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
Court discusses status of Redband Trout Conservation Plan County Court News November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 A work session was held during the regular meeting of the Harney County Court on Nov. 21 to discuss the status of the Malheur Lakes Redband Trout Conservation Plan. According to a press release published in the May 2 edition of the Burns Times-Herald, the plan intends “to protect, conserve, and
Seasonal illness precautions in place at Harney District Hospital Health Care News November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 Standard seasonal illness precautions have been put in place at Harney District Hospital for the health and safety of patients and staff. All visitors are asked to check in at the admitting desk at the front of the hospital, even if just visiting friends or family. For the safety of patients
Making a video on the Alvord Desert News November 28, 2018November 28, 20180 America’s public lands have long been a popular location for still and video photography. The desert landscapes, dry lakebeds, mountain terrain, and open range of the American West provide some incredible scenery. Many commercials and print advertisements have been captured on Bureau of Land Management (BLM)-administered lands right here in
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