Obituary Listing

Jan 24, 2018

John James Sumerlin, 74, of Walla Walla, passed away on January 24, 2018, at his home in Walla Walla. John was born in Walla Walla, on January 11, 1944, to Charles Wesley (Wes) Sumerlin and Natalie Leonetti Sumerlin. He attended grade school at Washington School and high school at DeSales. John was married in 1960 and entered the Air...

Jan 23, 2018

Gale Patrick Owsley, Sr. grew up in the lower Yakima Valley, where his school yearbook states that he aspired “to be a jet-mechanic or a farmer”, and truly, he lived to be a Mr. Fix-It and a very kindhearted man who loved to care for others.

Gale joined the Teamsters union and spent time working at Boeing...

Jan 23, 2018

Sonia Paterka Angell Schmit, 83, died at home in Walla Walla, January 23, 2018. Born and raised in Walla Walla she was the third child of Vern S. Angell and Mabel Paterka Angell (Paddock). She attended Green Park School, Walla Walla High School and Whitman College.

At Whitman she was active in Delta Gamma sorority and graduated...

Jan 22, 2018

Ramiro Trevino, 61, was born on May 22, 1956 to Ramiro Trevino Sr. and Gloria Raz in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Our Father attended school in Mexico. Until he lost his father and had to take over to provide for his brothers and siblings. Becoming the hardworking man we all know today. He inherited his father’s beautiful singing voice...

Jan 19, 2018

Ella Mae was born June 25, 1925 to Joseph Catanzaro and Addie (Traylor) Catanzaro in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of four children (Clara, Joe, and Dottie). She graduated from high school in 1943. During World War II she worked in a defense plant heat treating metal. She also attended beauty school and worked as a beautician. She married a pharmacist...

Jan 18, 2018

Lorraine Henrietta Van Well Adams was born March 2, 1927 to Peter Van Well and Caroline Roelle Van Well. After a life well-lived, Lorraine passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 90, with her family by her side. Lorraine grew up in Wenatchee Washington and spent her child hood helping out in the her father’s...

Jan 18, 2018

Jessica Charlene Taylor Proctor was born March 16, 1983 to Susan Taylor in Walla Walla WA. Geoff Proctor Adopted Jessica when she was very young. Jessica attended college place schools until high school and then attended WW High School. She was involved in the marching band and graduated in 2001. She worked at the ice burg for a few...

Jan 16, 2018

Emma Brittain passed away peacefully at The Washington Odd Fellows Home on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at the age of 92. Emma will be forever remembered as an outgoing tell it like it is, but in a loving way, individual who enjoyed being involved in the community and her church. Emma was born to Anna and Carl Koehler on...

Jan 13, 2018

Don passed away at his home in his sleep on the night of January 13, 2018. Born February 5, 1932, in the family home just outside of College Place, Don was the sixth child of parents Dallas and Pearl Rogers. Don was a lifelong resident of the Walla Walla valley. He attended the Yellowhawk grade school and graduated high...

Jan 9, 2018

Denise Ann Tompkins, age 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2018, with loved ones by her side. Denise was born in Odessa, WA on May 13, 1955, to Victor and Bette Borth. She grew up on their family farm between Lind and Ritzville with her four other siblings. She attended Lind School K-12...

Jan 9, 2018

Charles Daniel Brinson, 77 was born on October 12, 1940 to Harvey Boyd Brinson and Dortha Viola (Vi) Wheeler in Bend, Oregon to a pioneer family. Charles had three brothers, Harvey (Jack), Richard and Gary. He attended local schools and graduated from Laurelwood Academy in 1960. He married Lois Mahurin, an elementary school teacher, on September 2, 1962. In...

Jan 8, 2018

Willie J. Borders of Walla Walla Passed away, Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home at the age of 82 years surrounded by his family. Willie James Borders was born on June 19, 1935, was born to Simmie Ewell and Emma Lue Davis Borders, in Lovejoy, (Brooklyn) Illinois. He attended school on Goose-Hill, Garfield and Carver schools, also Rock...

Jan 6, 2018

David was born August 10, 1951 in St. Cloud, MN to Jerome and Susan Stalberger. David graduated from high school in Peru Indiana in 1969. Soon after graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served overseas during the Vietnam era. After his discharge in 1973, David moved to Walla Walla, WA where he started his 26 year...

Jan 5, 2018

Marion K. Yenney, age 96, passed away January 5, 2018 at Guardian Angel Homes in Richland, Wa. Marion was born May 10, 1921 to John and Katherine Harding Hergert in Walla Walla, WA. She spent her childhood in Walla Walla and graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1939. She was a member of the Math Club, Honorary Girls’...

Jan 3, 2018

Jose (Joe) Armijo Moreno passed away January 3, 2018, in Walla Walla, at the age of 64. Joe was born September 15, 1953, in Salem, Oregon to Rodolfo and Emilia Moreno. He grew up with four siblings, Arnie, Rey, Vangie, and Diane. He attended Ferndale, Garrison, and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1972. Joe was All State and All Conference...

Jan 2, 2018

Eugene Aliverti, 82, lifelong resident of Walla Walla, died of complications of an autoimmune disease on January 2, 2018. Gene was born in 1935, to Frank and Linda Aliverti. Gene and his wife JoAnn, met in high school and were married in 1956 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Gene...

Dec 31, 2017

Timothy William Kelly, 64 was called home to be with his Lord on December 31, 2017. Tim was born to Edward and Dorothy Kelly in Walla Walla, WA. He graduated from DeSales High School in 1972 and attended Walla Walla Community College. Tim worked on the family farm outside of Prescott, WA. He spoke often of the time spent...

Dec 29, 2017

While surrounded by family, Paula Hoppen, 80, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday December 29, 2017. Paula was born to Paul & Vera Roland on February 25th, 1937 in Alhambra California and spent her childhood in California. While still in high school she met the love of her life, Don Hoppen, who was then stationed at...

Dec 25, 2017

Bill Thrasher passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017, at the Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla, at the age of 89. Bill was born December 24, 1928, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Seaborn and Goldie Thrasher. Upon graduation from Sallisaw High School in 1946 Bill joined the Navy to see the world and subsequently was stationed at the...

Dec 21, 2017

John Biagi, 87, of Walla Walla died December 21, 2017, in the family home that he built and raised 8 children in. He was surrounded by those eight children and their families, who kept vigil with him for several days before his death. Born on November 5, 1930, in Walla Walla, Washington, he was the third child and only...