: sen-
tences to discharge.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing judgments have been
rendered in Umatilla Coun-
ty courts (interest, court
costs and fees not listed):
•Professional Service Bureau
vs. Sabas M. Castro Martinez
and Susan Elizabeth Martinez
Santos Munoz of Hermiston:
judgment for $802.85.
•Unifund CCR LLC s. Rachel
L. Shilhanek of Hermiston:
judgment for $2,294.87.
•Unifund CCR LLC vs. Danny
J. Nolan of Umatilla: judg-
ment for $1,220.66.
•Midland Credit Manage-
ment INc. vs. Yerizal Garcia
(Hernandez) of Hermiston:
judgment for $1,833.07.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Valerie Bradley vs. Solon E.
True: seeks $9,635.87.
•Caleb L. Scott of Umatil-
la (TRCI) vs. Richard Crist
of Ontario (SRCI): seeks
$35,000.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage
licenses have been regis-
tered in Umatilla County
for:
Oreanna Marie Knop, 34,
of Hermiston, and William
Griffin Thomas Jr., 31, of La
Grande.
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The forums, which are
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