All Obituaries

Eugene M. “Gene” Kohn was born on February 14, 1942 in Tipton, Kansas to parents, Nick and Anna (Long) Kohn. He died on March 11, 2026 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 84 years. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Irrigon, Oregon. Please share memories of Gene with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

Nadia J. Castellanos of Hermiston, Oregon was born on August 20, 2003 in Hermiston, Oregon to parents Francisco Castellanos and Elisa Madrigal. She died on March 8, 2026 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 22 years. A family celebration was held. Please share memories of Nadia with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.

Kolson Kenneth Henderson It is with heavy hearts that we announce our sweet boy Kolson, born on January 20, 2026, gained his wings on March 7, 2026.  After putting up an incredible fight in NICU and spending a brief time with us, our Lord called him home. Kolson cherished his surroundings while embraced by his parents. Every tiny squeak and grin brought them immeasurable joy.  He touched our hearts and filled our life with love. We are all saddened and will forever cherish the ...

Laurie Gaye (Austin) Brown, born February 18, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on March 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Her life was defined by devotion—to her faith, to her family, and to the many people whose lives she touched with her quiet kindness. Laurie had a rare gift for making others feel like they were the blessing, like they mattered, like they were worth listening to. Her kindness wasn’t loud or showy; it was steady, dependable, and ...

Jose “JJ” Banda Jr. was born on August 24, 1981 in Umatilla, Oregon to parents, Jose Banda and Sylvia Briggs. He died on March 2, 2026 in Spokane, Washington at the age of 44 years. JJ was raised and attended schools in Hermiston, Oregon. He enjoyed music, jokes, snacks, cars, fishing and was quite the Ladies Man. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery, ...

Ellis Leonard Leep of Hermiston was born February 11, 1952 in Baker, Oregon the son of Leonard and Ellen (Kempas) Leep. He passed away in Post Falls, Idaho on February 28, 2026 at the age of 74. Ellis lived in Baker, Oregon as a child where he attended Grade school and Junior High School. After Junior High, his family moved to Milton-Freewater where Ellis attended high school. He graduated from Mac High School in the class of 1970. He then attended Blue Mountain Community College for two ...

Donna Rae Lindberg of Stanfield, Oregon was born on January 18, 1947 in Deming, New Mexico to James and Peggy Lindberg. She passed away on February 28, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. Donna was a daughter of an Army member which led her family to move all over the world about every 2-3 years. Throughout her childhood she lived in Germany, France, Texas, Washington, and Oregon. In her adult years, she called Port Orford, Oregon home. Donna was one of three daughters and even though she herself ...

Benjamin Alan “Ben” Hunter was born January 2, 1974, in Pendleton, Oregon to parents, Michael R. Hunter and Marsha J. McCormmach. He passed away on February 27, 2026 in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 52 years. Ben was the first baby born at Pendleton Community Hospital in 1974, which he said was his claim to fame. His family lived in Pendleton for a short time before moving to The Dalles, Oregon and then settled in Hermiston, Oregon when Ben was 2 years old. Ben attended West ...

Daniel Martinez of Stanfield was born December 26, 1980 in Ventura, CA the son of Joe and Elva (Flores) Martinez. He passed away in Stanfield on February 26, 2026 at the age of 45. Daniel moved with his family from California to Mission, TX when he was a child. The family relocated to Eastern Oregon in the early 1990's and he has lived in the Stanfield area since that time. He attended and completed his education in Stanfield schools. Daniel worked in various jobs during his career. He ...

Donald M. “Don” McLean was born on February 6, 1934 in Huntington, Oregon to parents, Lauchlan (Lucky) and Leone (Zumwalt) McLean. He died on February 22, 2026 at his home in Hermiston, Oregon at the age of 92 years.    Don was raised in Huntington except for a few years when the family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, while his dad, Lucky, worked at the Oregon Portland Cement Company. Then they moved back to Huntington. He really liked trap shooting and was very good! He ...