Stephen Christopher Dulley

Stephen Christopher “Steve” Dulley

February 28, 1977 - October 30, 2026

Steve Dulley, 49, died at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon, on October 30, 2026. He was surrounded that day by his family and close friends.

Steve was born on February 28, 1977, at St. Luke’s Hospital in San Francisco, California, to Tom and Gwen Dulley, together with his twin brother, Mario, who died at birth. He grew up in Portland and was a proud Parkrose High School Bronco, graduating in 1995. At Parkrose he played varsity football, basketball, water polo, and track. He made friendships there that lasted the rest of his life. He studied architecture at Portland State University. In 2004 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on accounting, from Oregon State University. He remained a true Beaver believer ever after.

Steve built a career in finance, rising to controller and chief financial officer in the logistics and auto auction industries. He worked at Mach 1 Global Services, One Source Freight Solutions, and Metro Auto Auction, all in Phoenix, AZ. Colleagues remember him as accessible, steady, and friendly; someone who always acknowledged the people around him and valued the success of the team over his own.

Steve lived in Phoenix for twenty years, where he forged many friendships. He returned home to Portland in January of this year to reconsider his career path and, most of all, to be near his family and support his sister Elizabeth. Having her big brother close lifted her spirits and offered her peace and hope.

Those who knew Steve described him as big, supportive, and friendly. He was calm and self-deprecating, a wonderful listener, empathetic, respectful of differing opinions, and joyful in sharing what he had. He loved his family and friends, seeking out new food spots, travel (especially Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Portland), golf, and sports. He cheered for the Oregon State Beavers and the Parkrose Broncos, and he rooted devotedly for the Boston teams: the Patriots, Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins. He loved comedies, and you could always tell where Steve was in the house by the sound of his laughter. He was a Roman Catholic, and he was deeply proud of his sisters: Elizabeth for her loyalty and strength, and Erin for her intelligence and no-nonsense attitude.

Steve was also known for his kindness to his former wife, Stephanie Mari Soliz. When she faced a difficult season, he reconnected with her and stood by her with his presence, especially in quiet and challenging times.

In his final weeks, Steve was gracious and kind to the nurses and staff who cared for him in Wichita and Portland. Many came to wish him farewell. Friends and loved ones who reached out to him during his illness wrote of their love and appreciation for him as a friend, mentor, and brother. On his last morning, close friends from Parkrose came to say goodbye, and several returned that afternoon with their spouses to express how much they loved him. You could feel it in the room. Steve made a positive difference in people’s lives.

Steve is survived by his parents, Tom and Gwen Dulley; his sisters, Elizabeth Dulley and her partner, Joseph Friesen, and Erin Dulley and her husband, Jason Jakovec; his niece, Adelynn Jakovec; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Mario Yukutake Dulley; his grandparents, Lloyd and Barbara Dulley, Robert Yukutake and Joveta Wong; his former wife, Stephanie Soliz; and his beloved pets, Gus, Buddha, and Herbie.

The family is grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, and Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland for their care and compassion, and to the friends who came to be with Steve on his last day.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3720 SE 79th Ave., Portland, Oregon. The Rite of Committal will be held at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Portland. A memorial gathering will also be held in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, January 9th, 2027, with more details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Steve’s memory to the Food Security Program at Neighborhood House: nhpdx.org/donate2.

Steve will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.