Obituaries

Jan 17, 2026

Alicia Del Carmen Fernandez Peralta,"Doña Alicia" also lovingly known as “Mama Alicia,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the age of 98. She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her son, Richard, and her daughters, Adlin and Maria Elena “Helen". She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Connie Taylor, whose memory lives on...

Jan 15, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Gregory Hayes on January 10, 2026, at the age of 19. Michael was born on June 1, 2006, and raised in Oregon City by his parents, Brian and Emily Hayes. He lived a life marked by extraordinary courage and strength, and a deep devotion to our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Michael lost his...

Dec 27, 2025

To read a beautiful tribute by John's family, please visit:

https://everloved.com/life-of/john-garofalo/obituary/

Dec 26, 2025

Dec 22, 2025

James Patrick Dooney (Jim) passed away peacefully, at home on December 22, 2025.

Born November 29, 1940 to Daniel Edward Dooney and Helen (Powers) Dooney, in Portland, OR, Jim survived his brothers, Brian D. E. Dooney and Kevin Joseph Dooney.

Attending All Saints grade school, Jim established the roots of a strong Catholic faith, a life-long pillar of his foundation. At Central...

Dec 14, 2025

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person—he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano

Lyle Edward Nicholson passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. He was born on April 25, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, after his family relocated there from Phoenix, Arizona. When Lyle was still a toddler, the...

Dec 10, 2025

Rev. Joseph Sherman McMahon passed away peacefully in the company of family at the age of 83.Joseph was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Robert and Pearle McMahon. He moved to Portland as a young child when his father took a job in the shipyards during WW II. Joseph committed his life to ministry to others as a Catholic...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Linda Panza passed on the evening of 9 December 2025. She was surrounded by friends and family, and especially happy that she had many people visiting her. Linda was the hardest-working proprietor of Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant (though she would never admit to it, claiming it was all the hard work of her late husband, family, and friends). Those fortunate enough...

Nov 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Laura Aguirre

 September 19, 1974 - November 29, 2025

Laura passed away on November 29, after fighting with a rare type of brain cancer for a bit longer than a year.

She was at home hospice lovingly surrounded by her husband Mariano, her children Max, Ephram and Laura, her parents Magdalena and Juan, her sister Celia and her brother...

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

Sheryle “Sherry” Wilson Sopke, born in Coos Bay, Oregon, graduated from Lake Oswego High School before beginning her career as a statistical typist at Peat Marwick and Mitchell. It was there she met her husband, Bob. She later worked as an executive assistant at Hyster before devoting herself to her family as a homemaker.

Sherry and Bob celebrated 54 years of...

Nov 14, 2025

Nov 11, 2025

Anne Marie Milligan age 68 passed away suddenly on November 11,2025 due to complications from a fall. She died as she lived, surrounded by family.



Anne was born in Dubuque, Iowa in 1957, the youngest of four children of Marcella and Joseph Van Zile. Midwestern values of faith, family and compassion were instilled from the very start. Curious and energetic, she...

Nov 7, 2025

Oct 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gail Frances Foraker November 24, 1942 – October 31, 2025.

Gail was born in Dinuba, California to Walter and Frances Christian and was the sister to Patricia Abbott. She graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School in 1960 and went on to attend the Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing in Oakland, Ca., and later completed her Master...

Oct 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Geraldine (Jeri) Ann Howe February 11, 1943 - October 27, 2025.

Jeri was born in Portland, Oregon. She was someone who found joy and beauty in the simple things in life. She took pleasure in spending time with her loved ones, dogs, crafting, tending her flowers, collecting giraffes, playing games, watching TV, coffee dates, listening to music,...

Oct 25, 2025