Obituaries
Grace Carper-Yeh
Feb 29, 2024
Grace Yeh Carper, 72, of Aloha, OR, passed away on February, 29th, 2024 from a long battle with cancer. As many people knew, Grace was passionate about her relationship with Jesus and the church. Her dedication showed in the many hours she spent daily in worship or volunteering at both St. Cecilia’s and Our Lady of Peace Retreat House. Her strong...
Ngoi Thi Nguyen
Feb 26, 2024
Ngoi “Mary” Nguyen passed away at the age of 90 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 12th, 1933 in Hanoi, Haiphong, Vietnam.
In 1948, Ngoi met her husband Huan “Vincent” Nguyen. In 1975, they fled their homeland during the fall of Saigon. With their children, they embarked on a journey that led them to the United...
Helene Ann (Mangini) Johnsen
Feb 22, 2024
Helene (Mangini) Johnsen passed away surrounded by her family on February 22, 2024. She was born May 10, 1948 at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland to Joseph and Mary Mangini, the baby in a family of four children. After graduating from North Catholic High School in NoPo in 1966, she joined the accounting firm Touche Ross as a typist. It...
Seung Hee Kim
Feb 12, 2024
Obituary for Seung Hee Kim
In everyone's heart
After my passing,
I want to be remembered with a pretty smile,
Like the Spring sunlight that warms your heart.
After my passing,
I want to be remembered as an entertainer,
Who always made people laugh.
When you think of me, you can’t help but smile,
Even while crying.
I want to be remembered as the sweetness in life.
After my passing,
I want...
James Thomas Malone
Feb 8, 2024
Jim was born in Vanport, Oregon 76 years earlier to George and Eileen Malone. A Portland native, he attended St. Rita Catholic School, Central Catholic High School and graduated from University of Portland in 1970, where he pledged as a Brother in Sigma Tau Omega fraternity. Jim entered the US Marine Corps in 1966, while still in college and proudly...
Gary Lars Lundquist
Feb 5, 2024
Gary Lars Lundquist, age 59, passed into eternity while at home in Milwaukie, OR on Monday February 5, 2024 after a long struggle with melanoma.
Gary was born in Boston, MA on June 1, 1964 to Charles A. Lundquist and Patricia J. Lundquist (nee’ Richardson). In 1973 the family moved to Huntsville AL, where Gary spent much of his childhood tagging...
Timothy A. Bamford
Feb 1, 2024
Timothy A. Bamford, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Wiesbaden, Germany. He valiantly battled Glioblastoma for 16 months until he found eternal peace.
He will be sorrowfully missed by his beloved wife of 38 years, Roswitha (née Freres) Bamford; his daughters Christina and husband Matt of Oregon, Ellen of...
Richard "Kris" Ernest Kriesien
Jan 28, 2024
Richard (Kris) Ernest Kriesien, Jr. passed away January 28, 2024, at the age of 81, following a short but courageous battle with esophageal cancer, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family.
Kris was born in Burns, Oregon to Richard and Marion Kriesien on July 22, 1942, the second of their two children (Lynda Fitzgerald). He lived in...
Jacob Todd Alvey
Jan 27, 2024
We give thanks and praise to God for 19 wonderful years with this beautiful and most beloved indomitable spirit.
In Jacob’s memory, please consider giving to the Archdiocese of Portland Seminarian Appeal for the Cathedral (St. Mary’s) at https://osd.archdpdx.org/sem (be sure to scroll to the top of the list and select “2023 Cathedral (St. Mary’s, SEM Appeal)."
John Ernst Grammel
Jan 24, 2024
John E. Grammel passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2024. We will all miss him dearly.
John Ernst Grammel was born on April 9, 1933 in New York City to Paul and Mary Grammel. He was the younger brother of Leonard P. Grammel, who passed away in 2008.
John graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in The Bronx and then...
Josefina Cambal Lim
Jan 11, 2024
Josefina Cambal Lim passed away on the early morning of January 11, 2024 after a steep decline in her health. She was 92 years old. Her death comes at a complete and profound loss to her family and the people who were lucky to have met her.
Josefina was born on January 2, 1932 in Irosin, Sorsogon, Philippines. She was the...
Leonor Pecson Santos
Jan 9, 2024
In Memoriam: Mommy Leonor Santos
Today, we gather to honor and remember the extraordinary life of Leonor, who at the age of 98, left an indelible mark on this world through her boundless self-giving and unwavering commitment to her family. Leonor’s life was a vivid example of unending love, resilience, and untiring hope, woven with the threads of her ceaseless efforts...
Helen Nakvasil Joireman
Jan 9, 2024
On April 16, 1946, Helen Lucille Nakvasil was born to Frank and Marie Nakvasil in Columbia County, Oregon. She grew up on a farm in Scappoose, Oregon with her three brothers and four sisters.
Helen graduated from Scappoose Union High School in the class of 1964. Shortly after graduation, she enrolled in modeling school. However, it wasn’t long before...
Murray Clyde Ahlquist
Jan 8, 2024
Murray Clyde Ahlquist was born in St. Louis, MO on November 16, 1948, to Clyde and Marian Ahlquist. He was the middle son, between older brother, John, and younger brother, Jim. Murray was raised in Shrewsbury, MO. He graduated from McBride High School in 1967 and attended the University of Missouri for two years. In 1970, Murray married Sandy Taylor,...
Paul C. Rogers
Jan 6, 2024
Paul Christopher Rogers passed away at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. Paul was born in Portland, Oregon on Sept. 6th, 1953, the fifth child of William F. and Irene Rogers. He grew up in NE Portland before relocating to SW Portland at the age of 10, where he attended St. Clare school. Paul graduated...
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