Obituary Listing

Sep 22, 2025

Frank D. Cantu, 82, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 22, 2025.

He was born on April 9, 1943, in Edinburgh, Texas. On February 23, 1963, Frank married the love of his life, Angelita "Angie" Cantu, and together they built a beautiful life and family. They were blessed with seven...

Sep 21, 2025

Michael Szramek, 69, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on September 21, 2025.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Alyce Szramek and was the youngest of three sons. Growing up, he lived in Marysville, WA, St. Maries, ID, and Chicago, IL, where he enjoyed hunting, baseball, and traveling. He...

Sep 19, 2025

Estella Armijo Lugo, 85, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in her home in Walla Walla. She was the wife of Gilberto Lugo, Sr., with whom she shared 39 years of marriage before his passing in 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.

Estella...

Sep 19, 2025

Gary A. Deatsman, 82, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, following a two-month illness.

Gary was born in Chicago, IL, on March 25, 1943, to Frederick and Georgia Deatsman. He grew up in Niles, MI, and Omaha, NE, and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1965. He was one of the first computer programmers for...

Sep 19, 2025

Sandra "Sandi" Gregerson Rowse, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Walla Walla, Washington, on September 19, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving daughters, Devin and Michele, and her cherished grandchildren. Born on September 13, 1952, to Delores Hayden and Leonard Gregerson, Sandi brought warmth, kindness, and a love...

Sep 11, 2025

David Larsen Hafen, 86, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and children after a brief battle with injuries following a recent car accident.

Born October 23, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant, UT, to Jay and Ruby Hafen, he was the youngest of three children. He spent his youth working on his family...

Sep 10, 2025

Gerlinde Zitterkopf, 85, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Regency at the Park. She was born on June 10, 1940, to Heinrich and Marie Luise (Kerle) Schmitt in Heidelberg, Germany.

A memorial service will be held on October 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 109 S Roosevelt St, Walla Walla. Burial...

Sep 4, 2025

Dan McCauley, 72, of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 4, 1953, to Harry and Norma McCauley and grew up with his siblings, Ron and Vickie. An entrepreneur from a young age, he began with a paper route and lawn-mowing business before opening...

Aug 30, 2025

Mary G. Bundy, 69, of Walla Walla passed to her eternal reward, surrounded by friends and church family, on August 30, 2025. She was born February 3, 1956, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to John Walter Bundy Jr. and Marjorie Elizabeth Murphy Bundy.

Her parents moved back to Tennessee when Mary was three, and then to Washington State when...

Aug 28, 2025

Michael "Mike" Edward Neary, 82, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born in Caldwell, Idaho, to Joe and Elizabeth Neary, Mike grew up on the family dairy farm alongside his sister Nancy and brother Tom, where he learned the value of hard work.

A graduate of Caldwell High School and the University of Idaho (B.S. Mechanical...

Aug 27, 2025

John Verl Leonetti, 74, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on August 27, 2025.

John was born on June 7, 1951, in Walla Walla to Verl and Mary Leonetti. He grew up in Walla Walla and later joined the National Guard. After his service, he went on to work as a service writer at various automotive companies,...

Aug 26, 2025

Geraldine “Gerri” Lucarelli Coleman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on September 22, 1942, in Walla Walla, Washington to Remo Lucarelli and Margaret Martuscelli Lucarelli, Gerri was a proud second-generation Italian American with deep hometown roots. She attended DeSales Catholic School,...

Aug 17, 2025

William “Bill” Joseph Pancake passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 28, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bill lived a remarkable life filled with hard work, love, and dedication to his family and community. His story is one of resilience, achievement, and cherished memories.

In...

Aug 11, 2025

Dr. Richard W. Felt, MD—beloved husband, father, and grandfather—passed away on August 11, 2025, following a battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Alice; children, Edward, Kristopher, and Mary; his daughter-in-law, Laura, and grandchildren, Margoh and Emmett. He is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Felt; his mother, Wilma Felt; and his...

Aug 10, 2025

Pedro Crispin, affectionately known as “Pistol Pete,” “El Chico,” and “Pete”.

Pedro was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, to his mother, Martha Rodriguez Crispin, and Pedro Crispin Sr. Pedro departed to the other side on August 10, 2025, at Providence St Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla, WA.

Pedro, A gifted musician who required no...

Aug 10, 2025

Claudine Locati of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on the morning of August 10, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane.

Claudine was born on February 8, 1943, in Bellingham, WA. She married Robert Locati on March 6, 1976. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her husband,...

Aug 6, 2025

Today with a heavy heart we share with the world that we lost an incredibly special person in our family. Javier Guzman began his journey past the heavenly gates where he will be embraced with the love, laughter, and warmth he gave to all those that have survived him.

Javier for those around him was a warm...

Aug 4, 2025

Brian Hopkins, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Brian battled cancer with strength and courage, all the while ensuring that his family and friends knew how much he loved them.

Brian was raised in Waitsburg, Washington, alongside his sister Angela, by their parents Charles...

Jul 31, 2025

Matthew David James died by suicide on July 31, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington after fighting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Matt will be remembered for his patriotism, his contributions to the U.S. Forest Service, and, most important, his love for his family. Matt's family shares the way he died in the hopes of reducing the stigma associated with mental...

Jul 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Ricardo Rios Flores, 78, after a courageous battle with cancer. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his family, held in love and peace.

Ricardo was born to Miguel and Consuelo Rios Flores in Jalpa, Zacatecas, Mexico. He met his wife, Rosa Maria,...