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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
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Ernie Paul Thomas
Frank C. Myrick
Hermiston
Umatilla
December 2, 1956 — September 8, 2020
April 3, 1929 — Sept. 19, 2020
Ernie
Paul
Thomas, 63, of
Hermiston, was
born
Decem-
ber 2, 1956,
to George Thomas and
JoAnn (Williams) in Mos-
cow, Idaho. He passed
away surrounded by his
family on September 8,
2020.
Ernie was raised and
attended schools in Echo,
Oregon, graduating from
Echo High School. He
then served in both the
United States Army and
United States Navy until
his honorable discharge,
when he returned to Echo,
Oregon. Ernie lived most
of his life in Echo, Oregon,
before moving to Hermis-
ton fi ve years ago, where
he has lived since.
He is survived by a sis-
ter, Georgia Smedema
(Butch); broth-
ers
Marvin
Seifer (Gwen)
and
Patrick
Seifer (Amy);
and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Ernie was preceded in
death by his parents and a
sister, Patsy.
Interment will be at the
Echo Cemetery Echo, Ore-
gon. Due to COVID-19, a
private family service is
planned for a later date.
Thank you to the staff at
Trios Hospital and Land-
mark Care Center.
Memorials may be
made in Ernie’s memory to
the charity of your choice.
Please share memories
of Ernie with his family at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston, Oregon, is in
care of arrangements.
June Kamm
Pendleton
June 19, 1929 — Sept. 12, 2020
June Cecelia (Rosen- a job at a school since she
berg) Kamm left her loved kids her response
earthly home to be was: “I have a job, tak-
with her Lord Saturday ing care of your dad.” And
morning,
that is what she did. After
September
her husband of
12, 2020, in
60 years passed
Boise, Idaho at
on, she devoted
the age of 91.
her time to car-
June had been
ing for her old-
living in Boise
est son, Wade,
with her son and
who was dis-
daughter-in-law,
abled in a rodeo
Scott and Sherri
accident.
Kamm, for the
June
had
last year, and
many friends
Kamm
they were by
that she and Les
her side when
made while Les
she passed.
was competing
Scott and Sherri were on the professional rodeo
constantly amazed by circuit, and June loved
June’s positive attitude staying in touch with
as she struggled with them over the years and
her health, as well as seeing them when they
her love for life in gen- came to Pendleton for the
eral. Even though she Round-up. She had a long
suffered for many years Christmas list and loved
with dementia, she never hearing from friends.
lost her sharp (and fre-
The last few years of
quently wildly inappropri- June’s life she and Wade
ate) sense of humor or her lived in assisted living,
quick wit.
which she loved for the
Born June Rosenberg company and care she
on June 19, 1929, to Her- received from the other
man Claus Rosenberg and residents and staff. When
Nora Harvey Rosenberg June’s health needs started
and grew up on the Rosen- to exceed what assisted
berg family ranch.
living could provide for
June went to the catho- her, she moved in with
lic school so she could take Scott and Sherri and they
art classes. She was a tal- took care of her needs in
ented artist. After she mar- the months before her
ried her artwork was more death.
in the fi eld of crafts but it
June was preceded in
was still very pretty and death by her husband, Les
she really enjoyed paint- Kamm; parents, Herman
ing on sweatshirts. She and Nora; her sister, Mil-
graduated from Pendleton dred Rosenberg Simpson;
High School and married and her brothers, Sonny
Les Kamm in 1947.
and Jim Rosenberg.
They lived in Pilot
She is survived by her
Rock and then Pendle- seven children, Susan Car-
ton where they raised rico, Sally (Ross) Alexan-
their seven children. June der, Shari Kamm, Wade
was a stay at home mom Kamm, Scott (Sherri)
and wife who devoted her Kamm, Syndie (Brian)
life to raising her family. Freeland and Brett (Kelli)
She was also a talented Kamm, and grandchil-
seamstress.
dren, Garth Davis, Har-
She made many unique lin and Casey Carrico,
patterns of bell bottom Heather (Bryan) Klein,
pants and western shirts Andrea (Brooks) Quain-
and dressed her little tance, Chase (Melissa)
girls in these fancy out- Fisher, and Ty (Whit-
fi ts when they went to ney)
Fisher,
Gabri-
rodeos. She even made elle and Hanna Kamm,
dad’s western shirts in the Koty and Kaci Kamm.
early years of their mar- She also is survived by
riage and starched his numerous
great-grand-
Wranglers to perfection. children
and
one
Even after all her children great-great-grandchild.
were grown and had fam-
A memorial service
ilies of their own, when is in the planning stages
it was suggested to June pending
coronavirus
that she might want to get developments.
Frank C. Myrick was golfi ng, crabbing, danc-
born on April 3, 1929, in ing, traveling and going on
Pendleton, Oregon, to par- cruises.
ents, Elmer and Anna
He is survived by his
(Gray) Myrick. He died on wife of 69 years, Lois
Sept.19, 2020, at his home Myrick, Umatilla, Ore-
in Umatilla, Oregon, at the gon; daughters, Susan Kee-
age of 91 years.
sey, Cornelius, Oregon,
Frank
was
and Karen Sli-
raised
and
gar, Twin Falls,
attended school
Idaho;
seven
in
Hermiston,
grandchildren; 16
Oregon, graduat-
great-grandchil-
ing from Hermis-
dren and numer-
ton High School
ous nieces and
in 1947. He then
nephews.
attended Oregon
Frank was pre-
State where he
ceded in death by
earned his bache-
a daughter, Lori
Myrick
lor degree in busi-
Myrick; son, Ste-
ness and served
ven Myrick; his
in the ROTC Pro-
parents and a sis-
gram. He then
ter, Edith “June”
served as a 1st
Jones.
Lieutenant in the
A
graveside
United States Air
service follow-
Force until his honorable ing state guidelines will be
discharge in 1953 when held on Thursday, Sept. 24,
they returned to Hermiston, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Herm-
Oregon.
iston Cemetery, Hermiston,
Frank was united in mar- Oregon.
riage to Lois Hageman on
Those who wish may
Aug. 11, 1951, in Hermis- make contributions in
ton, Oregon. They owned Frank’s memory to the City
and operated Myrick Chev- of Hope.org or Vange John
rolet for a time and later Memorial Hospice educa-
Myrick Chrysler Dodge tion fund.
until retiring in 1994. Frank
Please share memories
was a member of the Herm- of Frank with his family
iston Elks Lodge #1845 for at burnsmortuaryhermis-
over 65 years, serving as ton.com. Burns Mortuary
an offi cer for more than 50 of Hermiston, Oregon, is in
years. He enjoyed fi shing, care of arrangements.
DEATH NOTICES
Steven W. Stefani
Hermiston
Oct. 30, 1954 — Sept. 14, 2020
Steven W. Stefani, 65, of Hermiston, died Monday, Sept.
14, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 30, 1954, in Walla
Walla, Washington. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements.
Sandra K. ‘Sandy’ Taylor
April 2, 1945 — Sept. 10, 2020
Sandra K. “Sandy” Taylor, 75, of Hermiston, died Thurs-
day, Sept. 10, 2020, at her home. She was born April 2,
1945, in Blue River. At her request, no service will be held.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Vicki L. (Hunsinger) Littrell
Hermiston
Nov. 21 1956 — Sept. 15, 2020
Vicki L. (Hunsinger) Littrell, 63, of Hermiston, died
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born Nov.
21, 1956, in Pendleton. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the
family at wwwburnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Anna Marie Buck
Hermiston
Jan. 23, 1939 — Sept. 17, 2020
Anna Marie Buck, 81, of Hermiston, died Thursday,
Sept. 17, 2020, at her home. She was born Jan. 23, 1939,
in Gothenburg, Nebraska. A private burial will be at the
Echo Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Billy C. Barker
Umatilla
Dec. 5, 1932 — Sept. 20, 2020
Billy C. Barker, 87, of Umatilla, died Sunday Sept. 20,
2020, in Hermiston. He was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Hood
River. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
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SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing sentences have been
imposed in Umatilla County
courts:
FELONY
•Parrish Nathaniel Calhoun,
29, Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Assault of Public Safety
Offi cer: sentenced to 3 years
probation, 180 sanction units,
90 maximum jail units, $200
fi ne, $23,00 fi ne-suspended
and $2,232.51 restitution;
pleaded guilty to Resisting
Arrest, Interfering With Peace/
Parole/Probation Offi cer and
Failure to Appear II: sentenced
to $100 fi ne for each count.
•Wesley Warren Sowers, 42,
Umatilla, pleaded guilty to As-
sault IV: sentenced to 3 years
probation, 180 sanction units,
90 maximum jail units, $200
fi ne and $800 fi ne-suspended.
MISDEMEANOR
•James Nicholas Holder, 24,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
DUII: sentenced to 60 days
jail, 120 days jail-suspended,
2 years probation, 80 hours
community service, $1,500
fi ne and 3 years driver’s
license suspension, plus court
costs and fees.
•Stacey Lee Schneider, 52,
Umatilla, pleaded guilty to
DUII: sentenced to 1 year
probation and enrollment in
Diversion Program, plus court
costs and fees.
SUITS FILED
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CHURCH — Kara M. Church and Tyler D. Church of
Hermiston: a girl, Kamila Urban Church.
SEPT. 10, 2020
JOHNSON — Mallory Murr and David Johnson of
Umatilla: a boy, Silas Nicholas Johnson.
SEPT. 11, 2020
CARRILLO — Karen Mendoza and Kevin D. Car-
rillo of Hermiston: a boy, Kael Daniel Carrillo.
SEPT. 12, 2020
LOZANO LINGAT — Jazzcee Lozano of Hermis-
ton: a boy, Jadrien Dash Lozano Lingat.
TIERNEY — Samantha N. Tierney of Umatilla: a
girl, Delilah Isabella Tierney.
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been fi led
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•United Finance Co. vs.
Giovanni V. Lopez of Hermis-
ton: seeks $948.34.
•William J. Kuhn dba Kuhn
Law Offi ces vs. Quinton
Adams of Hermiston: seeks
$2,163.86.
•William J. Kuhn dba Kuhn
Law Offi ces vs. Jason Beyers of
Umatilla: seeks $6,943.57.
•Marina Rodriguez vs. Dee
Ellis: seeks $78,599.78.
•Midland Credit Management
Inc. vs. Ramiro C. Madrigal of
Hermiston: seeks $3,118.15.
•Midland Credit Management
Inc. vs. Tia D. Warren of Herm-
iston: seeks $1,302.93.
•Credits Inc. vs. James and
Linda Ball of Echo: seeks
$3,382.77.
•Credits Inc. vs. Sergio Barreto
of Hermiston: seeks $1,711.81.
•Credits Inc. vs. Tod Brandt of
Stanfi eld: seeks $489.66.
•Credits Inc. vs. Shannon and
William Brasel of Irrigon: seeks
$2,326.03.
•Credits Inc. vs. Maria Guada-
lupe Covarrubias of Irrigon:
seeks $857.27.
•Credits Inc. vs. Rachel Dean of
Stanfi eld: seeks $5,539.94.
•Credits Inc. vs. Alyssa Hall of
Irrigon: seeks $1,003.34.
•Credits Inc. vs. Leonorlida
Guardado Iniguez and Mario
Iniguez of Hermiston: seek
s$764.30.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing judgments have been
rendered in Umatilla County
courts (interest, court costs
and fees not listed):
•Credits Inc. vs. Krystal L. Le-
vden of Hermiston: judgment
for $1,079.12.
•Credits Inc. vs. Jacque and
Dale Wilson of Lexington:
judgment for $6,945.12.
•Credits Inc. vs. Amelia Walker
(Withrow) of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $1,553.58.
•Credits Inc. vs. Alfredo and
Idalia Trejo of Stanfi eld: judg-
ment for $4,577.77.
•Credits Inc. vs. Mayra Alvarez
and Eric Ruiz Romero of
Hermiston: judgment for
$662.46.
•Credits Inc. vs. Maira Flores
Casas and Sergio Avila Torres
of Hermiston: judgment for
$840.52.
•Credits Inc. vs. Rumaldo
Rodriguez of Hermiston:
judgment for $1,433.35.
•Credits Inc. vs. Robert L.
DelCurto of Stanfi eld: judg-
ment for $2,194.34.
•Cristina Gudino Ayala of
Hermiston vs. Alyssa Jean Bert
of Hermiston: judgment for
$2,500.
•Credits Inc. vs. Jorge Alberto
Martinez of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $991.61.
•Credits Inc. vs. Travis Cori
Ness of Hermiston: judgment
for $8,732.37.
•Credits Inc. vs. Brian Snyder of
Irrigon: judgment for $464.12.
DIVORCES
PENDLETON — Divorce
decrees were signed in
Umatilla County Courts for:
Erika Casares of Hermiston
and Carlos Antonio Casares of
San Diego, Calif.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage li-
censes have been registered
in Umatilla County for:
Jose Angel De La Cruz, 50, and
Aurora Pena Dominguez, 41,
both of Hermiston.
Bryan Riley Meakins, 20, and
Sydney Marie Lutgen, 26,
both of Hermiston.
Mikayla Christine Kopacz, 22,
of Hermiston, and Tyler James
Billings, 22, of Marysville,
Wash.
Julio Arturo Bernal, 20, of
Irrigon, and Victoria Ruth
Palacios Gonzalez, 19, of
Hermiston.
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