RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
DEATH NOTICES
OBITUARIES
IN BRIEF
Dianne V. Bates
Greg A. Gabriel
Hermiston
Stanfi eld
Sept. 4, 1920 — May 10, 2020
Dianne V. Bates, 99, of Hermiston, died Sunday, May 10,
2020, in Hermiston. She was born Sept. 4, 1920, in Provi-
dence, Rhode Island. A private family burial will be held in
California at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is
in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
August 12, 1955 — May 5, 2020
Greg A. Gabriel of Stan- ington, Tyler Gabriel and
fi eld, Oregon, was born on his wife Aileen, Beaverton,
August 12, 1955, in Pendle- Oregon, and Travis Gabriel
ton, Oregon, to parents Robert and his wife Annie, Kenne-
and Alida Picanso
wick, Washington;
Gabriel. He died
daughter Emma
on May 5, 2020, in
Gabriel,
Hines,
Portland, Oregon,
Oregon; brother
at the age of 64
Craig
Gabriel,
years as the result
Hermiston, Ore-
of an accident near
gon; sister Kathy
Stanfi eld, Oregon.
Rankin and her
Greg was raised
husband
Rick,
and
attended
Hermiston, Ore-
schools in Stan-
gon; grandchildren
Gabriel
fi eld,
Oregon,
Courtney, Carissa,
where he partici-
Charity, Ben Jr.,
pated in football, basketball Brady and Royce; one aunt;
and baseball. He graduated in and numerous nieces, neph-
the class of 1974 and shortly ews and cousins.
thereafter went to work for the
Greg was preceded in
Union Pacifi c Railroad. Greg death by his parents.
worked as an engineer for
A celebration of life gath-
most of his career before retir- ering will be held at a later
ing in 2019 with over 40 years date. A private burial will be at
of service.
the Pleasant View Cemetery,
Greg was united in mar- Stanfi eld, Oregon.
riage to Darcy Rea on August
Those who wish may
30, 1986, in Ione, Oregon.
make contributions in Greg’s
He was a member of the memory to the Eastin Stre-
Echo Hills Golf Club. Greg bin Memorial Fund at any US
was an avid golfer who Bank location or Alzheimer’s
enjoyed hunting, trips to Wal- Research c/o Burns Mortuary
lowa Lake, riding his bicy- of Hermiston, P.O. Box 289,
cle, and deeply cherished time Hermiston, OR 97838.
with his family, especially his
Please share memories of
grandchildren.
Greg with his family at burns-
He is survived by his wife mortuaryhermiston.com.
of 33 years: Darcy Gabriel, Burns Mortuary of Herm-
Stanfi eld, Oregon; sons Ben iston, Oregon, is in care of
Gabriel, Vancouver, Wash- arrangements.
Linda Lee Horton
Hermiston
Jan. 16, 1948 — May 13, 2020
Linda Lee Horton, 72, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, May
13, 2020, in Richland, Washington. She was born Jan. 16, 1948,
in Telluride, Colorado. At her request, no services will be held.
A private burial will be at the Wallowa Cemetery. Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories
with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Billie L. Huff man
Echo
April 15, 1948 — May 10, 2020
Billie L. Huffman, 72, of Echo, died Sunday, May 10, 2020,
at her home. She was born April 15, 1948, in Enterprise. A fam-
ily gathering will be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Velma Jean ‘VJ’ McClannahan
Umatilla
Jan. 8, 1925 — May 18, 2020
Velma Jean “VJ” McClannahan, 95, of Umatilla, died
Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home. She was born Jan. 8,
1925, in Merril, Oregon. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Martha S. Montez Conklin
Hermiston
Dec. 23, 1949 — May 16, 2020
Martha S. Montez Conklin, 70, of Hermiston, died Sat-
urday, May 16, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Dec. 23,
1949, in Baja California, Mexico. A celebration of life will
be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Ronald Lee ‘Ron’ White
Steven C. Myrick
Portland
Portland
May 2, 1955 — May 13, 2020
Former longtime Hermiston resident Steven C. Myrick, 65,
of Portland, died Wedesday, May 13, 2020, in Portland. He was
born May 2, 1955, in Hermiston. A private family burial will be
held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Russell D. ‘Russ’ St. John
Hermiston
Sept. 5, 1925 — May 5, 2020
Russell D. “Russ” St. John, 94, of Hermiston, died Tues-
day, May 5, 2020, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1925, in
Naches, Washington. A celebration of life gathering will be
held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
MAY 5, 2020
CONTRERAS — Vanessa Navarrow and Luis Contreras of Hermis-
ton: a boy, Noel Abraham Contreras.
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
MAY 9, 2020
WAGNER — Devyn K. Wagner and Andrew D. Wagner of Echo: a
boy, Maddox Andrew Wagner.
MAY 11, 2020
SEGURA — Ashley Valdovino and Israel Segura of Hermiston: a
girl, Giselle Noeli Segura.
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June 7, 1939 — May 13, 2020
Ronald Lee “Ron” White 1980 due to an injury.
of Portland (formerly of East-
Ron was an excellent cook,
ern Oregon) was born June enjoyed reading and talking to
7, 1939, in Moro, Illinois, the his many friends and family
son of Walter Sr. and Frances members.
(Draper) White. He passed
Ron married Barbara
away in Portland on May 13, Peterson on October 5, 1962,
2020, at the age of 80.
in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Ron moved to Eastern
He is survived by his wife
Oregon in 1942 and attended of 58 years, Barbara; daughter
schools in Echo, Stanfi eld and Kimberly (Toby) Johnson; son
Hermiston. He moved to Red- Jeffrey White; and two grand-
mond in 1957 and graduated daughters, Nichelle Johnson
from Redmond High School and Brittney Johnson.
in the class of 1958. After
He was preceded in death
high school, he moved back by his parents; sister Mary
to Eastern Oregon where he McVickers; and brothers Rob-
worked for a couple years. In ert White and Walter White Jr.
1960, he moved to Portland
A private family service
where he worked for Fred was held with burial in Echo
Meyer at the Rockwood Store Cemetery.
as a head cashier for 17 years.
Family suggest memorial
He then returned to East- contributions to Pet Rescue
ern Oregon where he owned Humane Society of Eastern
and operated the Echo Cash Oregon.
Grocery Store and the Stan-
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
fi eld Dog Kennels for over iston is in care of arrange-
fi ve years. He then took a job ments. To leave an online con-
with Southland Corp. manag- dolence for the family, please
ing several 7 Eleven stores in go to www.burnsmortuary-
the Portand area. He retired in hermiston.com.
Hermiston police
looking for suspect in
fatal hit-and-run
The Hermiston Police
Department are asking
for the public’s help with
locating the suspect in
a fatal hit-and-run that
occurred May 12.
Loarino Marcos-Joa-
quin, 23, is 5-feet-1 inch
tall and 110 pounds, and
police have named him
as a person of interest in
the killing of Tai Ly, 72, of
Hermiston.
According to a news
release from HPD, a crash
investigation,
includ-
ing statements by a wit-
ness, revealed that Ly
was
walking
south-
bound in the southbound
lane of Southwest 11th
Street in Hermiston about
4:30 a.m. Tuesday wear-
ing dark clothing when a
white 2005 Honda Odys-
sey struck and killed him.
The driver then fl ed on
foot, leaving the vehicle
behind.
Police have the vehicle
in their custody.
“It is not known what
the driver’s motivation
for fl eeing the crash was,”
Captain Travis Eynon
wrote. “We are not in the
business of speculation.
We must deal in provable
facts. We have reason to
believe Mr. Marcos-Joa-
quin could shed some
light on that for us.”
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POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, MAY 12
2:50 a.m. — Someone reported a prowler at
their back door on Beebe Avenue.
4:33 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was
reported on Southwest 11th Street and
Highland Avenue.
6:02 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on
Northwest Third Street.
6:49 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was
reported on Southeast Sixth Street.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
5:18 a.m. — A burglary was reported on
Southeast Eighth Street.
12:40 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was
reported on Southwest 11th Street.
1:08 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor
vehicle was reported at East Pine Avenue.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
11:52 a.m. — A caller on Northeast Willow
Court reported homeless people keep tres-
passing in her backyard to steal her chairs
and plug in their cellphones to charge.
1:46 p.m. — A caller on West Ridgeway
Avenue called to say he thought his cousins
were trying to break into his home and he
was hiding in the bathroom.
1:54 p.m. — Police investigated possible
child abuse or neglect on West Ridgeway
Avenue.
2:42 p.m. — Wire fraud was reported on
Southwest Fourth Street.
4:04 p.m. — A drunken driver was reported
on North First Street, but police were unable
to locate them.
5 p.m. — A cold burglary was reported on
East Beebe Avenue.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
4:13 a.m. — A caller reported someone was
laying on their porch, and then got up and
walked away again.
5:04 a.m. — An assault was reported on
Northeast Eighth Place.
11:39 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was
reported on East Beech Avenue.
11:57 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was
reported on South Highway 395.
2:46 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was
reported on West Harper Road.
9:32 p.m. — A drunken driver in a gray Hon-
da was reported on Wildwood Lane.
Saturday, May 16
9:22 p.m. — A driver reported someone
crashed into her vehicle on Northwest 12th
Street.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
2:38 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was
reported on East Beech Avenue.
8:05 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on
East Beech Avenue.
12:19 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was
reported on Northwest Dusk Drive.
3:07 p.m. — A two vehicle, noninjury motor
vehicle accident was reported on Southwest
11th Street.
MONDAY, MAY 18
10:49 a.m. — A caller reported her brother
was harassing and threatening her on Aspen
Drive.
12:19 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was
reported on South Highway 395.
3:39 p.m. — Police conducted a death inves-
tigation on West Linda Avenue.
9:27 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was
reported on Northeast Misty Drive.
COURTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The following sentences
have been imposed in Umatilla County
courts:
FELONY
•Steven Andrew Allan, 23, Stanfi eld, pleaded
guilty to Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled
Substance Within 1,000 Feet of a School,
Delivery of Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine
and Manufacture/Delivery of Schedule
I Controlled Substance: sentenced to 60
months Oregon DOC and 3 years post-prison
supervision for each count; pleaded guilty
to Possession of Schedule I Controlled Sub-
stance: sentence to discharge.
MISDEMEANOR
•Catarino Antonio Montes, 42, Irrigon,
pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit Class
A Misdemeanor: sentenced to 10 days jail,
80 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation,
$1,000 fi ne-suspended and restitution to be
determined.
•United Finance Co. vs. Ruben Gutierrez of
Irrigon: judgment for $2,121.76.
SUITS FILED
DIVORCES
PENDLETON — The following suits have
been fi led in Umatilla County courts (inter-
est, court costs and fees not listed):
•Cach LLC vs. Roberta J. Muth: seeks
$6,362.44.
•Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. Lauralee B. Hewitt: seeks
$2,586.45.
PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were
signed in Umatilla County Courts for:
Tricia Anne Journot and Terry Allen Journot of
Hermiston.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The following judgments
have been rendered in Umatilla County
courts (interest, court costs and fees not
listed):
•Crown Asset Management LLC vs. Jace Wal-
ters of Hermiston: judgment for $6,568.19.
•Collection Bureau of Walla Walla vs. Susan N.
Brown of Hermiston: judgment for $1,794.22.
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MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have
been registered in Umatilla County for:
Ryan Steven Schaan, 25, and Cristina Renee
Mercer, 25, both of Hermiston.
Timothy A. Fuentes, 61, and Judy R. Carbajal,
57, both of Hermiston.
Raul Manuel Madrigal, 44, and Serina Janette
Wilson, 39, both of Hermiston.
Villy E. Luangsalat, 23, and Emily Sanchez
Armendariz, 22, both of Hermiston.
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