Reta Marlene Herrera passed away Jan. 3 at her home in Burns, with her family at her side. Reta was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Enterprise. Reta was a long time resident of Burns. She moved to Burns from Enterprise when she was five years old and graduated from Burns Union High

Henry William Thew, 83, long time educator at Crane, passed away Jan. 8, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a teacher — first, last, and always. Bill was born Aug. 22, 1936, to Lt. Commander Henry and Imogene Thew in Long Beach, Calif., the oldest of four siblings. He was

Wilda Marie (Schonbrod) Toussaint passed away Jan. 27 in Portland, at the age of 92. She died peacefully of an ongoing heart condition at Laurelhurst Village, after four days of hospice care. She was born May 2, 1927, in Eureka, S.D., to Walter and Mae (Youngberg) Schonbrod. In 1936, packed into

Janice “Jan” Cupernall, 73, of Madras, passed away Nov. 26, 2019. She was born to the late Maurice Blue and Marget Blue on June 11, 1946, in Redmond. Jan was an active volunteer in her community and a defender of Native American rights. Jan was voted Senior Woman of the Year

Francisco Idoeta, 87, passed away of natural causes Feb. 2 at the Aspens. Frank was strong-willed, and hard working. He displayed a wit and a sense of humor that enriched other lives. Francisco is survived by his sister , Dorita Gutierrez Idoeta in Burgos, Spain; sons, Javier and Castor; daughter-in-law, Tracey Idoeta;

William “Bill” Thissell, 90, passed away Feb. 5 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bible Baptist Church in Hines. Contributions in his memory may be made to CAN Cancer. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn “Kay” Hart, 77, passed away Feb. 5 at her home. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Otley, 68, passed away Feb. 7 at his home in Hines. No services will be held. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge of arrangements.