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DEATH NOTICES
Roger William Wickers
Bradley Thomas ‘Griz’ Cimmiyotti
Hermiston
Hermiston
Hermiston
July 22, 1955 — Aug. 22, 2021
Bradley Thomas “Griz” He always had entertaining
Cimmiyotti of Hermiston, stories to tell about all of
passed away on Aug. 22, these adventures.
2021, at Providence in Port-
He and Bonnie were
land, Oregon, at the age of blessed with many grand-
children and
66.
great-grandchil-
He was born
dren who pro-
July 22, 1955, in
vided them with
The Dalles, Ore-
gon, to John M.
endless fun. He
Cimmiyotti and
enjoyed attend-
ing any activity
Maxine (Norris)
where his grand-
Cimmiyotti. He
daughters and
was one of eight
grandsons were
children. He was
involved. Brad-
raised in Arling-
Cimmiyotti
ton until his fam-
ley said, “They
ily moved to Hun-
all loved me and
tington, Oregon, where he I love all of them.” Brad-
graduated from high school. ley enjoyed fishing with
After graduation his his grandkids and collected
family moved to Umatilla, fishing poles at auctions
Oregon, where he became to give both his grandchil-
an employee of Marlette dren and any other kid that
Homes. Shortly after that he might need one. He took
met Bonnie Jean (Rash), his pleasure in everyday things
wife of 45 years. They have and enjoyed the life he had
three kids, Jeremy, Sarah and been given.
Jacob.
He was preceded in death
In Huntington, Bradley by his parents, John and
and his team took the Ore- Maxine Cimmiyotti, and
gon State eight-man football his oldest brother, Chuck.
championship. The tradition
Bradley is survived by
continued with both his son wife Bonnie Jean; son Jer-
Jeremy and grandsons Tre emy (Tylynn); daughter
and Kason, playing on win- Sarah Cimmiyotti; son Jacob
ning Oregon state champion- (Cyndie); 17 grandchildren
ship teams in Heppner.
and seven great-grandchil-
He continued his employ- dren; sisters Judy Robin-
ment at Marlette for 32 years son and husband Roger, and
and then went to work for Marcia Anderson and hus-
the Union Pacific Railroad. band Larry; brothers Scott
Although he was new to the and wife Renae, Philip
railroad his supervisors rec- and wife Debbie, Blake,
ognized his work ethic and and Pat and wife Rebecca;
he was made foreman in the and numerous nieces and
Hinkle yard. After 15 years nephews.
at the railroad he retired in
A graveside service will
2020.
be held following state
Bradley enjoyed fishing guidelines on Friday, Sept. 3,
and hunting, especially an 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Herm-
annual hunting trip with his iston Cemetery, Hermiston,
sons, brothers, nephews and Oregon.
grandsons. Another big event
Please share memories
was an annual trip to the Cat- of Bradley with his fam-
fish Derby in Huntington. ily at burnsmortuaryherm-
When Bradley retired he and iston.com
Bonnie settled at Hat Rock
Burns Mortuary in Herm-
where they began kayaking, iston is in charge of the
fishing and hiking together. arrangements.
Aug. 11, 1958 — Aug. 23, 2021
Oct. 23, 1950 — Aug. 24, 2021
Roger William Wickers, his entire adult life. He loved
born Oct. 23, 1950, to Paul the Lord with all his heart
and Margery in Indianapolis, and served wherever he was
Indiana, passed away Tuesday, needed. He was very organized
Aug. 24, 2021, at Providence and meticulous in everything
Medical Center in
he did, in and out
Portland, Oregon,
of the church.
Before working
from a short battle
at the warehouse,
with COVID-19.
He met his wife
Roger managed
of 18 years, Gail
Sundial Apartments
in Hermiston, Ore-
Wickers, online
gon, for five years.
on May 1, 2002.
He worked with
He lived in Vista,
his buddy Roger
California, she in
La Grande, Oregon.
Moon, doing mort-
Wickers
They were immedi-
gage loans, in San
ately drawn to one
Diego County. He
another and knew they were also worked in a debt relief
meant to be. Six months later office for 15 years doing bank-
they were wed Dec. 6, in La ruptcies in the San Diego area
Grande, Oregon, then moved as well.
Sometime before that, he
down to live in Vista, where
he was employed. In May of was an electronics engineer,
2004, expecting their first and where he enjoyed working. He
only child between them, they loved talking about the time
moved to Hermiston, Oregon, they sent him to Puerto Rico
to be closer to her children. to open a new office for them.
Blake was born two months He was very skilled in many
aspects of life, which made
later.
Roger was the most devoted him a great blessing to others.
husband, father, grandfather,
Roger is survived by his
son, brother and friend. He wife of 18 years, Gail Wick-
worked endlessly on every- ers; his sons Blake (of Uma-
thing he did. He did every- tilla) Zach and Jeff (of Clin-
thing with great care and per- ton, Indiana); his stepchildren
fection. He was a master of all Brittney and Holger Kleiner
trades! He could fix anything (Pullman, Washington),
and everything! I don’t know Heather and Ryan Townsend
how we’re going to survive (Myrtle Creek, Oregon), CJ
without him.
Jensen (Boise, Idaho), Kylea
Roger had the gentlest man- Jensen (La Grande, Oregon),
ner about him, and was always Tamara and John Malcher (La
so very loving to everyone, Grande, Oregon), and Justin
including our animals, who Weber (West Valley, Utah);
also greatly miss him. He was his grandchildren Taren and
the absolute cream of the crop. Eli Kleiner, Zoey and Ollie
Roger enjoyed teaching his Jensen, and Claire and Aiden
son Blake how to work with Malcher; his sisters Lorraine
tools, welding, fixing cars, and Steve Smith (Bixby, Okla-
electronics and anything else homa), Dawn and Randy Hen-
he could. He enjoyed gold dershot (Poland, Indiana), and
hunting with his friend Lance, Paula and Bill Morris (India-
and was always sure to keep a napolis, Indiana); brother Joe
lookout for a Bigfoot. ;)
Wickers (Indianapolis, Indi-
Roger loved his family most ana); and many cherished
of all, and truly enjoyed his nieces, nephews and cousins.
many adventures and family
He was preceded in death
gatherings. He was so thankful by his parents, his sister Angie
for the blended family we had. Farmer, his stepinfant grand-
He loved his stepchildren very son Matthew Kleiner, step-
much. He was also very close daughter Tennille Weber,
to his co-dad, Dan Jensen.
and half brother Paul Byron
Roger worked for The Wickers.
Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
A memorial service will
ter-day Saints as a warehouse be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday,
supervisor at The Bishop’s Sept. 25, 2021, at the Umatilla
Central Storehouse in Herm- Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
iston, Oregon, for 15 years. He ter-day Saints, 15 Grant St.,
felt blessed to be able to help Umatilla, Oregon).
Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
those in need. He kept a tight
ship and was very organized. ton is in care of arrangements.
Roger was a devoted mem- To leave an online condolence
ber of The Church of Jesus for the family, please go to
Christ of Latter-day Saints www.burnsmortuary.com.
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd
Medical Center,
Hermiston
Aug. 19, 2021
HORNING — Brandi L. and
Riley J. Horning of Hermiston:
a boy, Easton Riley Horning.
Aug. 22, 2021
COLLIER — Adriana Armenta
Guzman and Tanner L. Collier
of Irrigon: a boy, Gael Matthi-
as Collier.
Aug. 24, 2021
BAKER — KaSandra L. and
Donaven N. Baker of Irrigon:
a girl, Kenslee LeeAnne Baker.
CHI St. Anthony
Hospital, Pendleton
Aug. 17, 2021
PAYNE — Stephanie R. Payne
of Umatilla: a boy, Ronan
James-Allen Payne.
Ward Preston Borden
Ward Preston Borden, 63, of Hermiston, died Mon-
day, Aug. 23, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born Aug.
11, 1958, in Prineville. A graveside funeral service fol-
lowing state guidelines will be held Friday, Sept. 10, at
2 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories
with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Tucker Dean Bradley
Hermiston
May 28, 1969 — Aug. 23, 2021
Tucker Dean Bradley, 52, of Hermiston, died Mon-
day, Aug. 23, 2021, at his home. He was born May
28, 1969, in Goldendale, Washington. Arrangements
are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share
memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Walter D. ‘Walt’ Charter
Irrigon
Oct. 9, 1939 — Aug. 24, 2021
Walter D. “Walt” Charter, 81, of Irrigon, died Tues-
day, Aug. 24, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born Oct.
9, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa. A celebration of life
service will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. at
Columbia View Community Church, Irrigon. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Michael M. Fig
Umatilla
Nov. 4, 1958 — Aug. 22, 2021
Michael M. Fig, 62, of Umatilla, died Sunday,
Aug. 22, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born Nov. 4,
1958, in Neptune, New Jersey. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Linda R. Gammell
Hermiston
Aug. 9, 1962 — Aug. 23, 2021
Linda R. Gammell, 59, of Hermiston, died Mon-
day, Aug. 23, 2021, at her home. She was born Aug.
9, 1962, in Payson, Utah. A graveside service will be
held Saturday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant View
Cemetery, Stanfield. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Luke Maynard
Irrigon
Jan. 21, 1960 — Aug. 25, 2021
Luke Maynard, 61, of Irrigon, died Wednesday,
Aug. 25, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 21,
1960, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Services will be
announced. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Christie A. Teel
Chandler, Arizona
Jan. 9, 1950 — Aug. 14, 2021
Former Stanfield resident Christie A. Teel, 71, of
Chandler, Arizona, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in
Chandler. She was born Jan. 9, 1950, in La Grande. A
graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m.
at the Weston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton is in care of arrangements.
BRIEF
COURTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing sentences have been
imposed in Umatilla Coun-
ty courts:
FELONY
•Angela Michelle Carson,
36, Hermiston, pleaded no
contest to third-degree
assault: sentenced to 3 years
probation, 80 hours commu-
nity service, $500 fine, $2,500
fine-suspended and restitu-
tion to be determined, plus
court costs and fees.
•Daniel Jaime Diaz, 40,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
fleeing/attempt to elude po-
lice: sentenced to 13 months
Oregon Department of Cor-
rections, 2 years post-prison
supervision and $200 fine;
pleaded guilty to fourth-de-
gree assault (misdemeanor):
sentenced to 180 days jail
and $100 fine.
MISDEMEANOR
•Zachery Medelez Sando-
val, 19, Hermiston, pleaded
guilty to failure to perform
duties of driver-property
damage: sentenced to 180
days jail-suspended, 2 years
probation, $100 fine, $900
fine-suspended, 90 days driv-
er’s license suspension and
restitution to be determined,
plus court costs and fees.
•Ryan Scott Christian, 33,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to failure to perform duties
of driver-property dam-
age: sentenced to 180 days
jail-suspended, 18 months
probation, 40 hours commu-
nity service, $300 fine, $1,450
fine-suspended, 90 days driv-
er’s license suspension and
restitution to be determined.
•Jonathan Harry Evans, 60,
Echo, pleaded guilty to DUII:
sentenced to 30 days jail, 150
days jail-suspended, 2 years
probation, 100 hours com-
munity service, $1,000 fine
and $1,500 fine-suspended,
plus court costs and fees.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Oregon State Credit Union
v. Lupita Phyllis Tohet: seeks
$19,419.60.
•State Farm Mutual Automo-
bile Insurance Co. as sub-
rogee of Kelly Edens v. Apollo
Sheet Metal Inc. and Union
Pacific Railroad Company:
seeks 42,581.70.
•Credits Inc. v. Fabiola Ambriz
Bolanos of Hermiston: seeks
$1,581.26.
•Credits Inc. v. Benito Madera
Arellano of Stanfield: seeks
$948.28.
•Credits Inc. v. David Silva Jr.
and Alma Silva of Hermiston:
seeks $1,068.68.
•Credits Inc. v. Amanda I. and
Jared Neider of Umatilla:
seeks $9,906.62.
•Credits Inc. v. Isaac and
Emily Dunn of Irrigon: seeks
$4,222.65.
•Credits Inc. v. Ashley E.
Gonzalez of Hermiston: seeks
$572.20.
•Credits Inc. v. Michael Lee
Harris of Umatilla: seeks
$1,744.83.
•Credits Inc. v. Daniel A.
Jackson of Hermiston: seeks
$1,965.87.
•Credits Inc. v. Alejandro N.
Munoz of Hermiston: seeks
$1,558.19.
•Credits Inc. v. Sadie A. Fred-
erickson of Umatilla: seeks
$4,236.42.
•Credits Inc. v. Erik Olivas of
Hermiston: seeks $2,379.32.
•Credits Inc. v. Regina Rodri-
guez and Sergio Aguilera of
Umatilla: seeks $748.83.
•Anthony Salazar of Pend-
leton (EOCI) v. Oregon De-
partment of Corrections, Erin
Reyes, TRCI superintendent,
and Collette Peters, Director,
et. al: seeks $73.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing judgments have been
rendered in Umatilla Coun-
ty courts (interest, court
costs and fees not listed):
•Discover Bank v. Wendi L.
Fox of Umatilla: judgment for
$6,750.93.
•Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Erasmo
Rodriguez: judgment for
$1,294.91.
•Credits Inc. v. Duchaine P.
Kirby Scott of Hermiston:
judgment for$2,231.25.
•Credits Inc. v. Vickie M.
Turrell of Heppner: judgment
for $239.05.
•Credits Inc. v. Marc and
Bonnie Matlack of Umatilla:
judgment for $928.38.
•Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Eugene
M. Kohn: judgment for
$2,605.91.
•Credits Inc. v. Jose Jesus
Lomeli Ojeda of Boardman:
judgment for $1,317.50.
•Credits Inc. v. Savannah
Reyes of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $6,241.79.
•Credits Inc. v. Silvestre
Antonio Victor of Boardman:
judgment for $2,312.47.
•Credits Inc. v. Viridiana
Escalante of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $2,672.16.
•Carrie A. and Jenny L.
Stamm of Umatilla v. Dakota
R. Burkenbine and Chance
Pencock of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $1,200.
DIVORCES
PENDLETON — Divorce
decrees were signed in
Umatilla County Courts for:
James Anthony Hiss and
LaShannah Rondell Hess of
Umatilla.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage
licenses have been regis-
tered in Umatilla County
for:
Reyna Araceli Pacheco Men-
doza, 48, and Juan Salvador
Ortiz Bazan, 35, both of
Umatilla.
Michael H. Leopold Jr., 48,
and Quinette Irene Mecham,
54, both of Umatilla.
Kyle Benjamin Schrudder, 31,
and Courtney Nicole Snyder,
30, both of Umatilla.
Salvador Jovanny Llerenas,
22, of Walla Walla, and Me-
lissa Mendez Banderas, 23,
of Stanfield.
Music festival to
benefit wounded
veterans
The inaugural Veterans
Benefit and Music Festival
will feature Steve Camp-
bell, Jagged Edge and The
Vaughn Jensen Experience.
On behalf of the Gary
Sinise Foundation, money
raised will be used to pro-
vide support to wounded
veterans and their fam-
ilies. Presented by Ste-
ven K Music, the event
is Saturday, Sept. 4, from
1-7 p.m. at Heritage Station
Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer
Ave., Pendleton. Whether
you like hard rock, coun-
try, folk or rhythm & blues,
the event offers a variety
of sounds.
An award-winning
actor, Sinise has served as
a national spokesman for
numerous veteran orga-
nizations and causes. He
developed the foundation in
2011 as a way to honor our
country’s heroes. Sinise is
committed to finding ways
to give back to those who
have made sacrifices on
behalf of our nation and
encourages others to do
the same.
Tickets are $20 each.
They can be purchased
at the door or in advance
via www.eventbrite.com.
For more about the event,
search www.facebook.com/
stevenkMusic. To learn
about the Gary Sinise Foun-
dation, visit www.gary-
sinisefoundation.org.
— Hermiston Herald
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