Lyla Mae Hernandez
Jun 14, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lyla Mae Hernandez (Lambert), on June 14, 2022.
Lyla was born on January 3, 1957, in Jackson, OH, to Anna and Fred Lambert. She is the 9th of 11 children, which include eight sisters and two brothers. She was raised in Prescott and...
Donavan Earl Skifstad
Jun 12, 2022
Donavan Skifstad went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2022. He passed surrounded by his loving family.
The oldest of seven siblings, he was born in Amery, Wisconsin, to Earl and LaVerne Skifstad. When he was eight years old, the family moved to Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, where his dad entered the ministry. ...
Barbara Louise Knopp
Jun 7, 2022
Barbara Louise (Teal) Knopp was born to Alfred (Bob) and Doris Teal on November 11, 1944, in Walla Walla. A year later, her best friend arrived in the form of her baby brother Bill Teal. Her family was complete with the arrival of siblings Lerae (Templeton) and Spike Teal. Some of her favorite memories were growing up on the...
Robert Henry Schreindl
Jun 4, 2022
Robert Henry Schreindl died Saturday, June 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, at the age of 78. Robert was born October 10, 1943, in Renton, WA, to Henry Melvin Schreindl and Mildred Gladys Calhoun.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Diana (they would have celebrated...
Noelia Calderon
Jun 4, 2022
Noelia Calderon was a loving mother, grandmother, neighbor, friend, aunt, and niece. She passed away on June 4, 2022, peacefully in her home. Noey was a fun-loving spirit. In her happiest moments, she would be seen baking in the kitchen and dancing with her favorite music playing. All the children in the family and neighborhood loved Noey's baked goods. ...
Gerene (Geri) Merril Alexander
Jun 4, 2022
On June 4, 2022, Geri Alexander passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness. Born June 3, 1930, Geri was able to celebrate her 92nd birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Geri was a loving wife to her husband, John. They celebrated their 71st anniversary in November 2021. She was a precious mother to two daughters, Sheila Shapiro...
Maxine Arlene Henriques
May 30, 2022
Maxine A. Henriques passed away on May 30, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on April 18, 1940, in San Francisco, California, to parents Bernardo and Maxine Andres and was a long-time resident of Walla Walla.
She married the love of her life, Lawrence S. Henriques, on February 7, 1959, at St. Gregory’s Catholic...
William Baker Marsh, Jr.
May 30, 2022
William Baker Marsh Jr. (Bill) was born on January 3, 1922, in Boone, Iowa, to William Baker Marsh, Sr. and Miriam Hathaway Marsh. He had three younger brothers: Bob, Jim, and Jerry. The family moved West during the Great Depression; Bill grew up in West Seattle, and the family moved again to Lewiston in 1937. In Lewiston, Bill met...
Anthony Michael Stalder
May 24, 2022
Anthony was born on October 8, 1993, to his parents, Michael Stalder and Lana Henderson, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Walla Walla.
Anthony is survived by his father, Michael Stalder; his mother, Lana Henderson-Stalder; his sisters, Michaela Stalder, Meghan Stalder, Jenna Henderson; his grandfather, Gerald “Jerry” Stalder; his grandmothers, Barbara Henderson and Sonja Henderson; uncle, Jerry (Karen)...
George Nathaniel Wiese
May 23, 2022
George Wiese, 94, beloved by many as husband, father, brother, uncle, and Nanu, died May 23, 2022. Born September 16, 1927, to Hazel and George Wiese in Grand Island, Nebraska, as the first of four kids. George then moved to Walla Walla as a child, where he would spend almost the entirety of his life. In September 1944, George...
Abel Coronado
May 21, 2022
Abel Coronado passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on May 21, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center, Baker City, Oregon. He was born on August 4, 1953, in Walla Walla, to Lucio H. and Ramona Coronado. He grew up in Walla Walla with his five siblings and numerous cousins, sharing many happy times.
He attended...
Adele Helene Styve
May 17, 2022
Adele Helene (Bendiksen) Styve was born November 1, 1926, to Bendik Bendiksen (born in Norway) and his wife, Anna Gudvei Bendiksen (whose parents were born in Norway), in South Bend, Washington. She was the eldest of five children - siblings Grace, Beverly, and Benny - and the last of them to pass away. She died on May 17, 2022,...
Perla Hill Simon
May 14, 2022
Perla Hill Simon, born September 6, 1919, died peacefully in Walla Walla on May 14, 2022, at the age of 102.
Born and raised in Forsyth, Georgia, Perla majored in Music at Brenau College (Gainesville, Georgia) and received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). As part of her Master’s...
Dana Lee Wrenn
May 13, 2022
Dana Lee Wrenn (Becker) passed away at Wheatland Village in Walla Walla on May 13, 2022. She was born August 17, 1932, in Spokane, to Henry (Hank) Gustav and Virginia Kathryn (Lee) Becker. Her early years were spent living in both Spokane, WA and Priest River, ID; Dana attended John R. Rogers High School in Spokane and graduated from...
Lloyd M. Weber
May 12, 2022
Lloyd M. Weber died May 12, 2022, surrounded by family. Lloyd was born October 5, 1935, in Meadow, SD, to Walter and Inez Sigo Weber. Lloyd was raised in Prescott, and after attending Prescott High School, he joined the Navy and developed a career in Aviation. After discharge, he remained in aviation in a variety of capacities. He was...
Kathleen J. Priest
May 12, 2022
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Kathleen J Priest on May 12, 2022. We were blessed to have her in our lives for more than 90 years and will miss her incredibly every day. We find solace in our memories and the love that she shared with each of us. We will remember...
Curtis Edsel Melhus
May 10, 2022
Curtis Edsel Melhus, 81, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2022. He was thoughtful, dependable, and always had a witty thing to say.
Curtis was born in North Dakota in 1940 and moved to Walla Walla with his Mother Dagmar and Sister Ione in 1951. After high school, he joined the Navy and served four years in...
William Marlatt Parker
May 9, 2022
“No guilt in life, no fear in death. This is the power of Christ in me.” Lyrics from the Hymn In Christ Alone
Bill Parker left this earth to meet his Savior face to face on May 9, 2022. He died at home with family at his side. He was born on January 30, 1923, to William...
Joan Marie Hobart Mcpherson
May 7, 2022
With great sadness, the family of Joan Marie Hobart McPherson announces the loss of their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on May 7, 2022, just five days following her 90th birthday and the day before Mother’s Day. Everybody’s Mom, Joan, was well-loved by her family and so many friends, friends of her children, and former students. She will be greatly...
Dolores June Walker
May 5, 2022
Dolores June Klinsky Walker of Walla Walla passed away peacefully at the age of 82 in the midnight hours of May 5, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held at Pioneer United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Interment of her ashes will take place in early August on the grounds of the Seabeck Conference Center,...
