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1937
DIED
12/31/2025
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Eugene Bates Obituary
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Lorrie L Hall
January 10, 2026
He was a great man
The Knights of Columbus
Great educator
He loved to go on those Elko trips when the educators went
My condolences to his family
May he RIP
Javier Deleon
January 9, 2026
Rest in peace Mr. Bates. You were one of my mentors in jr. high. Treated all Hispanics with respect. We all loved you. You will be missed!
Milt Reynolds
January 9, 2026
Gene and my brother Ron were good friends and they played all sports together. Gene always found time to say hello and talk to me whenever we met. I will always remember Gene and what a great person he was.
Rosa Maria Lucas
January 8, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family of Eugene Bates.
Rosa Lucas
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Pat Butson
January 8, 2026
Malheur County has lost a wonderful leader in Gene. His commitment to the education of our children is second to none. Well done Gene!.
Angel Antone Bicandi
January 5, 2026
My message to the Bates family so sorry for your loss . What I remember most about Gene , when we were kids playing sports agianst Ontario you always knew who was rooting for you . Gene always made a point to come talk to my brother or I and tell us there´s 5 bucks riding on you to win don´t let me down . I always smiled and said yes sir and of course we would win a wrestling match or a football game . Sometimes he´d tell us story´s about his days and I remember thinking I wish I could be that good someday . What an amazing man he was loved by all and he´ll be remembered the same way . Here´s to you Gene gods speed glad to know your in heaven . With love the Bicandi´s . Say hi to my pops .
BAarbra Ann Deckert (Evans)
January 4, 2026
So sorry to hear of the passing of a dear life long friend. Gene's little sister, Connie Ann, and I were best friens in High School at Vale union High School after until she was tragically killed in a car wreck early in her young life. Have so many great memories of Gene telling us what to do, driving his beautiful new chev.Imp
ala convertible around the Bates Motel in Vale( because we were only 14 and couldn't drive on road ) of he and Irene taking Connie and I to our first Basque dance! Best memories ever. May God Bless your family and rest in peace. Barbara Evans Deckert . Goodyear, Az.
Bruce and Janice Tsukamaki
January 4, 2026
As a true legacy of the Ontario community, Gene will be missed. He was always a person students looked up and listened to as a teacher, school administrator and coach. Our prayers are with the Bates family.
Maria Palomo
January 3, 2026
Prayers for his family.
He was the best mentor I had while attending middle school.
He will be missed.
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