Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

John Gibney passed away unexpectedly on or before August 25th. He leaves behind his son Grayson, who was the center of his life. As well as his parents Thomas and Rose, brothers, Christopher, Michael and Daniel and his nieces and nephew. Also, several Aunts, Uncles and cousins who will miss him very much. John is our angel in Heaven with...

May 29, 2025

May 18, 2025

Those of us who were blessed to share life with John Cesnalis are saddened to announce his passing. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, John passed peacefully in his home. He was 97 years old, or as he would say — in his 98th year.

John is preceded in death by his previous wives, Ellen Douglas (Hunter) Cesnalis of 30 years, and...

May 17, 2025

Darcey Delaney McAllister was born in Denver, CO on November 11, 1965 to Jim and Esther Delaney. She spent her formative years in Arvada, CO, and graduated from Arvada West High School in 1984. She attended the University of Colorado and earned a bachelor of arts degree in 1989 with focuses in international relations and anthropology. During college, she worked...

May 15, 2025

Arlene, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully May 15, 2025.

Born February 9th, 1950 in Long Beach California, to Vivian Darrow. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1968 and went on to Portland State University graduating in 1972 with a degree in psychology.

She had a passion for animals and dedicated her life to her family. We will...

May 13, 2025

Allan G. Guthrie

May 13, 2025

Allan G Guthrie 87 passed away peacefully in his home in Milwaukie, Oregon on May 13, 2025. Which is exactly where he wanted to be.

Allan was born January 20th, 1938, in Portland, Oregon to Alfred and Blanche Guthrie. 

He graduated from Franklin High School in 1955 and then joined the U.S. Army and then later the National...

May 12, 2025

FATHER JAMES JACKSON COLEMAN JR. OBITUARY

Father James Jackson Coleman Jr., beloved priest, family member, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. His life was marked by an unwavering dedication to others, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion that touched countless lives.

Born as the second of six children into a large Catholic family, Father Jim’s...

May 8, 2025

Susan (Sue) Adelaide Griffin March 12, 1942 – May 8, 2025

Susan “Sue” Adelaide Griffin passed away peacefully in her home in Milwaukie, Oregon, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 83. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her two nieces, their children, and the many friends she made throughout her adventurous and impactful life across...

May 8, 2025

Eileen Frances Richey (Berger), born on November 28, 1950 in Butte, Montana, Passed away on May 8, 2025.

Daughter of Francis and Mary Berger, and a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Eileen married her husband Michael Richey in 1988.

Eileen grew up in Butte, Montana, graduating in 1969 from Butte High School.

She earned a Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies...

May 4, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Alma Quesnel

Also lovingly known as “Gram Cracker”

Kathleen “Kathy” Alma Quesnel, a devout Catholic and a proud Canadian of Beaverton, Oregon, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 4th, 2025, at the age of 93.

Kathy was born on November 7th, 1931, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to parents John and Mary Chisholm. She grew...

Apr 30, 2025

You could count the things in John Vranizan’s life that mattered most on one hand –family, faith, service, and sports.

John, 89, died on April 30th of complications from congestive heart failure, at home in SW Portland.

John was a true son of Portland, with roots in the city dating back to the arrival of his paternal grandparents from Croatia, and his...

Apr 27, 2025

Kathleen Ellen Winter

August 7, 1942 – April 27, 2025

Kathleen Ellen Winter passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, joy, and resilience. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Kathleen and William Busch, Kathleen grew up with three sisters, Trudy, Helena and Dorothy. At the age of five, she and her family embarked on...

Apr 22, 2025

Father Louis John Urbanski Jr., 86 years old of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away on April 22, 2025 after the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Louie was born on June 19,1938 to Louie Urbanski and Rose Babl in Atkinson, Nebraska. Louie attended St. Patrick Elementary School in NW Portland and went to Central Catholic High School in SE Portland. After graduating from high...

Apr 22, 2025

Chris Jones, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on April 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and unforgettable stories. Known for his incredible memory and gift for storytelling, Chris could bring moments from the past vividly to life, always with warmth, humor, and heart.

A devout Catholic, Chris lived his life guided by compassion, humility, and...

Apr 20, 2025

Sam Rosson, 82, died at home on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, just weeks before his 83rd birthday. Born in Oklahoma to Ira and Clara Rosson, Sam spent his early years in California, graduating from El Cerrito High School in 1960 before settling in the Portland area in 1973. It was there that he answered a lifelong calling to public...

Apr 15, 2025

Roswitha K. Bamford

March 30, 1954 – April 15, 2025

Roswitha K. (née Freres) Bamford, born in Trier, Germany, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, with family by her side at home in Portland, Oregon, after battling a long-term illness.

Roswitha is survived by her daughters Christina and husband Matt of Oregon, Ellen of Germany, and Sonja and husband Patrik of Sweden;...

Apr 15, 2025

Debra “Debbie” Rask (née Ashpole) passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. She was 66 years old. Born on July 20, 1958 in Glasgow, Montana, she was the second oldest of four children. Debbie lived in Butte, Montana for much of her childhood and early adulthood where she met and married Bernie Rask. Together, they moved to...

Apr 14, 2025

Joyce Kissel-Barth

May 4, 1951 – April 14, 2025

Joyce was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 4, 1951. She moved with her family to California in 1957. She is the youngest of three children, brother Dennis and sister Gail.

She was married and had two daughters Nicole and Renee. In 1989 Joyce and her daughters moved to Oregon. Both daughters preceded...

Apr 9, 2025

Sept 17, 1928 – April 3, 2025

James (Jim) Rogers, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at his home in Milwaukie.

James grew up in rural town of Centerville, Iowa. After college, he served in the navy as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Returning to Iowa after his tour, he met and married his wife of 68 years, Joanne.

James spent most of...

Apr 6, 2025

Janice Carol Bonomo passed peacefully on April 6, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. She was surrounded by her loving family at her bedside

Janice is survived by her husband, Nick Bonomo; her three sons; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Her son Scott and his wife Karen live in Seattle, WA. Their daughter Hannah and her husband Tristan Krause are raising Janice’s great-grandchildren—Cecilia,...