Obituaries

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

Sheryle May Sopke

Born January 3, 1948

Died November 20, 2025

Sheryle May (Sherry) Sopke passed away on November 20 at Providence Hospital due to complications from heart surgery. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband Robert (Bob) Sopke, her sons, and their families.

Sheryle Wilson was born in Coos Bay. She graduated from Lake Oswego High School. After graduation, she worked as a...

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

Oct 23, 2025

2025

In Loving Memory of Gerald “Jerry” Ralph Rothenfluch ~ September 17, 1935 - October23,2025

Gerald “Jerry” Ralph Rothenfluch was born on September 17, 1935, in Milwaukie, Oregon, to Ralph Casper Rothenfluch and Doris Hermoine Gaddis-Rothenfluch. He grew up with three siblings—Donna May, Betty Jean, and Dean James.

Jerry attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Central Catholic High School...

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 18, 2025

Paul & Georgene Raab, who were married for 69 wonderful years, both passed into God’s loving arms five days apart. Paul died on October 13, 2025 at the age of 90 and Georgene passed five days later on October 18, 2025 at the age of 89.

Paul, was born on March 8, 1935 in Portland, Oregon to Joseph & Barbara Raab....

Oct 13, 2025

Paul & Georgene Raab, who were married for 69 wonderful years, both passed into God’s loving arms five days apart. Paul died on October 13, 2025 at the age of 90 and Georgene passed five days later on October 18, 2025 at the age of 89.

Paul, was born on March 8, 1935 in Portland, Oregon to Joseph & Barbara Raab....

Oct 13, 2025

Rommel Dizon, 53, passed away in a car accident on October 13, 2025.

Born in Quezon City, Philippines, in 1972, Rommel was the first child, grandchild, and nephew on both sides of his family. From an early age, he was known for his kindness, intelligence, and quiet strength — qualities that would define his life and touch everyone who knew him....

Oct 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Michael G. Lisac

May 30, 1944 – October 12, 2025

Michael G. Lisac was born in Portland, Oregon, on May 30, 1944, the twelfth of

fourteen children born to Nikola Lisac and Pauline Merhar. He graduated from

Milwaukie High School in 1962 and married Joanne Parry in 1964, beginning a

lifelong partnership rooted in faith and family. Michael worked at Lisac’s...

Sep 16, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Cherie Flynn-Sheridan, 89, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at her home in Portland, Oregon. Though her last months were filled with medical issues and difficulties, she never lost her quick wit.

Barbara was the third of nine children, born in Portland on August 13, 1936, to Barney and Millie (Lewis) Flynn.

She attended Our Lady of Sorrows school...

Sep 16, 2025

Mary Ann Altendorf, 85, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 in Portland Oregon after a yearlong battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born on November 24, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the second born and eldest daughter of Joe and Jean Altendorf. The family moved to The Dalles, Oregon in 1944 where she completed her schooling. After high school Mary...

Sep 13, 2025

The Lord has called home Ignacio Maria Escudero, who passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, Iris.

Born on Jan. 8, 1944 in Manila, Philippines, Ignacio lived with his father and mother in both Argentina and Spain while his father served as an Ambassador. After moving to the US, Ignacio graduated from a California University and...

Sep 10, 2025

Sandra K. Pellens–Meinhard (1944–2025) lived a life rich with music, teaching, family, and a deep commitment to the empowerment of fairness and development. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Roger Owens Pellens, longtime manager of Cincinnati Music Hall and director of the Cincinnati Zoo, and Betty Wistner Pellens. With her sister Judy, Sandy grew up in a...

Sep 9, 2025