All Obituaries

Gary Lair, 65, of Haines, Oregon, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2020.  A celebration of Gary’s life, and a potluck luncheon (meat to be provided) will be held Saturday, January 25 at 2:00 pm at the Baker City Christian Church (675 Hwy 7). Gary was born on April 15, 1954, at Caldwell, Idaho. His parents, Cliff and Virginia, moved to Emmett, Idaho, where he grew up with brothers Kenny and Lonnie, and sister, Judy. He spent his summers back in Caldwell, helping his...

Rupert Dykstra, 62, of Baker City, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at his son’s home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020~11 a.m. at the Harvest Christian Church in Baker City (3720 Birch St).  Friends are invited to join the family for reception to be held immediately following the service at church. Rupert Paul Dykstra was born September 21, 1957 in Truckee, California to parents Alfred and Dorothy Dykstra.  He was raised...

Alan King, 80, of Baker City, died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho with his family at his side. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 2:00 p.m. at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene.   Arrangements are under the direction of Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com  

Walt Forsea, 95, long time Eagle Valley resident, died at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2020. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 - 1:00 p.m. at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland, Oregon.  Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held at the Eagle Valley Grange immediately following the interment.  On Sunday, June 28, 2020 "Walt's Birthday" - A Celebration of Walt's Life will be held at the...

Dan Peters, 89, of Baker City, died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Ashley Manor Assisted Living Facility with his family at his side.  A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held in honor of Dan on Tuesday, January 21, 2020~1 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City.  Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following at the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  A Memorial Service & Celebration of Dan's Life will be...

     Ronald Hinkle, 70, of Richland, Oregon died on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Milton-Freewater Health & Rehab Center.      Ronald was born September 12, 1949 to Ladonna & Robert R.Hinkle. Ron grew up in Portland, Oregon and helped on the family farm until he left home at 27 and moved to Los Angeles, California.      His family searched for Ron for 3 years until he was found in a monastery with severe head injuries of...

   Mr. Carlos Sanchez, 62, of Enterprise, Oregon passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.  A Family gathering will be held at a later date.   Carlos was born to parents Casto and Tommy Sanchez on November 13, 1957,  in Lockney, Texas.   Carlos met and married the love of his life, Mary W. Foy in Enterprise, Oregon in 2008.   He loved his work as a landscaper, as he enjoyed being...

Jim Harrison of Richland, Oregon was born on August 21, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee.  On November 21, 1975 in Vancouver, Washington he married Dorothy, the love of his life. She was his life-long best friend. Jim cherished, respected and loved her more than anyone or anything in his life. Jim’s second love was the City of Richland. He discovered the community in the early ‘90s when curiosity about the Brownlee Reservoir drew him to the area. Jim always said that he...

Raymond Avery Green, 80, passed peacefully in his sleep with family by his side Monday, December 23, 2019 at Settlers Park in Baker City.  A Traditional Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 30, 2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Baker City. A viewing will be held at 10:30 am with the service to start at 11 am.  Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediately following the service at the church. Interment with...

Fern Newcomb, 88, of John Day, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at home with her family at her side.  A family gathering will be held at a later date. Fern Ardell Newcomb was born October 23, 1931 to parents Jerry and Gladys Rowland in Amery Wisconsin.  She was raised in Springbrook, Oregon and graduated from Springbrook  highschool. Fern married Alvin Brown in 1949.  Together they had 2 children, Karen and Jerry.  They later divorced.  In 1978 Fern married...