Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2024

Laura Louise was born on October 17, 1939, in Walla Walla to Frances and Al Weinel. The family resided in Milton-Freewater, OR, and Walla Walla, WA. Laura Louise was the oldest of four children. She graduated from Wa-Hi in 1958. She married Lawrence Rosenfelt on May 10, 1959. Larry and Laura Louise raised three boys in WW: Todd, Jeff,...

Nov 3, 2024

Wanda G. Mountain, age 76, died in Walla Walla on November 3, 2024. She was born to Austin and Lois Mountain on February 27, 1948, in Walla Walla. Wanda also lived in Portland, OR; while attending school there, she graduated from David Douglass High School. She worked on the East Coast at Owens of Illinois for several years, setting...

Nov 3, 2024

Michael J. "Mickey" Sovich, aged 76, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Richland, WA. Born on July 25, 1948, in Gary, IN, it could have been said Mickey was a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. His zest for life and enigmatic personality left a memorable mark on all who knew him. Mickey didn’t just show...

Nov 1, 2024

Marjorie L. Saranto, age 106, died November 1, 2024, in Walla Walla. Born at Marengo Station, WA, she lived her life in the Walla Walla Valley.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Ingle Chapel Church in Milton Freewater, with a dinner to follow. A private graveside service will...

Oct 31, 2024

Ruth A. Hall, 81, passed away on October 31, 2024, at her home in Walla Walla, WA, after a brief illness. She was born on February 11, 1943, in Portland, OR, and was the second of two children born to Robert Elmer and Kathleen Marie (Walters) Helm.

Ruth graduated from Laurelwood Academy (Gaston, OR) in 1961 and...

Oct 31, 2024

At age 72, Ronald Eugene McBride passed into eternity on October 31, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.

Ronnie was born to Geanice Lorraine Parsons and Ardell Byron McBride on January 30, 1952. He was their third child, joining Marilyn and David, and was followed by Kenneth. Ronnie loved and respected his mother and father, talking...

Oct 28, 2024

Ann Krussel peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home on Monday, October 28, 2024. She is now in heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ, family members, and friends.

Ann was born on April 13, 1937, to Quimby James (QJ) and Mary Evangelina Lefevre in Spokane, WA. She was the youngest of the five children in...

Oct 22, 2024

Bernie Lorraine passed away on October 22, 2024, after an eight-month battle with cancer.

Bernadette Theresa Lorraine was born to Francis and Nadine (Mohrland) Christiano, October 28, 1946, in Walla Walla, WA, at St. Mary Hospital. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic grade school and graduated from Desales High School. She attended Walla Walla College taking classes in...

Oct 21, 2024

Our family mournfully announces the passing of Eleanor Nadine Eilertson, who left this earth much too soon and unexpectedly on October 21, 2024.

Ellie was born on April 2, 2015, in Walla Walla, WA. Her parents were ecstatic to add a sweet little girl to their family, and Ellie quickly became “daddy’s little girl.” Ellie grew to...

Oct 18, 2024

Marlene B. (Anderson) Cafferky, 71, passed to her rest in College Place, WA, on October 18, 2024, after living many years with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. She was born in Caribou, Aroostook County, ME, on December 6, 1952, the daughter of Ralph Marcus and Edwina (Gagnon) Anderson, both from Aroostook County.

Marlene grew up on...

Oct 13, 2024

Bruce Edwin McCaw, 96, passed away in Walla Walla October 13, 2024.

Bruce was born August 31, 1928, to Dwight and Ocea McCaw in Prescott, WA. He was the middle child of two brothers, Gordon and Bill. The family moved to Frog Hollow near Lowden when Bruce was seven years old where the family renovated an existing...

Oct 10, 2024

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Gerald (Jerry) Henry, age 83, went home to be with his Savior with his beloved wife, Judie at his side at the Clinton-HC ICF in Clinton, KY. Jerry was born in Springfield, Ohio to Sanford H. and Janet A. Henry. He served in the USAF and when he was stationed in Spokane, WA He...

Oct 10, 2024

Bruce Leland Brewer, 81, passed away at his home in Walla Walla on October 10, 2024.

Bruce was raised in Carbonado, Washington, a small town in the Mount Rainier foothills. He attended White River High School in Buckley, Washington, graduating in 1961. Bruce attended Whitman College and graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor’s degree in history.

Oct 3, 2024

Betty J Roquet, 89, of Walla Walla, WA passed away October 3, 2024. Betty was born January 26, 1935, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the youngest daughter of Robert and Helen Parsons.

Betty attended school in Ottumwa, graduating from Ottumwa High School in 1953.

Betty married Paul E Roquet from Fremont, Iowa, May 29, 1954. They were...

Oct 2, 2024

Mark is now resting peacefully in the arms of his Lord and Savior.

Mark was born in Fenn, Idaho to Coy and Christina Knorr Cole. Mark grew up in Grangeville, Idaho on the family farm. He completed his schooling, graduating from Grangeville High School in 1954.  He went on to the University of Idaho where he played...

Sep 24, 2024

Bruce Gene Haney passed away on September 24, 2024. He was the eldest son of Gene and Shirley Haney and one of seven children. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Bruce has four children and three stepchildren and was Papa to all 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was married to Kitty on October...

Sep 22, 2024

Jason Postlewait, 50, died at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long fight against Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Throughout the battle, his thoughts were always on his family and loved ones. “Posty” fought the good fight while trying to make everyone laugh and smile in these trying times.

Jason was...

Sep 19, 2024

Marjorie Marie Shollenberger passed away at her home in Bonaventure Assisted Living Facility, Richland, WA, on September 19, 2024, at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Gayla by her side.

Marjorie was born December 9, 1926, in Clay, Louisiana to Annie and Diaz Ziegler. She developed a lifelong love...

Sep 18, 2024

Andrea Lynn passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 18, 2024, at the age of 36 years old. Her parents were present.

Andrea was born in Walla Walla, Washington on May 1, 1988, to Anthony and Dora Gonzalez of Walla Walla. She has one brother (Jeremy Gonzalez) of Portland, Oregon.

She attended many schools...

Sep 16, 2024

Simona (Moreno) Coronado passed away on September 16, 2024, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane WA, at the age of 94. Simona was born October 28, 1929, in Edinburg, Texas, to Jesus and Manuela Moreno.

Simona traveled with her family as a migrant worker, picking many different kinds of crops until she married and moved to...