Obituaries

Feb 9, 2023

Marilyn was born on September 23, 1935 in Kearney, NE, the first of two children of Robert and Marjorie Burman.  Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Columbus, NE where Marilyn enjoyed an All-American childhood.  She played the piano and won several recital competitions, and was also in the Columbus High School marching band playing the clarinet.

After high school, the...

Feb 9, 2023

Sharon was born Sharon Eileen Marthaller on October 12th, 1937 at St. Vincent Hospital in NW Portland, Oregon.  Her parents were Edward B. and Helen M. (Carr) Marthaller.  She grew up in the old family home on SW Corbett Street attending St. Clare Grade School and graduating from St. Mary’s Academy in 1955.  She loved the Young People’s Club at...

Feb 3, 2023

Born September 20, 1947, Mong Cai Hai Ninh, Vietnam

Entered into Rest February 3, 2023, Portland, Oregon

Feb 2, 2023

 

On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Joseph W. Martin passed away at the age of 84.  Joe was born on February 10, 1938, in Portland, Oregon to Joe and Lois Martin.

Joe started work for the Portland Fire Department on July 24, 1963, and retired June 30, 1993. He retired from the bureau as a Lieutenant at Engine 10

Along...

Feb 2, 2023

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Jan 16, 2023

Amado "Nacho" Ignacio Santos Tello, beloved son, brother, cousin and friend died tragically, at the age of 24, after being shot while working in NE Portland.  Nacho, as friends and family called him, was beloved as a “cheerful loving brother” and a “good kid.”

 

Amado brought joy to his family who will remember him as both a confidant and...

Jan 14, 2023

John passed away Saturday, January 14th surrounded by his family. He was 95 years old.

John was born in Moorhead, MN to William and Clare (Tracy) McCarthy. The fourth of eight children with brothers, Kevin, Billy, Robert, Donald, Tommy, and sisters, Margaret and Mary. He grew up in Jamestown, ND until he was 16 when the family moved to...

Jan 13, 2023

 

James (Jim) Vincent Harrington January 8, 1945 - January 13, 2023

Jim was born Jan. 8, 1945 in Flushing, New York to Roger C. and Josephine V. Harrington (nee Houlne). He followed his big brother, Roger E. Harrington, to Saint Michael’s College, where he developed life-long friendships, as well as into the Air Force after graduation.

Jim became...

Jan 12, 2023

Born October 15, 1950  

Kien An - Hai Duong, Vietnam

Entered into Rest  

January 12, 2023, in Portland Oregon

Dec 25, 2022

  It is with sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Lawrence Vincent Peterkin. Larry, 81, long-time Wilsonville resident, died December 25, 2022 of pneumonia at Brookdale Senior Living, Beaverton, OR. Larry courageously battled Alzheimer’s Disease for nearly ten years. A funeral service was held on Friday January 6 at Gethsemani Funeral Home in Portland.

Larry was born Lawrence...

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Dec 23, 2022

 

Barbara Ann Wolf

July 11, 1940 - December 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Wolf passed away in her sleep on December 23, 2022 at the age of 82. She was near her Christmas tree, her two oldest children by her side, with her cat Pelé curled at her feet.

Barbara was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1940 to parents...

Dec 22, 2022

Born May 26,1939, Turnasice, Croatia.

Entered into Rest December 22, 2022, Happy Valley, Oregon.

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Dec 20, 2022

 

Robert Leroy Braaten was born May 11, 1933 to Roy and Lucille Braaten in Grand forks, N.D. and died Dec. 20, 2022.

 

As as young child Robert “Bob” and his family moved to the N.W. Portland area in what was known as Guild’s Lake. He attended Lincoln High School, graduating in 1951. Bob enjoyed playing baseball for Lincoln...

Dec 15, 2022

 

Elizabeth was born in Portland Oregon June 9, 1948 to Glenn

and Gladys Mentzel. She joined one sister, Louanne Marie.

Betty (as her family called her) and Louanne were 11 days shy

of being “Irish Twins”.

 

Elizabeth was raised in a devout Catholic home. She attended

grade school at Ascension Catholic School and St Mary’s

Academy for high...

Dec 12, 2022