Obituaries

Aug 23, 2024

 Đôi nét về cuộc đời ông Trần Bảo Lộc (1936- 2024)

Ông Trần Bảo Lộc sinh ngày 29 tháng 11 năm 1936 tại làng Nhị khê, huyện Thường tín, thành phố Hà Nội, Việt Nam. Ông là người con thứ năm trong gia đình có bảy người con của ông Trần Như Trình và bà Nguyễn Thị Huệ. 

Vì mẹ mất sớm...

Aug 14, 2024

Aug 12, 2024

Freeman, Robert Rooney, 82, of Happy Valley, OR, formerly of Portland, OR. Survived by his wife, Barbara M. Freeman.

Father of Jennifer Freeman of Seattle; Alanna O’Brien and her husband Gerry of Portland and their children Aidan, Finbar, and Declan; Molly Daudelin of Portland and her children Dorothy, Clare, and Bernadette; Rob Freeman and his wife Jane of McKinney, TX and...

Aug 10, 2024

Dorothy Cecelia Bright, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully with family at her side on August 10, 2024. 

Dorothy was born to Jeremiah and Agnes McCarthy in Manchester, NH on August 29, 1939. She spent her young life in New Hampshire, graduating from St. Joseph High School in Manchester, Keene State College, and the University...

Aug 10, 2024

Gilbert Jean Amestoy was born in Paris, France on February 15, 1949, to Jean-Baptiste and Gracianne Amestoy. He passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, after a two year long battle with Pancreatic and Liver Cancer, surrounded by his family. To friends and family, he was Gil, Dad, Papa, and Frenchie. When he was 4, Gilbert and his parents moved...

Aug 3, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Towle

November 18, 1950 - August 3, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister Jane Towle passed away on August 3, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Jane was born on November 18, 1950 in Portland, Oregon. She was the second child of Leo and LaVonne McNulty. She attended All Saints Grade School and as a...

Jul 31, 2024

Torlof Peter Nelson (Tory) passed away at home after medical complications with Interstitial Lung Disease. His family was gathered around him when he died on July 31, 2024, at 1:30AM.

Tory was born in Glasgow, Montana on April 05, 1942, to Richard Peter Nelson and Ellen Louise Nelson. When Tory was six months old America entered WWII. His father went to...

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

Born in Mankato, MN to Albert and Anna Schickling, she was the youngest of six children.  As a young child, the family moved to Portland Oregon where she resided her entire life.

 She was married to Norman in 1954 – who preceded her in death in 1990.

 Together they had three children: Steven, Gail Rask (Mike), and Christina Benitz (Tony), four grandchildren;...

Jul 18, 2024

Our beloved son, Jaden “Hayden” August Southard was born August 16, 2001 and passed away July 18, 2024 after a valiant nine month battle with cancer. 

Jaden was born in Portland at St. Vincent Hospital. When he was little his nickname was “The Hootie” because of his big brown eyes. As a baby, his easygoing and lovable nature was an abundant...

Jul 16, 2024

Jul 14, 2024

Jul 12, 2024

Thomas Johnston passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on July 12. 

Born July 27, 1942 in Portland, Tom was the son of Alexander and Anna Johnston. He lived his early years in the Portland area graduating from Wilson High School. Within days of graduation and at age 17, he began his service in the US Navy. His experience in the Navy opened...

Jul 10, 2024

Susan Theresa Ward age 73 born July 12, 1950, passed away July 10, 2024, at Meridian Park Hospital, Tualatin Oregon following persistent malingering illnesses.

Susan was born July 12, 1950, in Portland Oregon to Edward and Jane Burke. She attended Madeleine Grade School and Holy Child Academy. In 1972 she graduated from Portland Community College with an associate degree in Nursing....

Jul 4, 2024

Frances has been reunited with her Parents: Vicente Delgado, and Maria Finoña Dueñas Siblings: Benjamin Jr. Dueñas (Jimmy) Juan F. Dueñas Joseph F. Dueñas Lydia D. Igitol Maria F. Dueñas (Tita) In-laws: Juliana M. Dueñas (Jimmy) David I. Igitol (Lydia) Nephews: Michael J. Dueñas Steve P. Benevente.  Furry Companions: Bandit, Belle, and Pico  She is Survived by her loving Husband, and Furry Companion: Jack S. Pearson and Jackson  She will be remembered by her remaining siblings: Scott D. Dueñas Joaquin F....

Jul 4, 2024

John Michael "Mike" Maginnis, of Tigard, OR, passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Born on May 9, 1938, in Portland, OR, to Avis (Hartson) and Daniel Maginnis, Mike grew up in the historic Grant Park neighborhood and graduated from Grant High School in 1956. He went on to attend and graduate from the University of Oregon, where he was...

Jul 1, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Gritsch Carney passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2024, just a few days before her 102nd birthday. 

Mary was born on July 5, 1922 in Seattle, Washington to Frank Michael Gritsch and Helen Gertrude Carroll. She was the youngest of five children. Mary spent her early childhood on the family wheat ranch in Waterville. She fondly recounted...

Jun 30, 2024

Charlene Marie Dauenhauer, aged 84, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. Born on November 6, 1939, in Yakima, Charlene led a life marked by dedication to her community, a passion for teaching, and a love for the simple pleasures of life.

She touched many lives through her career as a middle school teacher and gymnastics coach, where...

Jun 30, 2024

Dr. David G. Carlo, age 92, of Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1932 to Donato J. and Margaret Noce Carlo, and adored his older sister Marion. Dave’s parents were immigrants from Italy and Dave loved and embraced his Italian heritage.

He was a devout Catholic and his faith was an integral...

Jun 24, 2024

Jinny Wilkinson passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of June 24, 2024, surrounded throughout the day by four generations of family and neighbors. 

She was born and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near Lake of the Isles. She attended Kenwood Grade School and West High School; followed by the University of Minnesota where she graduated with a Bachelor...