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Death Notice: Robert R. Yanez, 86, The Dalles

Robert R. Yanez, age 86, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on July 6, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held July 25, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Moose Lodge in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

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Death Notice: Rick Joe Kapicka, 70, The Dalles

Rick Joe Kapicka, age 70, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on July 4, 2026.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.