Hermiston

Sept. 29, 1932 — Oct. 9, 2023

Melvin “Gene” Townsend, 91, of Hermiston, died Oct. 9, 2023, in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 29, 1932, in McDonald, Kansas. Recitation of the holy rosary will be Monday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., both at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Burial follows at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.