Brenda Kay Pointere 1958-2018 Obituary December 12, 2018December 13, 20180 Brenda Kay Pointere passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, at the age of 60. Brenda was born April 8, 1958, in Payson, Utah, to Earl LeRoy and Darlene LaRue Peterson. She married Randy Pointere Jr. on June 12, 1976. Brenda was employed by Wagner’s Furniture for 19 years and was a partner at
Christmas Jamboree coming to town Community News December 5, 2018December 6, 20180 It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Harney County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the season with a Christmas Jamboree in downtown Burns on Saturday, Dec. 8. The events get under way with the most important meal of the day. Breakfast with Santa will be served at the
Doris A. Snell 1922-2018 Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Doris A. Snell, 96, passed away Nov. 18 at Friendsview Manor in Newberg. Doris was born in March 1922 in Leoti, Kan., to Pliny B. and Mabel Stiles. She attended country schools in her elementary years and graduated from Wichita County High School in 1940. Shortly thereafter, she traveled to Harney
Jose “Joe” Marion Madarieta II 1941-2018 Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Jose “Joe” Marion Madarieta II passed away peacefully Oct. 16 at his home in Casa Grande, Ariz., with his wife and son by his side. Joe, the son of the late Jose and Venna Madarieta, was born March 12, 1941, in Tacoma, Wash. His father was a Basque immigrant from Ispaster,
Zella P. Arment Fleury Street 1934-2018 Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Zella P. Arment Fleury Street, 84, passed away Nov. 16 in Hines. Zella was born Feb. 11, 1934, in Gordon, Neb., to Orin Arment and Esther (Madison) Arment. Later in life, she moved to Payette, Idaho, then she moved to Seneca, where she meet Glen Fleury. They had six children. After leaving
Funeral service — Brenda K. Pointere Obituary December 5, 2018December 7, 20180 Brenda K. Pointere, 60, passed away suddenly Dec. 1 at her home in Hines. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hines. The family will meet with friends for a reception to honor Brenda one hour
Barbara Lee Urcaregui 1947-2018 Obituary November 28, 2018November 30, 20180 Barbara Lee Urcaregui, loving mother, daughter, and dear friend passed away unexpectedly Nov. 14, at the age of 71. Barb was born July 13, 1947, to Irvin and Lorene (Hester) Kincaid in Burns. She joined her older brother, Dennis, and the family was complete. Barb was a lifelong Harney County resident.
Patricia Dorothy Pembroke Waltmire Zennie 1928-2018 Obituary November 28, 2018November 30, 20180 Patricia Dorothy Pembroke Waltmire Zennie passed away Nov. 17, surrounded by her closest friends and family. She was the picture of iron will, always displaying an elegant grace as she faced down a reoccurring battle with breast cancer. Patricia “Pat” was born June 27, 1928, in Sacramento, Calif., the daughter of
John Edward Cray 1940-2018 Obituary November 28, 2018November 30, 20180 John Edward Cray, 78, of Lebanon, formerly of Burns, passed away Nov. 5 at Willamette Manor in Lebanon. He was born Jan. 17, 1940, in Lebanon, to Elliot J. and Leonie (Lyonais) Cray. John was raised in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon Union High School in 1958. He later served in the
Funeral service — Helen J. Sweetman Obituary November 28, 2018November 30, 20180 Helen J. Sweetman, 89, passed away Nov. 22 at her home in Hines. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the Burns Cemetery. Contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church and mailed to LaFollette’s Chapel, P.O. Box 488, Burns, Oregon