Obituaries

Aug 3, 2024

Jane Elizabeth Towle

November 18, 1950 - August 3, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister Jane Towle passed away on August 3, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Jane was born on November 18, 1950 in Portland, Oregon. She was the second child of Leo and LaVonne McNulty. She attended All Saints Grade School and as a...

Jul 31, 2024

Torlof Peter Nelson (Tory) passed away at home after medical complications with Interstitial Lung Disease. His family was gathered around him when he died on July 31, 2024, at 1:30AM.

Tory was born in Glasgow, Montana on April 05, 1942, to Richard Peter Nelson and Ellen Louise Nelson. When Tory was six months old America entered WWII. His father went to...

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 25, 2024

Born in Mankato, MN to Albert and Anna Schickling, she was the youngest of six children.  As a young child, the family moved to Portland Oregon where she resided her entire life.

 She was married to Norman in 1954 – who preceded her in death in 1990.

 Together they had three children: Steven, Gail Rask (Mike), and Christina Benitz (Tony), four grandchildren;...

Jul 18, 2024

Our beloved son, Jaden “Hayden” August Southard was born August 16, 2001 and passed away July 18, 2024 after a valiant nine month battle with cancer. 

Jaden was born in Portland at St. Vincent Hospital. When he was little his nickname was “The Hootie” because of his big brown eyes. As a baby, his easygoing and lovable nature was an abundant...

Jul 16, 2024

Jul 14, 2024

Jul 12, 2024

Thomas Johnston passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on July 12. 

Born July 27, 1942 in Portland, Tom was the son of Alexander and Anna Johnston. He lived his early years in the Portland area graduating from Wilson High School. Within days of graduation and at age 17, he began his service in the US Navy. His experience in the Navy opened...

Jul 10, 2024

Susan Theresa Ward age 73 born July 12, 1950, passed away July 10, 2024, at Meridian Park Hospital, Tualatin Oregon following persistent malingering illnesses.

Susan was born July 12, 1950, in Portland Oregon to Edward and Jane Burke. She attended Madeleine Grade School and Holy Child Academy. In 1972 she graduated from Portland Community College with an associate degree in Nursing....

Jul 4, 2024

Frances has been reunited with her Parents: Vicente Delgado, and Maria Finoña Dueñas Siblings: Benjamin Jr. Dueñas (Jimmy) Juan F. Dueñas Joseph F. Dueñas Lydia D. Igitol Maria F. Dueñas (Tita) In-laws: Juliana M. Dueñas (Jimmy) David I. Igitol (Lydia) Nephews: Michael J. Dueñas Steve P. Benevente.  Furry Companions: Bandit, Belle, and Pico  She is Survived by her loving Husband, and Furry Companion: Jack S. Pearson and Jackson  She will be remembered by her remaining siblings: Scott D. Dueñas Joaquin F....

Jul 4, 2024

John Michael "Mike" Maginnis, of Tigard, OR, passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Born on May 9, 1938, in Portland, OR, to Avis (Hartson) and Daniel Maginnis, Mike grew up in the historic Grant Park neighborhood and graduated from Grant High School in 1956. He went on to attend and graduate from the University of Oregon, where he was...

Jul 1, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Gritsch Carney passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2024, just a few days before her 102nd birthday. 

Mary was born on July 5, 1922 in Seattle, Washington to Frank Michael Gritsch and Helen Gertrude Carroll. She was the youngest of five children. Mary spent her early childhood on the family wheat ranch in Waterville. She fondly recounted...

Jun 30, 2024

Charlene Marie Dauenhauer, aged 84, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. Born on November 6, 1939, in Yakima, Charlene led a life marked by dedication to her community, a passion for teaching, and a love for the simple pleasures of life.

She touched many lives through her career as a middle school teacher and gymnastics coach, where...

Jun 30, 2024

Dr. David G. Carlo, age 92, of Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1932 to Donato J. and Margaret Noce Carlo, and adored his older sister Marion. Dave’s parents were immigrants from Italy and Dave loved and embraced his Italian heritage.

He was a devout Catholic and his faith was an integral...

Jun 24, 2024

Jinny Wilkinson passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of June 24, 2024, surrounded throughout the day by four generations of family and neighbors. 

She was born and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near Lake of the Isles. She attended Kenwood Grade School and West High School; followed by the University of Minnesota where she graduated with a Bachelor...

Jun 22, 2024

Brendan Butler passed away after an acute infectious illness on June 22, 2024, at the age of 44. Born on July 13, 1979, in Indianapolis, Brendan grew up in Illinois and attended Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford where he was a scholar athlete, playing both baseball and football. He later attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating with his Bachelor’s...

Jun 19, 2024

Robert Torralba Asa, affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at the age of 77 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on April 12, 1947, in the Philippines, and was a proud alumnus of Lyceum of the Philippines University.

Bob was a pillar of kindness and generosity, known for his infectious humor and loving nature. He took...

Jun 9, 2024

We remember the life of Marita "Tita" Dizon, who was born on May 22, 1947 in Montalban, Rizal, Philippines and peacefully passed on June 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at her home care facility in Aloha, Oregon. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2022 and was adamant on sharing her illness with only a select few. She...

Jun 2, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Frances Sewell was born January 10, 1948, the eldest child of then Lieutenant Russell Sewell and Catherine Doris Geren Sewell in Patuxent River, Maryland.  Shortly after her birth, the family was moved to the US territory of Hawaii. “Betty Frank” as her father called her, returned to the continental U.S. at age four. The family moved to Arlington,...

May 31, 2024

Dr. Gary Olbrich, 77, of Lake Oswego, Oregon, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024.  Gary was born on September 18, 1946 in Oakmulgee, Oklahoma to Alvin Paul and Doris Bright Olbrich. After Gary graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1965 as a National Merit Scholar, he headed to Colorado State on a NCAA football scholarship. Gary graduated...