All Obituaries

Arlene Virginia Young born Aug 17, 1929 to Lila Jordan Young and Edgar Young in Portland, Or.   Pre-deceased by her parents, her husband James S. Mura, and children James J. Mura, Lawrence R. Mura and Joan Mura Ayres.   Survived by Patricia Mura Farrin of Gaston, Edgar S. Mura of La Pine and Kathy Mura Erickson of Prineville.   Arlene graduated from Commerce High School in Portland at the young age of 15, having skipped two grades. After her marriage in 1950 she lived in...

Born in Germany during the Occupation, Quentin "Quent" "Q" Gillard, 75, of Bend Oregon passed away November 15, 2022 from complications of dementia. He is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Lauren (Byron) Lynn of Portland and son Tyson (Emily) Gillard of Bend. To his grandchildren Helen, Addie, Mae and River he was known as "Pop". He is also survived by his loyal canine companion Marley and sister Hazel Gillard who lives in London, Quent was predeceased by his...

In loving memory of our father, Harley Robert Hunter, who passed away on November 14, 2022, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was one of the strongest souls on this planet, our father faced countless obstacles no one person should go through but kept in high spirits and worked tirelessly to ensure that his family had everything they needed.  He always found some fun and adventure to plan for and go on. He enjoyed the outdoors with camping, fishing, and hunting and his...

     Our beloved wife, mother and friend passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age 53 in Prineville Oregon, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who  will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Kit. From breaking horses, riding and competing in horse events or just  cuddling up with her beloved dogs. Spending time with her family was the greatest...

Born Prineville Oregon 09/08/1950 passed away at Hari Homestead 11/09/2022.   Don worked for Hudspeth Pinne Rd crew and as a line logger, Operated a skidder for Gillen Logging Inc.  Don volunteered for the Bureau of Land Management making all BLM facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Don was awarded making a difference award in Washington DC from Dept of interior and Director of BLM.    In 1969 attended Businness College, Was enlisted in the Marinne...

 Carolyn Brixey passed away in her home with loved ones by her side on October 23, 2022 she was 78 years old. She was born to Albert and Rayetta McCormick on December 10, 1943 in Willow Springs Missouri. She married Ronald Brixey on October 25, 1963 in Parma Idaho. They lived in several places Arkansas, Missouri and Idaho before making Prineville Oregon their permanent home. She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald, daughter Rhonda Hurt, sister Janet King, brothers Jack Leon...

    Albert Jason Stewart went to meet the Lord on October 23, 2022 surrounded by family. He was 97 years old. Albert was born October 4th 1925 to Irvin Ray and Jessie Stewart in Grand Ronde Oregon. He spent his youth growing up in Rickreall Oregon where he attended school and played football, basketball, and baseball. He entered the military in 1943 as a Merchant Marine and sailed the open seas from 1943-1948. He sailed on several different ships including the Matsonia, Coast...

Myron Lee Newell, 93 years old,  passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Beverly, two daughters, Heidi Shaw of Sparks, Nevada, and Heather Newell of Grass Valley, California, and two sons, Eric Newell of Prineville and Chris Newell of Prineville and two granddaughters of Las Vegas, Nevada.  No services are set.

Richard Ronald Heinz, 93, of Prineville OR died October 20th 2022 after a long illness. “Dick” Heinz was the son of Raymond and Mary Heinz, born in Oregon City, and living his entire life in the state of Oregon. He is survived by four grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. Dick was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1950, and served in Korea with California’s National Guard 40th Division. He served with distinction on the front lines for a continuous 160 days, earning...

John Etsell Puckett joined his wife of 38 years in heaven on October 15, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born to Woodrow “Bud” Etsell Puckett and Mary Katherine (Stiles) Puckett on October 7, 1944. He attended Ochoco Elementary, Crook County Middle school and Crook County High School.   John married Louise Kay Gumm on May 9, 1981. Combined they have 6 children, Daughters, Shannon and Saddina, Sons Vance, Kevin, Joey and Cody. John worked at Clear Pine Moldings for...