All Obituaries

Jimmy Gregory Sain, age 63, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at his residence on January 19, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. 

Luis Manuel Torres-Rivera, 44, of New York, New York passed away near Baker City on January 16, 2022.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.

Cindy Kaye Christensen, age 62, of Baker City passed away on January 14, 2022 at her daughter’s residence in Baker City.  No funeral services are planned at this time.  Her family plans to honor her with a celebration of her life at a later date.

Melvin Luther Raffety, 82, passed away on January 11, 2022, in Baker City, Oregon. A Memorial Service will take place in Spring 2022. The date will be announced soon. On December 7, 1939, Melvin was born in Lewiston, Idaho, to Percil and Guynetha (Pinkley) Raffety. He graduated from Lewiston Sr. High; shortly after graduating, Melvin joined the military for three years, receiving the code of conduct award.  Melvin was a sports enthusiast; he enjoyed reading, music and won bowling...

Rex Schoorl, 86, of Vale, Oregon passed away at his residence in Pioneer Place Assisted Living on January 9, 2022.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's West & Co. Pioneer Chapel.

Alice Norene Wynn, age 77, of Baker City passed away on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City.  A celebration of her life will be planned for later in the year and will be held in Springfield, Oregon.        

Georgia Bonita Wells, 95, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at her residence in Meadowbrook Place on December 28, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Georgia was born to Frank and Gertrude Howland on June 23, 1926, in Copperfield, Oregon. She married Morris Wells Jr. on November 10, 1944. They had one son, Larry Dean Wells She enjoyed working as a volunteer at the Interpretive Center, and she was active at the Senior Center. Georgia was also the weigh-in person at...

Robert Andrew Bishop, 63, passed away at his residence on December 24, 2021. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s West & Co Pioneer Chapel.

Gretchen Ann D’Ewart, age 74, of Durkee, Oregon became her loved one’s guardian angel on December 23, 2021.  She passed on at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.  No services are currently planned.   Gretchen was born on August 20, 1947 in Livingston, Montana to her mother Gretchen Ward and father William Ward.   Ann married Richard D’Ewart in Livingston, Montana in 1967. They have lived in Durkee, Oregon since 1975. Ann was an...

Rick “Ricky” “Papa” Taylor Rick Taylor passed away gently sleeping next to his best friend, love of his life, and caring wife of 42 years the evening of December 16, 2021. Named after the charming husband in his mom’s favorite TV show I Love Lucy, Ricky Lee Taylor was born in La Grande, Oregon in 1953. From there Ricky (who preferred to go by Rick) set out on a life of bringing joy and happiness to everyone. He obtained his college degree from Southern Oregon...