Obituary of Lawrence DelCurto, 2002; Baker Co., OR
Surnames: DelCurto, Falcinella, Rumley, Sargeant, Wilson

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Lawrence DelCurto 

Lawrence DelCurto, 80, a longtime Pine Valley resident, died Jan. 19, 2002, at
Wildflower Lodge in La Grande after an extended illness. 

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in Halfway. Leonard Hill of Halfway will officiate. All
relatives and friends are invited to a dinner and reception at the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Hall after the service. Visitations will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday at Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St.

Lawrence was born on Sept. 13, 1921, at North Pine. He was the son of Lorenzo
and Margherita Falcinella DelCurto. He attended schools at North Pine, Pine
Town, and graduated from Pine Valley High School. 

After high school, Lawrence took up ranching in a partnership with his father.
On Nov. 27, 1950, he married Elba Pauline Rumley at Baker City. After his
father's death, Lawrence continued the ranch partnership with his brother,
Jerry. He ranched until recently, when health concerns prompted retirement. 

Lawrence was active with local stock grower groups, helped with local fair and
rodeo events, and was active with events involving his children. He loved
riding, hunting, camping, and gardening. He especially
enjoyed his grandchildren, family and friends. 

Survivors include his sons, Tim, and his wife, Tammi, of Cove, Joe of John
Day, Tony of Halfway, and Lorenzo and his wife, Lois, of Baker City; sisters,
Rosa Sargeant of La Grande and Catherine Wilson of Eugene; six grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elba Pauline "Cissy;" brothers, John,
Jerry, and Reno; and sisters, Lena and Rita. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Halfway Ambulance Service through
Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814.