Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2021

Ronald Arthur (Zeke) Blocklinger was born July 28, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Joseph and Marcella Goetzinger Blocklinger. His father passed away unexpectedly when Zeke was under the age of two. Several years later, Zeke, his sister JoAnn, and mother moved to Walla Walla. He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1958, where he was a standout baseball...

Dec 22, 2021

In the afternoon of Wednesday, December 22, 2021, our Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa passed away peacefully at home with loved ones holding his hands.  He will be greatly missed.

Dorwin was born in Delville, Norton, Kansas on September 4, 1929, in his grandparent’s home, to Ivan and Zelma Brown.  His family moved to Oregon when he was...

Dec 21, 2021

Frank Aichele, of Walla Walla, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, passed away on December 21, 2021, in his home.

Frank was born to Jacob and Amelia Eckhart Aichele on May 9, 1936, at home in Touchet.

His family moved from North Dakota in 1935 to Touchet. He was the first of the 13 children born...

Dec 18, 2021

John William Weaver, 94, peacefully gained his heavenly crown from his home with Georgie holding his hand, December 18, 2021.

John was born in Walla Walla to William Stonewall and Vina Esther Weaver on January 24, 1927. He was the only son among 6 children and was preceded in death by his sisters, Fay, Esther, Phoebe, Bertha,...

Dec 13, 2021

Our beloved Mom, Grandma, Mimi, and GG passed away on December 13, 2021, at Whitman Place in Walla Walla where she had resided for nearly three months. She was 92.

Bobetta LaVerne was born to Fred and Vonnie Strohmaier and raised in Touchet on a wheat and cattle ranch.  She attended and graduated from Touchet School. Prior...

Dec 13, 2021

John R. “Jack” Winchell, a resident of College Place, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021, at Washington Odd Fellows Rehabilitation Center.  John was born on November 5, 1932, in Minatare, Nebraska, to John Winchell and Vera (Gauvain) Winchell.  He had one sister, Betty Robbins, who preceded him in death in November 2016.  John moved with his family to...

Dec 10, 2021

Geraldine (Gerry) Rose Liening, 80, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior at her home on Friday, December 10, 2021, after enduring her illness with grace and without complaint.  She was surrounded by her much loved family as her Savior welcomed her Home.

Gerry, the youngest of eleven children, was born on January 26, 1941,...

Dec 9, 2021

Joe David Short, 60, passed away on December 9, 2021, at his home in Touchet. He had been battling cancer for the last 5 months; but passed away from an embolism. Joe was a lifelong resident of Touchet.

Joe was born on March 30, 1961, to Lloyd and Nellie Short. He attended Touchet school graduating in 1979....

Dec 7, 2021

August 26, 1929 — December 7, 2021

Glenna J. Copeland Hendrix, lifetime resident of Walla Walla, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2021, at the Washington Odd Fellows Home.

Glenna was born to Glenn T. and Effie F. Smith Copeland August 26, 1929, at St Mary Hospital in Walla Walla.  Glenna was the eldest daughter...

Dec 1, 2021

Beatrice Leota Roberts was born September 24, 1924, to Jacob Harry and Mary Etta Huber in Milton, Umatilla County, OR. She attended schools in that area, graduating from McLoughlin Union High School in 1941. She was employed in several law offices in that area and Walla Walla, WA. On May 28, 1945, Leota married Philip L. Roberts of Union,...

Dec 1, 2021

Eric Gibson Harstad, 65 of Walla Walla, Washington passed away on December 1, 2021, at Providence St. Mary Hospital.

Born on September 13, 1956, in Portland, Oregon. His parents were William and Dorothy Jacobson Harstad. Eric graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1974 and later continued his education at Whitman College.

Eric was a...

Nov 27, 2021

The final alarm rang for Larry Jacob Cunnington, 80, of College Place, on November 27, 2021.

Larry was born in Walla Walla, to the late Jacob Leslie and Mildred Irene Cunnington.  He grew up and lived most of his life in Walla Walla.  He graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1961 with his brother Leslie; who...

Nov 24, 2021

Jeanne Louise Elder passed away surrounded by her family at the age of 91.  Even when she was fighting her cancer she was always on the go.  Only in the last year did she have to slow down a little.  She said, “I didn’t get sick until I was 90!”  She is now with her Lord and Savior, safe...

Nov 22, 2021

Thomas David Baumgart, lovingly known to all as Bummer, passed away at the Walla Walla Veterans Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tom was born in Walla Walla to Robert L. and Virginia M. (Bailey) Baumgart. Upon graduation from DeSales Catholic High School in 1966, he enlisted in the U. S. Army. During his tour...

Nov 14, 2021

Graciela Jimenez Gonzalez

October 9, 1943 — November 14, 2021

Graciela Jimenez Gonzalez was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.She left this world unexpectedly at Providence St. Mary Medical Center due to medical complications at the age of 78. Graciela was born in Piedras Negras Coahuila, Mexico to Oscar and Maria De La...

Nov 12, 2021

July 18, 1949 —  November 12, 2021

The family of Douglas Harvey, 72, announces his passing on Friday, November 12, 2021, in his home with his loving, caregiver wife, Jane Hashimoto, by his side. He fought an epic and lengthy battle against meningioma with strength and courage.

Doug was born on July 18, 1949, to...

Nov 10, 2021

Nicholas James Groom

September 22, 1996 — November 10, 2021

Nicholas James Groom was born September 22, 1996, to Scott and Rebecca Groom. The youngest of four kids, Nicholas was very much the baby of the family. In 2018, he became a big brother and relinquished that title. Nicholas had a huge heart and a...

Nov 3, 2021

On November 3, 2021, Marty James Huie heard the call of his Heavenly Father, and stepped out of earthly time and into the eternal realm.

He was born April 7, 1952, in Walla Walla, to Jim and Clara Huie. Walla Walla was home to Marty his entire 69 years. He loved his community, cherished long term friends,...

Nov 2, 2021

Juan J Villalpando Jr.

December 1, 1979 — November 2, 2021

JJ was born December 1, 1979, and passed peacefully on November 2, 2021, from complications with COVID. JJ was a lifetime resident of Touchet and graduated from Touchet High School in 1999.

He was very passionate about his family and friends, especially...

Nov 2, 2021

Willis Vance Orchard 81, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Willis Vance Orchard was born in Seattle, WA on May 1, 1940.  His family moved to Walla Walla, where he graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School in 1958.

Willis was married to Sharon Baker on...