RECORDS
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Maria I. Gutierrez
William ‘Carl’ Hearn
Umatilla
Boardman
May 15, 1948 — January 26, 2021
August 2, 1962 — March 16, 2021
Maria I. Gutierrez of Jose Gutierrez, all of Cal-
Umatilla, Oregon, was ifornia, and Israel Gutier-
born on May 15, 1948, in rez of Umatilla, Oregon;
Michoacan, Mexico, to par- companion Jesus Jimenez
ents Armando Montes and Ambriz of Umatilla, Ore-
gon; sister Mar-
Alvina
Arias.
garita Vargas of
She died on Jan-
uary 26, 2021, in
Yakima, Wash-
ington;
broth-
Hermiston, Ore-
ers Tony Mon-
gon, at the age of
tes of Hermiston,
72 years.
Maria
was
Oregon, Martin
raised in Mexico
Montes of Irri-
gon, Oregon, and
before the com-
ing to the United
Jesse Montes of
States for work.
Yakima, Washing-
Gutierrez
ton; and numerous
She worked in
grandchildren,
California
and
great-grandchil-
Arizona before
moving to Washington. dren, nieces, nephews and
Maria settled in Umatilla, cousins.
Maria was preceded in
Oregon, in 1982 where she
death by her parents.
has lived since.
She worked in agriculture
A private family burial
for many years.
was held at the Hermis-
Maria participated in ton Cemetery, Hermiston,
daily mass and recitation of Oregon.
the holy rosary. She enjoyed
Please share memories
walking, crocheting, garden- of Maria with her family at
ing and cherished time with burnsmortuaryhermiston.
her family.
com.
She is survived by her
Arrangements by Burns
children Rafael Gutierrez, Mortuary of Hermiston,
Maria Carlos Gutierrez and Oregon.
William “Carl” Hearn of operations. In 2020, he
of Boardman was born began working as the site
August 2, 1962, in Nee- manager at the Amazon
dles, California, the son of Web Services center in
Floyd and Patricia (Shep- Boardman.
herd) Hearn.
Carl enjoyed
He
passed
hunting, fishing,
away in Port-
playing
video
land, Oregon,
games and doing
on March 16,
crossword puz-
zles. He was a
2021, at the age
huge fan of the
of 58.
Dallas Cowboys
Carl lived
and the San Fran-
in
Fernley,
cisco Giants.
Nevada, as a
Carl married
child
where
Hearn
Alesia Dommer
he
attended
in Reno, Nevada,
school, grad-
uating
from
on November 13,
Fernley High School in 1993.
the class of 1980. He
He is survived by his
then attended college at wife, Alesia; daughter
the University of Nevada Caitlin (Sean) Shimer;
Reno, where he received granddaughter
Tabitha
his bachelor’s degree in Shimer; three sisters, Lori
animal science in 1986.
Poupeney, Kathy Jones and
Carl worked for Geo- Julie Thompson; and many
thermal Foods in Fern- extended family members.
ley, Nevada, as a quality
No services are planned.
manager from 1986 until
In lieu of flowers, the
1997. In 1997, he took a family suggests memorial
job with Empire Foods in donations in Carl’s mem-
Empire, Nevada, where ory be made to ASPCA of
he worked as a plant man- Oregon.
ager. In 2004, he moved
Arrangements by Burns
to Boardman, Oregon, Mortuary of Hermiston,
and began working for Oregon. To leave an online
Cascade Specialties, first condolence for the family,
as the plant manager and please go to www.burns-
later as the vice president mortuaryhermiston.com.
Conrad John Kligel
Mesa, Arizona
June 22, 1936 — March 8, 2021
Conrad John Kligel (Ben, Raffa, Lucio) La Mac-
passed away on March chia, Jae (Megan, Michael)
8, 2021, at the age of 84. Gomez, Alex (Fletcher,
His wife Sherry, children Jack, Theo) Hobbs, and
Deedee and Kevin, and Mitch Thompson.
Connie
was
grandson Bryce
known for his
were at his side at
integrity, kind-
his home in Mesa,
ness,
humor,
Arizona.
Connie
was
and love of fam-
ily and friends
born on June 22,
(not to men-
1936, in Baker,
tion his passion
Oregon, to his late
for golf). Con-
parents Carl and
nie was a veteran
Marian Kligel.
He was pre-
and a well-re-
spected teacher
ceded in death
Kligel
and coach. He
by his parents,
was a loving and
brother
James
devoted
family
and sister Mary
man and friend to
Alice. He is sur-
vived by brothers
many.
Bobby, Tommy
A small, pri-
and Danny Kligel, and sister vate graveside service was
Judy Parker, as well as many held on March 15, 2021, in
nieces and nephews. He is Mesa, Arizona. A Catholic
also survived by his lov- Mass will be held this sum-
ing extended family: Cindy mer (date to be determined)
and Betty Gammell, Tayla in Hermiston, Oregon.
Gale Robert ‘Bob’ Tompkins
Pendleton
March 18, 1945 — March 10, 2021
Robert, also known as
Bob, Bobby, and Uncle Bob,
was born in Spokane, Wash-
ington, on March 18, 1945;
to Jim Tompkins and Reta
A. E. Gustin. Even though
the family moved often,
Bob spent most of his life in
Hermiston and Pendleton,
Oregon.
Bob obtained his GED
through Hermiston High
School and also received a
Certificate in Small Engine
Repair.
Bob and Lynn (Morris)
were married in December
of 1988; they were married
for 32 years. Bob was previ-
ously married to Alvie Koch
for 20 years, who passed
away in 1988.
Bob was employed at
Sunset Elementary School
for several years and he
worked at Hansell Broth-
ers Hog Ranch for 14 years.
Bob and Lynn operated The
Grooming Shop Pet Salon
for 13 years, at which time
he co-founded Blue Moun-
tain Wildlife; which he was a
part of for the past 30 years.
When Bob and Lynn first
started rescuing birds, Lynn
assured him, “it will just be
a few birds, here and there.”
During the past few years,
their services have cared for
an average of 1,100 birds
per year!
Bob enjoyed country
western music, playing his
guitar and singing with his
nephews. He also enjoyed
fixing small engines, watch-
ing western movies and
watching
documentaries,
especially about raptors.
Bob will be remembered
for his easy smile, his gen-
tle demeanor, his willing-
ness to assist whenever and
wherever needed, the con-
nection he was able to estab-
Debra Kay ‘Debbie’ Davis
Island City
Minot, North Dakota
Sept. 19, 1959 — Aug. 8, 2020
Walter Burchett, 60, of Minot, North Dakota, and for-
merly of Oregon, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, in a
Minot hospital. He was born Sept. 19, 1959, in Prosser,
Washington. A memorial gathering for family and
friends was held Aug. 16, 2020, from 1-3 p.m. at the
Thomas Family Funeral Home in Minot. A private burial
was held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon. Share memories
with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Laura Dee Casper
Hermiston
Dec. 9, 1930 — March 7, 2021
Laura Dee Casper, 90, of Hermiston, died Sunday,
March 7, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 9, 1930,
in Parma, Idaho. A private family burial will be at the
Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston, Oregon. Share memories with the family
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
James Patrick “Pat” Meagher Sr.
Umatilla
July 10, 1944 — March 19, 2021
James Patrick “Pat” Meagher Sr., 76, died surrounded
by his family Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home in
Umatilla. He was born July 10, 1944, in Portland. At his
request there will be no service. Arrangements by Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share memories of Pat
with his family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
MARCH 13, 2021
AGUILAR GARCIA — Maria Garcia Martinez and
Luis A. Aguilar Gomez of Hermiston: a girl, Nancy Gua-
dalupe Aguilar Garcia.
MARCH 16, 2021
SEPULVEDA — Mayra Fregoso and Mario A. Sep-
ulveda Jr. of Boardman: a girl, Adriana Sepulveda.
POLICE LOG
November 27, 1962 — November 1, 2020
Debra (Debbie) Kay being with all of them.
Davis, age 57, formerly She also loved animals,
of Stanfield, passed away especially her cats and
unexpectedly at her home dogs.
in Island City the afternoon
Debbie was a caregiver
of November 1,
throughout her
2020.
life for clients,
Debbie was
friends and fam-
ily. Her life was
born to Wil-
liam
Fred
a living example
Davis and San-
of Christ’s love,
dra Joyce Lare
and her faith car-
ried her through
on November
obstacles
and
27, 1962, in
helped her cele-
Baker, Oregon.
brate victories.
She grew up
Davis
Debbie is sur-
in North Pow-
vived by her
der on the fam-
ily cattle ranch.
daughter,
Bre-
Debbie attended elemen- anna Marie Davis, and
tary through high school in grandson, Ayden Wil-
North Powder, where she liam Davis, both of Island
played the trumpet in band City; mother Sandra Davis
and was active in basket- and brother Jeffrey Davis,
ball and volleyball. Debbie both of La Grande; step-
also loved to ride horses mother Marilee Davis of
and was a 4H member and Nampa, Idaho; aunt Jessie
princess on the Catherine Cox of Spokane; and uncle
Creek Junior Rodeo Court Gayle Ramey of Murrieta,
California.
in 1979-80.
Her father, William
Debbie moved with her
family to La Grande in Davis, passed away on
1980 after the family sold Feb. 26, 2021. She was
its North Powder ranch, preceded in death by her
William
but her adventurous spirit grandparents
took her to many places. Ernest and Vivian Clare
In 1986, she met Vance McGrath Davis and Harri-
Motz, and their daugh- son Earl and Marie Miller
ter, Breanna, was born in Lare.
1988. In 2013, Debbie’s
Memorial contributions
grandson, Ayden, joined may be made to the Sclero-
their family. He was his derma Foundation, 300
grandma’s pride and joy! Rosewood Drive, Suite
Debbie was fiercely proud 105, Danvers, MA 01923
of her family and enjoyed or a charity of choice.
Tompkins
lish with children and adults
with wildlife education, and
for being a loving and caring
husband and uncle.
Bob is survived by his
wife, Lynn, and many, many
nieces and nephews. Bob
was predeceased by his par-
ents, Jim and Reta; his five
brothers, Don, Gary, Mel-
vin, Terry, and Jim (Ritchie);
and his four sisters, Sandra,
Mary, Evelyn and Norma.
A Zoom Memorial Ser-
vice will be held Thurs-
day, March 25, at 7 p.m.
The Zoom link is https://
us02web.zoom.us/
j/84202809995?pwd=UTZ-
mU05yOXpyWWZU -
NUJuSDRWa3BoUT09.
A potluck get-together
will be planned for sometime
this summer, COVID will-
ing. Details to be announced
at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please
send donations in remem-
brance of Bob to Blue
Mountain Wildlife, 71046
Appaloosa Lane, Pendleton,
OR 97801.
Burns Mortuary of Pend-
leton is in charge of the
arrangements. Sign the
online guestbook at www.
burnsmortuary.com.
Walter Burchett
COURTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Belinda De La Cruz Hart-
steen, 34, Hermiston,
pleaded guilty to Delivery
of Methamphetamine: sen-
tenced to 3 years probation,
180 sanction units, 90 max-
imum jail units, 100 hours
community service, $200
fine and $1,550 fine-sus-
pended; pleaded guilty to
Failure to Perform Duties
of Driver-property damage
(misdemeanor): sentenced
to 180 days jail-suspended,
3 years probation, 80 hours
community service, $100 fine
and $1,650 fine-suspended,
plus court costs and fees.
•Mathew Keith Ashton, 48,
Umatilla, pleaded guilty to
Assaulting Public Safety Offi-
cer: sentenced to 35 months
Oregon Dept. of Correc-
tions (DOC) and 25 months
post-prison supervision.
•Christopher Allen Cooley, 49,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Burglary II: sentenced to
3 years probation, 180 sanc-
tion units, 90 maximum jail
units and 80 hours communi-
ty service.
•Jaime Moras Nava, 32,
Paterson, Wash., pleaded
guilty to Aggravated Theft I:
sentenced to 12 months jail,
2 years post-prison supervi-
sion and $200 fine; pleaded
guilty to Unauthorized Use
of Vehicle: sentenced to 18
months Oregon DOC, 2 years
post-prison supervision and
$200 fine; pleaded guilty to
DUII (misdemeanor): sen-
tenced to 180 days Oregon
DOC and $1,000 fine.
MISDEMEANOR
•Rylen James Crawford, 26,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
DUII: sentenced to 30 days
jail, 150 days jail-suspended,
80 hours community service,
$700 fine, $1,300 fine-sus-
pended and 1 year driver’s
license suspension, plus
court costs and fees; pleaded
guilty to Reckless Driving:
sentence to discharge.
•Heladio Pablo Ordonez, 20,
see records, Page a6
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
4:48 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Beech Avenue, when a woman reported her nephew was
throwing her belongings out.
3:11 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on North
First Street.
6:49 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northeast 10th
Street.
10:37 p.m. — A case of child abuse or neglect was reported
on Southeast Fourth Street.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
9:39 a.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on West
Highland Avenue.
11:08 a.m. — An injury motor vehicle crash was reported on
North Highway 395.
4:10 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on Northwest
11th Street.
10:43 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on East
Ridgeway Avenue.
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
10:27 a.m. — A burglary was reported on West Locust Avenue.
10:30 a.m. — A case of child abuse or neglect was reported on
Southwest Ninth Street.
1:39 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on North First Street.
3:18 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Southeast Fourth
Street.
4:35 p.m. — A two-vehicle motor vehicle crash was reported
on North First Street, and police issued a citation.
5:30 p.m. — A caller reported someone came through her
property on Northwest 11th Street and stole $250 worth of
cans.
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
6:05 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on West Hemlock
Avenue.
11:14 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
12:39 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West
Standard Avenue.
9:02 p.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle crash was reported on
Northwest Third Street.
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
1:25 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Locust
Avenue.
1:16 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Oregon Avenue.
3:26 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on North First Street.
4:10 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on North First Street.
4:16 p.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on West Hemlock
Avenue.
4:50 p.m. — A burglary was reported on Northeast Eighth
Street.
4:54 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
7:28 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on South Highway
395.
7:39 p.m. — A drunken driver was reported at Riverfront Park.
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
12:04 a.m. — A burglary was reported on South Highway 395.
12:16 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Beebe
Avenue.
3:58 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West
Sunland Avenue.
7 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on south
Highway 395 and police made and arrest.
MONDAY, MARCH 22
5:36 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northeast Fourth
Place.
6:40 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Montana
Avenue.
2:48 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
4:40 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street.
5:13 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported.
9:17 p.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on East Catherine
Avenue.
11:31 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on South Highway
395.