Obituaries

Nov 2, 2024

Nov 1, 2024

Maria Luisa Alvarado Barrantes was born on July 31st, 1955 in Lima, Peru. Maria Luisa was an exemplary mother, sister and daughter, whose life was a constant source of inspiration and strength for those around her. From a young age, she demonstrated tireless perseverance, resilience, and intelligence in everything she undertook, standing out academically and professionally, not only in Peru,...

Oct 28, 2024

Francisco “Francis” Lim Andrade, aged 83 years old, passed away on October 28, 2024, at his residence in Portland, OR. He was born on January 1, 1941, in Dulag Leyte, to Ciriaco Andrade and Joaqina Lim. His family moved from China to the Philippines to manifest more freedom for their family. He was the youngest and last survivor of eight...

Oct 27, 2024

Dang Nguyen, a cherished man known for his thoughtfulness and kind-heartedness entered eternal rest in October, 2024 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas at age 62. He fought a courageous battle against bile duct cancer with a fierce, fighting spirit to live for all his loved ones. In his final moments, Dang was surrounded by family and friends...

Oct 22, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

John Nicholas Becic was born at home on Oct. 20, 1930, the first born son of Croatian immigrants. They settled in Northwest Portland, a block away from the old Vaughn Street baseball stadium. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School, where he learned English and made his best friends for life; Lincoln High School, where he honed his baseball talent; and...

Oct 21, 2024

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Oct 15, 2024

     Ted Sebastian was born on July 30, 1940, on the beautiful Oregon Coast to Charles and Grace Sebastian. Growing up in Oregon, Ted attended Nestucca High School before choosing to serve his country by joining the U.S. Marines at age 17. His service took him to 29 Palms in San Diego and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he rose...

Oct 13, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Colleen Elaine (Gately) Borgmeier was the second child and first daughter born to proud parents Doris Mae and Joseph Richard Gately in Portland, Oregon on August 14, 1948. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband David Borgmeier and older brother Joseph Richard Gately Jr. She is survived by her daughter Kelly Knight (Aaron), stepsons Leon Borgmeier (Karen) Todd Borgmeier...

Oct 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ryan David McCready on October 4, 2024, at the age of 47. Ryan was born on May 23, 1977 in Portland, OR, to Gary McCready and Michelle (Whaley) Heath. Ryan was a cherished son, brother, and father who will forever be remembered for his fierce dedication as a father,...

Oct 2, 2024

Douglas Carl Draper passed away October 2, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. He was 85.

Doug was born on March 9, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Grace and John Draper.

There he enjoyed playing baseball with his friends and being around his extended family. In 1951 the family moved to Monrovia, California where Doug and his sister, Joan, completed their schooling. He...

Oct 2, 2024

Kathleen passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 2nd, 2024 following complications from a medical procedure. Kathleen was born in San Francisco, California in 1955 to Robert and Mary Kerrigan. She was the oldest of four siblings, Daniel Kerrigan, Kevin Kerrigan, and Mike Kerrigan. Kathleen moved to Portland, Oregon with her family when she was in middle school....

Oct 1, 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Mary Jo Sycks, 74, of Canby, OR, passed from this life on Friday, September 27th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Jo was born on July 29th, 1950, in Coos Bay, Oregon to Alice and William Denny.

Jo was a vibrant, kind, witty, and generous spirit. Her one-of-a-kind personality resonated with anyone who ever met her. Jo loved her family and...

Sep 25, 2024

Vinko Bosnar passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Katica; three sons, Joseph (Victoria), Tony (Pamala), and David; and two grandchildren, Matthew (Erika) and Chloe.

Vinko was the seventh of nine children born to Vinko and Amalia Bosnar, on May 2, 1941 in Ðakovo, Croatia. He immigrated to Blacktown,...

Sep 25, 2024

Antra Kathleen Varani was born February 23, 1970, in Denver, Colorado to Frederick and Kathleen (Bengston) Varani. The oldest of ten Varani siblings, her youth was primarily spent in Evergreen and Boulder Colorado. Antra also spent time living abroad in Egypt and Japan with her mother and sister Natalie as a teenager. 

Antra attended the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley) and...

Sep 23, 2024

Sandra Joy Bossom, or Sandy as she preferred, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully September 23, 2024, in Portland, Oregon at the age of 76.

Sandy was born March 20, 1948, in Astoria, Oregon to Walter and Doris Lofgren, and had three half-brothers Ron, Don, and David. She was introduced to her future husband, Walter J....

Sep 21, 2024