Death Notices

Johnny Lee Ansotegui, age 50, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. He was born on November 22, 1974, in Pendleton, Oregon. Arrangements are being made through Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. No formal services have been announced.

Elizabeth "Ann" Arends, 77, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on August 5, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald...

Gary Asker, 89, of Joseph, OR, passed away on January 26, 2026 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon with his wife by his side. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

Becky Avila of Irrigon, OR, passed October 25, 2025 following a short illness. No service is planned.

LeeAnn Baarstad, 83, passed away on April 16, 2026 in Pendleton, Oregon. She was born on February 22, 1943 in Portland, Oregon. No formal services have been announced by the family. Arrangements are through Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.

Delores Ann Bagett, 87, of Canyon City, Oregon, passed away on January 28, 2026, at her residence. A Funeral Service will be held February 5, 2026, at 11:00 am PST at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 139 NE Dayton St, John Day, Oregon. A reception will follow the service. The interment will be held at Canyon...

William "Bill" Bailey, 73, of Baker City, passed away at his home on June 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

Gary L. Baker, 78, of La Grande, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at a care facility in Baker City, OR. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Frank Edward Ball, 90, of Pendleton, Oregon, passed in Pendleton Oregon January 16, 2026 in Pendleton. He was born August 30, 1935 in Chiloquin, Oregon. Condolences may be left at http://www.burnsmortuary.com

Laverne Barnhart, 84, of Hermiston, formerly of La Grande, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at a local care facility. A full obituary will be published at a later time. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements.

Larry Gene Bass, 81, of Prairie City, Oregon, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the Blue Mountain Care Home in Prairie City, Oregon. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM at the Prairie City Cemetery. A reception will follow at Depot Park in Prairie City, Oregon. To...

Dale L. Basso, longtime owner of Globe Furniture store in La Grande, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Grande Ronde Hospital at the age of 72. Arrangements will be announced later by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center of La Grande. www.danielsknopp.com