Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2022

Patricia Wickholm of College Place sadly passed away at the age of 69. Patty is survived by her children, Jon Huwe and Jessica Espinoza, along with seven grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Bob and Steve and sister Sharon. Patty is preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol, and brother David.

A graveside service will...

Nov 1, 2022

Joan Gibson McLain left us in this life on November 1, 2002, to live eternally with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She lived for 81 years.

Joan was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to William and Barbara Gibson and was the oldest of five children in this busy doctor's family. She had the joy of living an...

Oct 31, 2022

Bill passed away on October 31, 2022, in his sleep at his home in College Place. He was born September 10, 1940, in Ontario, OR to Chester B. and Loretta Donovan Stonecipher. He was 82. He was a member of the long-time families of early pioneers William Harvey Stonecipher and Cornelius Donovan.

He attended schools in Waitsburg...

Oct 31, 2022

Paul Ferrino of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, and formerly of Walla Walla, Washington, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Born in Westchester, NY, Paul was a Teacher, Historian, Lawyer JD/LLM, and Architectural Photographer.

Paul was an Architectural Photographer in Boston, Massachusetts, where his work was published in Architectural Record and other prestigious publications. Later in...

Oct 30, 2022

Gavin Foster passed away early the morning of October 30, 2022. He was 19 years old.

Gavin was born and raised in Walla Walla. Many knew him as outgoing, adventurous, and fearless. He was a trophy deer hunter who loved to explore the outdoors with his dad and older brother. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and catching wildlife...

Oct 30, 2022

Pat Hanford passed away peacefully at her home and went to be with Jesus on October 30, 2022, with her family surrounding her, holding her and each other. She had been in Hospice care for the past four months in her battle with Sjogren's Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.

Pat was born to Jack and...

Oct 29, 2022

Ramona Dawn Stewart (m. Kessler) was born August 22, 1931, in Mitchell, Nebraska, and died October 29, 2022, in Walla Walla, at 91.

The eldest, dearly cherished daughter of Robert David Stewart and Viola Ellen (Stephens), she spent her first seven childhood years in Nebraska, memories of...

Oct 26, 2022

Jean Marie Johnson, age 99, a longtime Walla Walla resident, passed away at St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane on October 26, 2022.

She was born in Eugene, Oregon, on February 14, 1923, to Walter Arbuthnot and Harriet Van Tassel Arbuthnot.

She spent her early childhood in Oregon's Willamette Valley, living in Silverton and Albany....

Oct 26, 2022

Roger Kenward Sexton - father, grandfather, husband, brother, Marine, Survivor - passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, after a valiant and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Surrounded by his loving family and the caring assistance of Walla Walla Hospice, Roger was finally able to find peace.

Roger...

Oct 23, 2022

Edwin Earl Oxley, 64, Passed away at his home on October 23, 2022.

Born to Cloyde and Dorothy Oxley in Allegan, Michigan, on August 11, 1958.

He attended Stonecave Academy in Dunlap, Tennessee, and graduated in 1978. During his time at Stonecave, Edwin met his high school sweetheart, Kathy Rendel, and it was love at...

Oct 22, 2022

David Lee Frasco was born on April 8, 1931, in Brush, Colorado, and died peacefully at home under Hospice care on October 22, 2022, in Walla Walla, at age 91.

Dave was born to Anthony Frasco and Arlene (nee Bartram) Frasco on a ranch near Ft. Morgan, Colorado. He was later joined by siblings, Gloryann, Roger, and...

Oct 19, 2022

Christiane Barker, 87, beloved mother, grand and great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 19, 2022. She was surrounded by her children and was close in the hearts of many others who loved and prayed for her.

Christiane was born on September 16, 1935, in Void, France. The second eldest of four siblings, she is survived...

Oct 17, 2022

Margaret (Marlyn) Buchan was born December 12, 1941, in Walla Walla to Frank and Miriam (Edwards) LeRoux. She passed away on October 17, 2022, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. She lived her entire life in Walla Walla, attending schools at St Patrick’s, DeSales, and Whitman College.

In her younger years, she had a great love of...

Oct 15, 2022

Joanna Lee Hamper was born October 14, 1937, in Walla Walla to Nicholas Paul and Margaret Elodie Stone Zaro Sr.  She passed at Providence St. Mary Hospital on October 15, 2022, one day after her 85th birthday. She attended Davis School and St. Patrick’s School, graduating in 1955. In 1958, she married Donald D. Hamper Sr.  Joanna was employed...

Oct 15, 2022

Norma was a lifelong resident of the area, born in Walla Walla, WA, to Luigi (Louis) and Francesca (Francis) Giani Canziani on June 27, 1933. She died on October 15, 2022, at the age of 89 years, with her sons by her side.

She attended Davis Elementary School in College Place, WA, and graduated from St. Patrick...

Oct 12, 2022

Gary Willis Burt of Walla Walla passed away on October 12, 2022, after a brief illness at the age of 75. He was born on July 31, 1947, to Ronald Gene and Eileen Dickinson Burt in Lewiston, Idaho. He spent his early years in Spokane before moving to Oakland, CA. He graduated from Oakland High School in 1964 and...

Oct 11, 2022

Mary Frances Ganguet passed away on October 11, 2022, at Chaplaincy Hospice House in Kennewick with her daughters at her side. She was born to Percy and Edna McCormick Muirhead on February 7, 1927, in Waitsburg, Washington. She attended grade school in Waitsburg and found her weekly tap dance classes to be a highlight of her younger years.

Oct 8, 2022

Zaley Ann Blocklinger,14 years old, passed away on October 8, 2022.

Survived by her parents, David and Marie Blocklinger; siblings, Kyler and spouse, Yajaira Blocklinger, Zaydin Blocklinger, and Zander Blocklinger; grandmother, Judee Blocklinger; aunt, Kristi Moore and spouse, Rob; uncle, Israel Palomo and spouse, Celina, uncle Darren Blocklinger; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in...

Oct 7, 2022

Linda Francis Raymer, 75, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on October 7, 2022. She was the daughter of Richard and Henriette Raymer. Her grandparents were Harry and Emily Raymer of Walla Walla and Henry and Henriette Rafin of Grenoble, France.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Walla Walla. She graduated from DeSales High School in 1965....

Oct 5, 2022

Connie Cole Gwinn passed away at Washington Odd Fellows Home on October 5, 2022, at the age of 89. Connie was born on October 4, 1933, in Forks, WA.

Connie’s given name as firstborn was Lacey Constance Cole, after her father, Lacey Cole.

Raised on her family’s wheat ranch in Dixie, WA, she developed a...