Geraldine "Gerri" Lucarelli Coleman
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,...
William "Bill" Joseph Pancake
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...
Richard W. Felt
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...
Pedro Crispin Jr.
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...
Claudine M. Locati
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,...
Javier Jamie Jr Guzman
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...
Brian Joseph Hopkins
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...
Matthew David James
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...
Ricardo "Enrique" Rios
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,...
Marilyn Lee Kelly
Jul 30, 2025
My mother grew up in Walla Walla, graduated from WSU (1950) and married Gene Kelly in August of ‘50. Since 1982, Mother has been a widow for (43 years). She’s had a very good life involving travel and living in other areas, such as Palm Springs, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Denver, Colorado, and during the winter taking trips to...
Tony Brian Dale Neissl
Jul 30, 2025
Sgt. Tony “Brian” Dale Neissl, 47 years old, passed away July 30, 2025. He was a Christian and loved God. He was born on June 2, 1978, to Ronald and Patricia Neissl in Fort Smith, AR.
He was with the 1186th MP Unit in Milton Freewater, OR, and had other specialties as well. He was in the...
Robert L. Muth
Jul 26, 2025
Robert L. Muth died in Walla Walla, WA, on July 26, 2025, at the age of 83 years. He was born July 27, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI; retired in 2002 as Associate Chief Engineer of Honda of America in Marysville, OH.
He was a devoted and loving father to Jeanette (James), Amy, and Helen (Paul). Proud grandfather...
Guy Edward Gingell
Jul 23, 2025
Guy Edward Gingell, a father, grandfather, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 28, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Herbert Gingell and Ruth Smythe, Guy spent most of his formative years in Burbank, California, where he developed a lifelong love of sports, education, and community.
A...
Maryellen Lilwall
Jul 22, 2025
MaryEllen Lilwall of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on the morning of July 22, 2025, at Regency at the Park at the age of 73, surrounded by her family.
MaryEllen was born on June 11, 1952, in Crescent City, CA, to Edward and Virginia Vernon and was the youngest of their three daughters.
MaryEllen married...
John "Woody" Sidney Mcneill
Jul 22, 2025
John “Woody” Sidney McNeill, 67, died July 22, 2025, at his home in Dixie, WA.
John was born in Walla Walla, where he attended Walla Walla High School. He took their automotive course and graduated at the top of his class. From there, he enlisted in the Army in 1976 and was discharged in 1980.
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Roy Latting Scott
Jul 20, 2025
Roy Scott, long-time Walla Walla resident, slipped into Heaven Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was known for his love of classic automobiles and all things 50’s & 60’s. He could look at any part of a car and tell you the make and model.
He shared his love with his wife Cathy, and they just entered their...
Laverne "Foot" Charles Locken
Jul 18, 2025
LaVerne Charles Locken, affectionately known as “Foot,” passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Though he had been living in College Place, Washington, Foot was a lifelong resident of La Grande, Oregon — a town he loved deeply and never stopped calling home.
Foot was born on November 10, 1939, in La...
Ronnie Lou (Nalder) Tucker
Jul 18, 2025
Ronnie Lou Tucker passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was 87 years old.
Born September 18, 1937, in Walla Walla, Ronnie was the daughter of Lois and Ronald Nalder. A proud Walla Walla native, she spent most of her life in the community she loved. She attended Pioneer Junior High the...
Francisca "Francis" Balderas
Jul 16, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Francisca "Francis" Balderas, 80, of Walla Walla. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Francis was born on August 25, 1944, in Odem, Texas, to Francisco and Ramona Balderaz Chavarria. She did fieldwork growing up and met her future husband,...
Marc Anthony Hernandez
Jul 9, 2025
Marc Anthony Hernandez, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA, at the age of 51. Born to Crescencia Balderas on December 10, 1973, Marc was one of eight children and grew up with a deep sense of family and community.
Marc was a caregiver to his...
