Michael Ray “Mike” Hoffman Sr. of Hermiston passed away in Ontario on Nov. 6, 2026 at the age of 60.
He was born on Oct. 18, 1966 in Pasco, Wash. to Walter and Angel Muilenberg Hoffman.
Mike grew up in Hermiston where he attended schools and graduated from high school in the class of 1985. Soon after graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army where he served for the next 15 years. He worked as a military police officer throughout his time in the Army and was stationed in many places throughout the world. After his discharge from the Army, Mike continued his work with the federal government associated with the Department of Defense for 15 years. His most recent job was in security for Amazon data centers.
Mike enjoyed listening to country music, bowling, fishing, camping and going for walks.
Mike married Rina Imaichi in Japan on Sept. 24, 1997.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Rina; three sons, AJ Hoffman, Jake Hoffman and Michael Ray Hoffman Jr.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Danette Voytko and Janelle Baher; and many extended family members.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
