Obituaries

Bernice Evelyn Cade

Bernice Evelyn Cade

Dec 15, 2023

Bernice Evelyn (Meyer) Cade of Gearhart, Oregon, passed away December 15, 2023. She was born June 24, 1931, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Frances Meyer. She lived in Minnesota through most of her grade school years. She was the third of the Meyers’ seven children and the last surviving family member. While in grade school she...

Doris June Mady

Doris June Mady

Dec 14, 2023

Doris Shoemaker Mady died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 14, 2023, with her daughter, Cyndee, by her side, who took time off work this past year to care for her. They spent quality time enjoying favorite TV shows, meaningful conversations, and dining out whenever possible with friends. She cherished a visit from her grandchildren and great...

Linda R. Plana

Linda R. Plana

Dec 7, 2023

 

Obituary for Linda R. Plana – April 21, 1949 – December 7, 2023

Maria Linda Reintegrado Plana, age 74, passed away on December 7, 2023, in her Gresham, Oregon home following her battle with cancer.

Born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines she was the daughter of Constante and Asuncion Plana. She attended Santa Catalina Central Elementary School, Ilocos...

JoAnn Watney Harold

JoAnn Watney Harold

Dec 4, 2023

JoAnn Watney Harold passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, at the age of 94.

 

She is survived by her nine kids: David Harold, Chris Gabriel (Claudia), Daniel Harold, Dave Gabriel (Jana), Sarah Jane Miller (Matt), William Gabriel (Kim), Peter Gabriel (Francie), Kevin Harold (Jane) and Robert Harold (Liz) and her many beloved nieces, nephews, grandkids, great...

Donna Jean Forrest

Donna Jean Forrest

Dec 2, 2023

Our Beloved Mother, Donna Jean Forrest (Frederick), passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 82 surrounded by her children, Jeff, Will and Sombra.

She was born in Belcourt, North Dakota on January 14, 1941, on the Turtle Mountain Reservation to Patrice and Clara Frederick. Donna had 10 siblings; she was the second oldest. The family...

Mona Linda Riggs

Mona Linda Riggs

Nov 30, 2023

 

Mona Linda Riggs

December 1, 1939 – November 30, 2023

Mona was born to parents Louis Charles Riggs and Marthella Points Riggs. She is survived by her brother Charles Kenyon Riggs and his children Natascha Medbery (Shane) and Roderick (Chris) and their daughters Mikayla Medbery, Ashleigh Entrikin (Jordan)(sons Ryan and Greyson), Halley Riggs and Olivia Riggs.

After graduating from...

Leon John Yragui

Leon John Yragui

Nov 30, 2023

In loving memory of Leon John Yragui, who peacefully passed away on November 30th, surrounded by his family at the age of 98.

Born in Winnemucca Nevada in 1925, he was 4 years old when his mother passed away. His father, a successful Basque livestock rancher moved Leon and his 4 siblings to be raised by his grandparents and Aunts...

Willie Bernhardt

Willie Bernhardt

Nov 27, 2023

 

Willie Bernhardt, 87, of Milwaukie, Oregon passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Christ the King Church, Milwaukie, OR, with Monsignor John Cihak officiating. A livestream will be available at https://www.youtube.com/@MonsignorJohnCihak for those unable to attend in person. Rosary service will precede the mass...

David Yurchak

David Yurchak

Nov 26, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David Walter Yurchak on November 26, 2023 at the age of 72.  

 

He was a beloved brother and uncle, and a devoted son to Angeline and Nicholas Yurchak.  He was especially proud of his stellar group of nieces and nephews.

 

He was born on April 17, 1951 in...

Andrew Michael Pinkowski

Andrew Michael Pinkowski

Nov 26, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Michael Pinkowski passed away on November 26, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 89.  Andy was born on May 21, 1934 in Cicero, Illinois to Andrew Michael Pinkowski and Catherine Derengowski Pinkowski. He grew up with his two brothers, Robert (Bob) and Leonard. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School and Loyola University in Chicago...

Malcolm Patrick Fylan

Malcolm Patrick Fylan

Nov 25, 2023

 

Malcolm Patrick Fylan passed peacefully in his sleep on November 25, 2023, due to ALS.   He was born in Yakima, Washington on September 20, 1957, to Christopher and Mary Fylan.  Malcolm attended St. Paul’s Cathedral School until 4th grade when his family moved to Portland, Oregon.  He graduated in 1975 from Parkrose High School.  It was there where he...

Michael Adam Cropley

Michael Adam Cropley

Nov 12, 2023

 

Mike was born on August 15th, 1967 in Portland, Oregon.

He joined the Air Force right out of high school. During his 21 years of service and 13 deployments Mike made many lifelong friends and fond memories. He retired in 2008.

Mike met his wife Julie in 2003. They married in 2006 and bought a house in Troutdale where...

Shirley Elaine Franz

Shirley Elaine Franz

Nov 5, 2023

 

Shirley passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 5, 2023.  She died of natural causes at the age of 80.  She is survived by her two brothers, Ray & Bob and by two of her sisters, Renee & Donna.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Marie. Her sister Mary passed away this last...

Nancy A. Letourneau

Nancy A. Letourneau

Nov 4, 2023

Nancy Letourneau, 85, of Portland, Ore., died surrounded by family Nov. 4, 2023.

She was born in Providence, R.I., in 1938 to Edward and Kathryn Pezzullo, where she grew up with her older siblings Richard and Barbara. Nancy was exceptionally funny and bright and famously skipped two grades in school before she met Alfred Letourneau. They were married in 1957...

Jason Marcel Kies

Jason Marcel Kies

Nov 2, 2023

Jason Marcel Kies was born to Marcel and Patricia McNicholas Kies on March 12, 1969. He was the second of our siblings born with Down syndrome. He was also autistic. He met his challenges with the courage and grace of the innocent. He knew no other way. He learned to sign at an early age, held simple jobs, and was...