Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2021

Cynthia K Herring, 71, of Pasco WA, passed October 20, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Walla Walla WA.

Cynthia was born May 16, 1950, in Pasco, WA. to Peter and Eva Schouviller.  She was the eldest of the six children, and was a lifelong resident of Pasco.

After high school she met Jim Herring...

Oct 18, 2021

Patricia Lee Basta passed peacefully from this life surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2021. Patricia was born in 1940 in American Falls, Idaho, to Coy (Mendenhall) and Rodney Jensen. She married Joseph Basta Jr. on February 22, 1964, in Walla Walla, and they lovingly raised three devoted daughters.

Patricia worked full-time for many years...

Oct 15, 2021

Dina A. Baker

March 9, 1932 — October 15, 2021

October 15, 2021, the Walla Walla valley lost a caring, committed volunteer whose leadership positions in AAUW and other groups improved the lives of many Walla Wallan’s, especially women.

Dina Baker was born in Yakima, WA to Artimes and Eleni Salagianis.   Her parents...

Oct 15, 2021

Kenneth Laverne Heitzmann died Friday October 15th, at Providence St. Mary’s Medical Center of complications from Covid-19.

Ken was born to Alfred and Ruby Lee Heitzmann on November 1, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He had an older brother Ronald and a younger sister Cynthia. He attended high school at Gem State Academy in Caldwell, Idaho and...

Oct 14, 2021

Donald Eugene Hoppen

June 5, 1932 — October 14, 2021

Donald Eugene Hoppen, 89, went to his heavenly home on October 14, 2021.

Donald, known to most as ‘Don’ was born in Kansas City, Kansas on June 5, 1932, to Clarence T and Winona O (Capell) Hoppen. Don had three younger siblings, Nancy,...

Oct 11, 2021

A beloved mother and devoted woman of faith, at the age of 75,was called home to Jesus on October 11, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington.

Karen was born in Walla Walla, Washington to Louis and Virginia, who preceded her in death. Karen graduated from Wa-Hi in 1964 and thereafter attended beauty school....

Oct 11, 2021

Darell “Bud” Weathermon passed away on October 9, 2021, at the age of 78.

Bud was born on April 20, 1943, minutes before his twin sister, Caroll Weathermon Hardesty, to Delbert and Zelma Brower Weathermon.  Bud graduated from WaHi in 1961 and Oregon Technical Institute at Klamath Falls, Oregon, in 1964.

Bud and Kathie Moro...

Oct 8, 2021

On October 8 th, 2021, Martha Ramirez passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with medical complications after a brief illness. She fought the good fight, and through it all, she kept a smiling face and strong will even with the loss of speech.  Martha Ramirez was born Martha Maldonado, in Walla Walla, WA on June 28 th, 1959,...

Oct 8, 2021

Iris Marie (Fisher) Giordano died on October 8 in Walla Walla. She was born June 6, 1926, in Victoria, British Columbia to Guy Fisher and Ruby (Bundt) Fisher.  She thought of Waitsburg and Dayton, where she graduated from high school, as her hometowns. She moved to Walla Walla in 1949 with her husband, Frank Giordano, of San...

Oct 6, 2021

Douglas Dean Lambert 85, lifetime Dayton resident, passed away October 6, 2021 at the Walla Walla Veterans Home from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Doug was the son of Loren and Mabel McQuary Lambert McKinney.  Born in Dayton, Doug grew up on the family farm along with his younger sister Rita.  In high school he met Darlene Joyce...

Oct 2, 2021

On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 8:50 PM Lori Dohe < ldohe@wwps.org > wrote:

Carol Alene Mays was born to Anna and Forman Frisbie in 1928 in Wenatchee, Washington.

Carol’s musical talents were recognized at a very young age; at twelve, a general stationed at Moses Lake escorted her from her home to Moses Lake...

Sep 19, 2021

Doris Ann Knudson

March 4, 1947 —  September 19, 2021

Doris was a devoted and Christian, caring wife and mother who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.

She leaves behind husband, Jerald; daughter, Rochelle; three grandchildren, and two siblings.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 30,...

Sep 16, 2021

Emilio J Buttice “Millie” was born on February 11, 1931, to Josephina and Pietro Buttice of Walla Walla and passed away on 9/16/2021 peacefully with family by his side.  He attended Public Schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School.

He began his professional career by working on the Hofer family farm doing wheat harvest and operating...

Sep 16, 2021

This very loving Husband, Father, Brother, Son and Uncle passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2021 with loved ones at his side at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle due to internal injuries from a fall.

Anthony was born in Albany, OR to Ronald & Charlotte Munns and was the 2 nd of 4 children. He graduated from...

Sep 14, 2021

Edwin Abner Brown went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 in Walla Walla, Washington. He was 101 ½ years of age.

Edwin Brown was born in Delta, Colorado, on April 10, 1920 to Lawrence Elroy Brown and Ellen Emily Markley Brown. He was the fifth child to a family of eight children. First child was...

Sep 5, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Jennie Rose Deccio, 90, passed away September 5, 2021, at home.

Jennie was born November 21, 1930, in Walla Walla to Julia (Arcuri) Maiuri and Aniello Maiuri. She grew up on the family farm, working in the fields at a young age. She attended College Place Public School and St....

Sep 5, 2021

Marna Smith, 90, passed away on September 5, 2021, at her home.

She was born to Harold and Cliffie (Littleton) White in Alamosa, Colorado.  The family moved to the west coast soon after and settled in Walla Walla in 1932.

She attended Green Park elementary school and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1948. ...

Sep 3, 2021

Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Michael Anhorn

On Friday, September 3, 2021, Gerald “Jerry” Anhorn, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, and coach passed away at the age of 83.

A lifelong Walla Wallan, Jerry was born on November 26, 1937, to Manuel and Helen Anhorn.  He attended St. Patrick’s grade school and high school...

Sep 3, 2021

Jean Caroline Reister

—  September 3, 2021

Jean Caroline Reister, passed away on September 3, 2021, in Walla Walla at the age of 77. Born to Paul and Alma Reister, “Jeannie” grew up in the Wenatchee Valley, attending schools in the Peshastin and Dryden area. She graduated from Peshastin-Dryden High School in 1963 and attended...

Sep 2, 2021

John A. Wood Sr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2021.

The peace I leave with you;

my peace I give you.

I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  (John 14:27)

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