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Lois Kaino
1933 - 2025
Lois Ann (Driscoll) Kaino passed away on May 4, 2025 in Lake Oswego, Oregon, where she resided for the past 4 years in memory care. She was 91 years old. Prior to moving to Lake Oswego, she resided in Hammond, Oregon for over 25 years. Lois Ann Driscoll was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1933 in Portland,...
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Clinton Carter Jr.
1954 - 2025
Clinton Everrett Carter Jr, 70, finished his journey with cancer on May 13, 2025. Clint was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on December 1st, 1954 to Clinton Sr. and Wanda Carter. He was the baby of the family and was doted on by his brothers and sister. Music was an important part of family life with Clint Sr. being an...
Jack Paulson
1938 - 2025
Jack Oliver Paulson, age 86 of Chinook MT, passed away on March 8th, 2025, in his winter home of Phoenix, AZ. He is survived by Donna Oftedahl, his wife, his only child Kelly Paulson and his two grandsons James and Marc, he is with his other grandson Jacob (deceased) and his previous wife Donna Taylor (deceased)....
Gregory Backlin
1961 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Robert Backlin on April 9th, 2025. Greg was born the third of four children on November 14th, 1961, in San Francisco, California to Margaret and Robert Backlin. His father, Robert Backlin, worked for the United States Coast Guard and after a couple...
Geraldine (Gerry) Johnson
Gerry entered this world September 30, 1933 in Naselle, WA to Eino & Gertrude Pakenen. Mom grew up in Naselle, WA graduating from Naselle High School as class Valedictorian in 1951. In 1951 she met her husband to be Arnold (Arnie) Johnson when he was delivering produce to Naselle. Arnie & Gerri were wed on May 4,...
Burl Kanoho
1971 - 2025
Burl Keaoililani Kanoho of Seaside passed away on February 4th, 2025 in Portland. He was born on December 27, 1971 on the island of Kaua'i, Hawai'i. Raised in Anahola, he moved his family to Oregon in 2008 making his home in Clatsop County. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and sports earning the nickname "Da...
LaMar Efaw
1942 - 2025
LaMar Efaw passed away on March 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on December 20, 1942, the third child to Verna and Fred Efaw in Yakima, WA, LaMar joined big sister Fredene and big brother Gene, and was followed by little sister, Karin. LaMar spent his youth in Hawaii, California, and Oregon. It was in fourth...
Kathy Riva
1943 - 2025
Kathy Lee Riva "Bubbles" January 26, 1943 - March 21, 2025 Kathy Lee Riva, affectionately known as "Bubbles," passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Warrenton, Oregon. She was born on January 26, 1943, in Astoria to Victor E. Urell and Marvel A. Urell. A lifelong Astorian, Kathy graduated from Astoria High...
Robert Turk
Robert John Turk, "Bob" — sharp-witted, endlessly sarcastic, and someone who loved a good party almost as much as a poker night — cashed out in May 2025 at the age of 88. Born October 28, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, raised in Miami, Florida, Bob joined the Navy with dreams of seeing the world. Naturally,..the...
David Blodgett
1953 - 2025
David (Dave) Lee Blodgett, husband, father, grandfather (Bappa) and great grand Bappa passed away peacefully at his home in Seaside, OR on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born in Tillamook, OR on December 9, 1953 to Lee A. and Anne (Anderson) Blodgett. Dave grew up in Gresham,OR, where he attended...
Ronny Lee DeVargas
1958 - 2025
Ron DeVargas, of Astoria, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 28, 2025, after spending the day doing what he loved—working in the yard and tending to the life he had built with care. He was born on May 26, 1958, in Sun Valley, California, to Bobby and Linda DeVargas. At the age of six, Ron...
Joan Masat
Joan Ann (Homer) Masat was born in St. Johns, Oregon in October, 1935, to Englebert Homer and Frances (Poepping) Homer. In April, she passed away peacefully at her home in Portland. Joan lived 89 years, creatively and compassionately, all lived well in her home state of Oregon. She enjoyed a long art and...
Jane Johnson
2025
Jane Evelyn Johnson (Lohrke), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Portland, Oregon, after a brave battle with cancer. She was 64 years old, born Jane Lohrke on August 15, 1960, in Coos Bay, Oregon, and spent her life bringing...
Paul Bauge
1939 - 2025
Paul Erik Bauge passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home in Canby, Or surrounded by family in the early morning hours of April 22, 2025. He was 86 years old. Born January 31, 1939 in Portland, OR. He spent his early years growing up in John Day and graduated from Baker High School. He was a multi-sport...
Orvis Duane Odegard
1940 - 2025
Orvis Duane Odegard Gearhart, Oregon May 4, 1940 - April 25, 2025 Orvis passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on April 25, 2025. He was born, May 4, 1940, on his family's farm in Milnor, North Dakota, to Annie and Mathias Odegard. Growing up, Orvis attended a small country school in rural Milnor, North...
Daniel Dugan
1969 - 2025
Daniel Patrick Dugan passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as a result of health complications and sepsis. Dan had been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency in late 2024 and struggled to regain control over his health since that time. He was born September 14, 1969 and left this world too soon, at just 55 years...
William Stanley Jr. MD
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Maltas Stanley Jr. MD, who left this world on December 12th at the age of 85. William was known for his sense of humor, intelligence, and work ethic. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on May 28, 1940 in...
Dave Ladd
Dave A. Ladd November 26, 1940 - April 22, 2025 Dave Ladd, 84, of Hammond, Oregon, passed away April 22, 2025, in Astoria, Oregon. He was born November 26, 1940, in Macomb, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Ladd; his mother, Lily Heidi; and his father, Orville Ladd. Dave graduated from Warrenton...
Mitchell Fery
On March 10, 2025, Astoria lost Mitchell Fery, owner of Astoria Grooming. Mitch was a Master Dog Groomer, skilled craftsman, U.S. Army veteran, and inventor. He was 66. In 2003, Mitch received the Dr. Edward Harvey Historic Preservation Award for restoring the 1880's Victorian beauty at #837 38th Street in...
Larry Ferrell
Larry Thomas Ferrell, 81, of Mead, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025. He was born in Longview, Washington, on November 2, 1943, and later graduated from Warrenton High School. Though he lived in many places throughout his life, Larry always considered Oregon's north coast his hometown. Larry and...
Dierdre Duewel
Dierdre passed peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Washington, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 23, 1942, in Los Angeles, to Harlow Milton Church Jr. and Marian Elizabeth Gunkle, and is survived by her brother, Harlow Milton Church III. A lifelong lover of language and art, Dierdre studied French at Andrews...
Paul Johnson
1944 - 2025
Paul Fletcher Johnson Obituary Seaside May 1, 1944 - April 16, 2025 Paul Fletcher "Fletch" Johnson, 80, passed away peacefully at Neawanna By The Sea in Seaside, Oregon on Wednesday, April 16th. Born in Astoria on May 1, 1944, he is the son of the late Robert William Johnson and Edith Ingeborg (Larson)...
James Lincoln
James Lincoln passed away on March 28th, 2025 at home with his wife by his side. James enjoyed watching action movies, putting model cars together, and sitting on his porch on Rod Run weekend, watching the old cars go by. Preceded in death by his son, Jeremy, and two sisters; Alice and Betty. He is survived by...
Mrs. Roseanne Rogers
1950 - 2025
Roseanne (Wirkkala) Rogers passed away on Jan. 31, 2025 in Vancouver, WA from complications of dementia and heart disease. She was 74 years old. Roseanne was born in Ilwaco, WA, to Fred and Helmie (Hoikka) Wirkkala on Aug. 26, 1950 and is survived by her husband Tim, her daughter Marcy, her 4 grandchildren and her...
