The Obituary Section

Stephen Howell

, Oregon

July 8, 1983 — March 27, 2026

Stephen Lee Howell was born on July 9 1983 in Hermiston Oregon to parents Jimmy and Sheila Hamman Howell. He died on March 28 2026 at his home in Weston Oregon at the age of 42 years.

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Robert "Frank" Denton

, Oregon

March 26, 2026

Robert Frank Denton age 78 passed away on March 27 2026 in Stanfield Oregon. He was born on July 30 1947 in Cullman Alabama to parents Hershel Robert Denton and Eleanor Janet Payne. Frank grew up in Portland Oregon where he attended Grant High School graduating in the Class of 1965. While still in high school he joined the United States Army and went on to serve three tours in Vietnam before receiving an honorable discharge in 1969. His service to his country was a source of pride throughout his life. In 1979 Frank moved to Long Creek Oregon where he became a wellknown member of the community owning and operating Franks Country Store. In 1990 Frank married Judy. Together they built a life in Long Creek where they lived for 35 years before moving to Stanfield in 2025. Frank was known for his wry sense of humor his love…

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Marian Pifer

, Oregon

March 28, 2026

Marian Ann Pifer was born on November 19 1933 in Havre Montana to parents Arthur and Frieda Yorton Newby. She died on March 29 2026 in Hermiston Oregon at the age of 92 years. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday May 2 2026 at 200 P.M. at the Pendleton Convention Center Pendleton Oregon.

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Glenn Rohde

, Oregon

Glenn Louis Rohde 87 of Echo Oregon passed away in Portland Oregon on March 28 2026 with his loving wife Joyce by his side. Glenn was born July 30 1938 in Pendleton Oregon the son of Eileen Snyder and Peter Jacob Rohde. Glenn graduated from Echo High School in 1956 and then went on to Eastern Washington University. He joined the Army in 1957 and served as a mechanic until his honorable discharge in 1958. Glenn married Joyce French on March 1 1958 in Fort Worth Texas. They were married for 68 years and raised their three children on their familys wheat farm in Echo Oregon. Glenn loved collecting antique cars and bought his first Model A when he was a sophomore in high school. He was a member of Blue Mountain Model As car club for 30 years. For more than 30 years Glenn served the community in many…

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Orville "John" Brinser

, Oregon

March 27, 2026

Orville John Brinser of Hermiston Oregon was born on March 30 1943 in Saint Joseph Missouri to parents Albert and Viola Callaway Brinser. He died on March 28 2026 in Hermiston Oregon at the age of 82 years. A graveside service will be held on Thursday April 16 2026 at 100 P.M. at the Lexington Cemetery Lexington Oregon. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Johns memory to Vange John Memorial Hospice Education Fund co Burns Mortuary of Hermiston P.O. Box 289 Hermiston OR 97838.

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