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Marjorie (Evan's) AcockMarjorie Lee (Evan's) Acock

1933 - 2025

Marjorie "Margie" Lee (Evans) Acock, 91, born in Condon, Oregon October 25, 1933. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025 at her residence in Portland, Oregon with her family by her side.
Margie was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be remembered by her contagious laugh, kindness,...

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CONNIE EUBANKSCONNIE KAY EUBANKS

1948 - 2025

Connie Kay (Walden) Eubanks, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Longview, WA, at the age of 77. Born June 8, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, she was a shining light in the lives of those who knew her. Connie graduated in 1966 from Arlington High School in...

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David GianottiDavid Bruce Gianotti

1942 - 2026

David "Bruce" Gianotti died on Monday, January 12, 2026 in Pendleton, Oregon, after an extended illness. A funeral service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM, followed by a celebration of life at Goldie's in the Pendleton Convention Center.
Bruce was born on...

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Jim LindleyJim D. Lindley

1948 - 2026

Jim Dean Lindley, 77, resident of St. Maries, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on September 11, 1948, in Prairie City, Oregon, to Benjamin and Margaret (Francis) Lindley. He grew up in Seneca, Oregon, and attended high school in John Day, graduating from...

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Lynda MastersonLynda Ann Masterson

1950 - 2026

Lynda Masterson, 75, of Baker City, Oregon died at her home surrounded by love.
Lynda Ann Wright was born in Halfway, Oregon, on January 26, 1950 to Dallas Gabriel Wright and Shirley Honeycutt Wright. She attended school in Halfway. She married David Hoffecker in 1967 and had two children, Dallas Donald (Charlie)...

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Donald PettitDonald Gene Pettit

1937 - 2026

On January 9, 2026 our family lost an amazing man. Donald Gene Pettit was born on December 12, 1937 in Valentine, Nebraska. He married the love of his life, Wanda Earlene Chandler in 1956, beginning a loving and devoted marriage that lasted 69 years.
In 1959, Don and Wanda moved to Pendleton, Oregon where Don...

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Scott ShafferScott Earl Shaffer

1953 - 2025

Scott Shaffer, age 72, of John Day, Oregon, passed away on December 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and community.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Marie Shaffer; his brother, Bill Shaffer; his sisters, Annette and Chery Shaffer; and his sister-in-law, Lisa Shaffer.
He is...

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Jose Luis SolanoJose Luis Solano

1944 - 2025

Born in Lesaka, Spain, Jose Luis left his small hometown at just 20 years old, beginning what his family would always remember as a courageous adventure. He set out determined to work hard and make money he could send home to support his family in Spain. He came to the United States as a sheep herder, spending his...

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Paul StephasPaul Stephas

1929 - 2025

Paul helped start the physics degree program at what is now Eastern Oregon University, and taught physics there for nearly 20 years from 1969 to 1988. He formed deep attachments with faculty and the students he mentored, and published numerous research articles.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Gustas and Crisoula...

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Lannae TingleyLannae Joy Tingley

1958 - 2026

Lannae Joy Tingley, 67, of Elgin, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at her residence. A celebration of life was held at the Rockwall Grange in Elgin on January 17, 2026.
Lannae was born on September 7, 1958 in Goldendale, Washington to Chester and Edith (Atkins) McConnell. She resided in Yakima Valley, WA;...

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