Wednesday, april 22, 2020
OBITUARIES
RECORDS
DEATH NOTICES
BIRTHS
Donald Edward ‘Early’ Lish
Calvin Arthur Davis
Liberty Lake, Washington
April 1, 1938 — April 5, 2020
Arlington
March 22, 1999 — April 19, 2020
Donald Edward Lish delivery. One of his favor-
passed away at Guardian ite retirement occupations,
Angel Homes in Liberty however, was as caretaker
Lake, Washington, on Palm for YMCA Camp Reed,
Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the where he was affectionately
age of 82. The last
known as “Early”
several
months
Don.
of his life were
Donald
was
overshadowed
one of those peo-
ple who just
by diabetes and
seemed to be
dementia, through
good at whatever
which he valiantly
sport he turned
worked to pre-
serve his sense of
his attention to —
self and his con-
he played football
nection to those
Lish
in England, and
he loved.
racked up boxes
Donald
was
of trophies in
born in Sheri-
bowling and darts
dan, Wyoming, on
in the States. Put
April 1, 1938. He
“a little money on
was the youngest
it” and he would
of four children
beat any will-
ing competitor in
born to Leslie Mil-
lard Lish and Cleo
a footrace, a ten-
nis match, or a
Evelyn Allison,
chess game. He
and lived most of
loved to dance
his
growing-up
with his beauti-
years with his par-
ful wife anytime,
ents and siblings
anywhere. And
in Hermiston, Ore-
gon, graduating from high his voice, a deep resonant
school there in 1956.
bass, made his singing a hit
Donald joined the Air at any karaoke venue. He
Force shortly after grad- loved arm wrestling with his
uating, and was stationed grandsons (and winning!)
overseas in Libya and then and keeping his grand-
in England, where he met daughters close and on their
the love of his life, Brigid toes. Nothing meant more to
(Breda) Philomena Bourke, him than family. Nothing.
He will be sorely missed
while she was attending
nursing school in Bedford. by his wife of 58 years,
They were married St. Pat- Breda Lish; his two daugh-
rick’s Day 1962, and began ters Dawn Marie (Sidell)
a life together holding and Anne Marie (Snell); his
much travel and much love. son-in-law Guy Snell; his
Home was wherever they seven grandchildren: Brid-
landed: New Jersey, Maine, get Conley, Chelsea Rose
Texas, and Illinois; with one and her husband Steve, Ash-
daughter born in Middle- ley Nelson, Carissa Meade,
sex, England, and the other Holden Sidell, Hunter
born in Valdosta, Geor- Sidell, and Bleu Sidell; his
gia. They ultimately chose great-grandchildren
Fin-
to make Washington their ley Rose and Zoe Rose; and
permanent home and have his dear brother, Norman
resided for the past 40 years Lish, and his family. Don-
ald was preceded in death by
in Chattaroy.
During his time in the his parents and his two sis-
military, Donald was trained ters, Betty Dowd and Evelyn
as a radio operator, worked Addison.
Donald Lish; the man,
in air command and as a
recruiter, and proudly served the myth, and the legend,
his country in the Vietnam will be buried in the Veter-
War. He retired as a master ans Memorial Cemetery in
sergeant after 23 years with Medical Lake, with memo-
the Air Force, and continued rial services taking place at a
to work at different jobs post later date when the COVID-
“retirement,” including long 19 restrictions have been
haul trucking, sales, and S-R lifted.
Calvin Arthur Davis, 21, of Arlington, died Sunday,
April 19, 2020, in Arlington. He was born March 22,
1999, in The Dalles. A celebration of life service will be
held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
charge of arrangements. Share memories with the family
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Florence Belle (Day) Collins
Kennewick, Washington
August 10, 1930 — April 2, 2020
Florence Belle (Day) elementary school by help-
Collins went to be with her ing the children with their
Savior on April 2, 2020, reading program.
Florence didn’t love any-
in Kennewick, Washing-
ton. She was born August thing better than she loved
her
husband
10, 1930, in Kens-
ington,
Kansas,
Keith and her
to Elsie and Les-
girls, Cindy and
ter Day, the fourth
Tanya!
child of six.
She is sur-
vived by her two
Florence mar-
ried her sweetheart,
loving
daugh-
ters, Cynthia Sue
Keith L. Collins,
Johnstone
and
on May 17, 1947,
Collins
Wayne, her hus-
and they were
band of 53 years,
together for 70
in
Washtucna,
years until Keith
led the way to their heavenly Wash., and Tanya Kay
McNeil and Larry, her hus-
home in 2017.
Florence was young band of 52 years, in Inglis,
when she was first married, Fla. Her grandchildren are
as was common then, and Curtis Johnstone and his
learned many things on her wife Carla, Shauna John-
own about being a devout stone, Trenton McNeil and
his wife Diana, David John-
wife and mother.
Her own mother had stone and his wife Shari, and
passed when Florence was her youngest granddaugh-
only 13 years old. She ter, Tauna Soller. She has 15
learned from her mother to great-grandchildren and one
be creative with hand work, great-great-grandson!
Florence is survived by
love of nature — both plants
and animals — and how to her sister Virginia Roath
lovingly take care of her Bias in Oroville, Calif. Four
of her siblings preceded her
husband and girls!
Once Florence became death: Crystal Janssen (Bud),
interested in a subject, she Charles Day (Naomi), How-
would immerse herself in ard Day (Alice — lives in
it — whether it was nurtur- California), and Wanda Day.
ing African violets, paint- She is also survived by two
ing landscapes or still life, sisters-in-law, Patsy Bartlett
taking on her first job of and Trudy Ward.
being an Avon lady, or car-
Arrangements for a
ing for a friend or neigh- memorial service for Flor-
bor in need. Her final pas- ence will be made once
sion was her belief in Jesus the current situations have
Christ and learning every- changed. We anticipate sum-
thing she could — with that mer 2020.
Please share memories
same dedication!
Florence was baptized of Florence with her family
in the Hermiston Methodist at burnsmortuaryhermiston.
Church, and was involved com.
with many church activities
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
in the 35 years living there. iston, Oregon, is in charge of
Florence also served at the arrangements.
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Mickey Madrigal
Kennewick, Wash.
May 8, 1941 — April 19, 2020
Mickey Madrigal, 78, of Kennewick, Washington, died
Sunday, April 19, 2020, in Kennewick. She was born May
8, 1941, in Plainview, Texas. A private burial was held in
the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
was in charge of arrangements.
Judy Rae Andrews
Hermiston
Dec. 5, 1946 — April 16, 2020
Judy Rae Andrews, 73, of Hermiston, died Thursday,
April 16, 2020, in Richland, Washington. She was born
Dec. 5, 1946, in Walla Walla, Washington. A private burial
will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Share mem-
ories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com.
Denise Lurue Sundquist
Irrigon
Feb. 7, 1951 — April 11, 2020
Denise Lurue Sundquist, 69, of Irrigon, died Saturday,
April 11, 2020. She was born Feb. 7, 1951, in Greensboro,
North Carolina. A celebration gathering will be held at a
later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
7:09 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported at East High-
land Avenue and South
Highway 395.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
15
1:15 p.m. — A drunken driver
was reported on North First
Street.
3:29 p.m. — A caller reported
that he allowed his ex-girl-
friend to put his last year’s tax
return into her bank account,
and now his stimulus check
has gone there too. He wants
the money, but she is refus-
ing to give it to him.
8:45 p.m. — Unauthorized
use of a motor vehicle was re-
ported on South First Street.
THURSDAY, APRIL
16
8:15 a.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
Southwest 13th Place.
1:53 p.m. — A caller reported
her neighbor keeps harassing
her about her dogs barking,
and wanted to know if she
can get in trouble for the
dogs barking all day.
2:56 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on North First
Street.
5:53 p.m. — A group of
four to five juveniles were
reportedly climbing on con-
struction equipment at East
Oregon Avenue and North-
east Eighth Street.
7:58 p.m. — An officer
stopped someone for a war-
rant arrest and the subject
“bailed out of the car” and ran
behind a house.
9:11 p.m. — A caller reported
about 10 people fighting
at East Beech Avenue and
Northeast Fourth Street, but
police were unable to locate
the subjects.
9:54 p.m. — A hit-and-run
was reported on West Ridge-
way Avenue.
11 p.m. — Menacing was
reported on S. Highway 395.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
4:10 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported on Northwest
11th Street.
5:23 p.m. — Child abuse or
neglect was reported on
North First Street.
5:53 p.m. — An assault was
reported on West Juniper
Avenue.
6:43 p.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
West Orchard Avenue.
6:45 p.m. — A fight was re-
ported on East Main Street.
9:49 p.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
East Ridgeway Avenue.
10:05 p.m. — A fight was
reported at Butte Park.
SATURDAY, APRIL
18
1:28 a.m. — A fight was
reported on Northwest 11th
Street.
1:32 a.m. — A disturbance
involving yelling, screaming
and physical contact was
reported on East Diagonal
Boulevard.
1:39 a.m. — A domestic
disturbance involving a man
hitting a woman on Judith
Place was reported.
11:12 a.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
East Dogwood Avenue.
12:24 p.m. — A drunken driver
in a silver or tan SUV with chil-
dren in the back was reported
on West Hermiston Avenue.
9:22 p.m. — A caller reported
their neighbor was harassing
them over their children
making too much noise.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
10:24 a.m. — A disturbance
was reported on North First
Street.
12:57 p.m. — Shots fired was
reported at Northeast 10th
Street and a warning was
issued.
5:37 p.m. — A disturbance
was reported on West Herm-
iston Avenue.
5:55 p.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
Sandstone Avenue.
10:39 p.m. — Someone
fired 10 shots into the air on
Northwest 12th Place.
MONDAY, APRIL 20
8:49 a.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
West Ridgeway Avenue.
9:04 a.m. — A domestic
disturbance was reported on
North First Street.
10:57 a.m. — A woman
reported two people were
harassing her by sending her
inappropriate pictures.
3:26 p.m. — A manager
reported a tenant on South
First Street had struck mail-
boxes at their complex and
now will not answer the door.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
APRIL 9, 2020
WICKHAM — Amanda Wickham and Tyler Wick-
ham of Irrigon: a girl, Steelie Rhett Wickham.
APRIL 12, 2020
ROSS — Hollyann Ross and Jacob Ross of Hermis-
ton: a girl, Everlee Jane Ross.
COURTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Santos Lucas Hernandez,
32, Hermiston, pleaded
guilty to two counts of
DUII: sentenced to 36
months Oregon Dept. of
Corrections (DOC), 2 years
post-prison supervision,
$2,000 fine and lifetime
suspension of driver’s
license for each count, plus
court costs and fees.
•Sara Silva, 23, Hermiston,
pleaded guilty to Crimi-
nal Mischief I and Theft I:
sentenced to 18 months
probation, 90 sanction
units, 30 maximum jail
units, 80 hours community
service (suspended due to
COVID-19 protocols), $200
fine, $2,300 fine-suspended
and restitution to be deter-
mined for each count.
MISDEMEANOR
•Benjamin Muniz, 42,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Possession of Metham-
phetamine: sentence to
discharge.
•Sebastian Matias Ramirez,
21, Hermiston, pleaded
guilty to two counts of DUII:
sentenced to 45 days jail,
135 days jail-suspended, 3
years probation, 40 hours
community service, $2,000
fine and lifetime suspension
of driver’s license for each
count; pleaded guilty to
Reckless Driving: sentence
to discharge.
•David Alfredo Luvianos, 39,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
Initiating False Report and
Failure to Appear II: sen-
tenced to 364 days jail and
$100 fine for each count.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Erasmo Lopez-Gonza-
lez of Salem vs. Dept. of
Corrections and Two Rivers
Correctional Institution of
Umatilla: seeks $749.
•Martha Salas, personal
representative of the estate
of Alicia Salas vs. Michelle
D. Fry and Chan’s Panda Inn
Inc. dba Panda Inn Restau-
rant: seeks $1.1 million.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The fol-
lowing judgments have
been rendered in Umatilla
County courts (interest,
court costs and fees not
listed):
•Kenneth Reid Withers of
Irrigon vs. Esteban and
Cynthia Rodarte of Umatilla:
judgment for $50,764.09.
•Capital One Bank vs. Andy
R. Stelk of Echo: judgment
for $5,082.64.
•Capital One Bank vs. Adrian
Sandoval of Hermiston:
judgment for $3,919.79.
•Capital One Bank vs. Kim-
berly N. Perez of Hermiston:
judgment for $1,983.78.
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Gabriella Torre-
ro of Hermiston: judgment
for $2,235.35.
DIVORCES
PENDLETON — Divorce
decrees were signed in
Umatilla County Courts
for:
Lissette Garcia of Hermiston
and Jose Guadalupe San-
guino of Umatilla (TRCI).
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage
licenses have been regis-
tered in Umatilla County
for:
Michael Charles Borgaard,
44, and Stacie Lyn Ketchum,
39, both of Hermiston.
Oreanna Marie Knop, 34,
of Hermiston, and William
Griffin Thomas Jr., 31, of La
Grande.
ACADEMIC HONORS
EOU names winter
term honor roll
eO Media GrOUp
Eastern Oregon Univer-
sity named 581 students
to the dean’s list for the
2020 winter term. Qual-
ifying students achieve
and maintain a grade point
average of 3.5 or higher
on a 4.0 scale while com-
pleting a minimum of
12 hours of graded EOU
coursework.
The following local
students
earned
this
distinction:
Boardman:
Veron-
ica Alvarez Frias, Alondra
Caldera;
Hermiston:
Monica
Aguilar, Ryne Andrea-
son, Lara Arriola, Stepha-
nie Avila, Andrew James,
Madelyn Juul, Isaac Lam-
bert, Adara Lopez, Edgar
Navarrete Ruiz, Cecia
Palacios, Ivana Pena,
Ethan Pitzer, Bailey Srofe,
Luke Walchli, Courtney
Wheeler;
Irrigon: Laura Ayala,
Darin Hauner;
Samantha
Umatilla:
Carrillo, Yoshira Esca-
milla, Jacquelin Madrigal,
Rachelle Nycz.