Obituaries

Patrick passed away peacefully at OHSU Hospital due to complications from diabetes. He graduated from Parkrose High School and went on to attend Oregon State University. He graduated with the class of 1996, and was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, forming lifelong friendships and memories.
Patrick was...

In loving memory of Lawrence (Larry) William Bates Lawrence, went home to be with the Lord on the 12th of November of 2025, at age 82 in Vancouver, Washington. Lawrence was born on the 22nd of November 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa, to Roy Bates and Florence Bates. Lawrence served in the US Navy as an engineman from the...

Darcy Lee Carr passed away peacefully at the age of 67, after her courageous battle with cancer.
Born Darcy Lee Tsuchiyama in Los Angeles, California, raised in Monterey Park where she graduated from Garfield High School. She went on to earn a degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State LA.
She met her future...

Alberta Ann Colburn Levy, 97, formerly of Astoria, OR, quietly passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Oklahoma City, OK where she has lived the last 3 years.
She was born on April 24, 1928, in LaPorte, IN to Homer and Irma Colburn. She was raised in LaPorte, with 7 siblings who have proceeded...

Glenn "Roger" Dorband, of Astoria, passed away in his sleep on October 5, 2025. He was 81 years old.
Roger was born to Alice Genora-Dorband and Elmer Frederick Dorband on May 26, 1944 in Brookfield, Illinois. Soon afterwards, the family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon where Roger lived until adulthood. He spent much...

Melody Gay Shepherd-Hodgdon
was born on October 5, 1945, in
Afton, Wyoming, to Minnie and
Eugene Shepherd. She graduated
from Hermiston High School,
attended Eastern Oregon College,
and later earned her degree in
teaching from Linfield College.
Melody and her husband, Martin,
owned and operated the...

Steven Paul Buffam left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, undoubtedly greeted with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Born on February 4, 1954, in Portland, Oregon, to Patricia and David Buffam Sr., Steve was the second of four children. He graduated from Newberg...

Don Wade Jester, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away October 23, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with a rare form of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. His strength, determination, and unwavering spirit inspired everyone who knew him.
Don was born on January 9, 1949, to Thado and Marie...

Marvin Samuel Jones, 75, of Rainier, Oregon, passed away at home on October 19, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1950, in Astoria, Oregon.
Marvin grew up in the Napa area, and later attended high school in Astoria. He developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. He was happiest near the coast — a true "coasty"...

Fred Carter passed away on October 16, 2025, peacefully at home in Ocean Park, WA at age 78. Fred was born in Emporia, KS to Donald Harrison Carter and Edna Mae Brewer Carter. While he was young, his family moved to Denver, CO, where Fred and his siblings grew up. After high school, he joined the Air Force and ended...

Douglas Gerald Sauvageau was born August 10, 1955 to Gerald and Rita Sauvageau in Stillwater, Minnesota and died September 10, 2025 in Warrenton, Oregon.

Doug attended schools in Portland, Oregon, graduating from James Madison High School in 1973. In 1977, he joined the Air National Guard at the Portland Air Base,...

Genevieve Jeanette Delanoy "Gennie" passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 22, 2025. Gennie was born to Fannie Mae Jobe and Frederick E. Gerrard on May 4, 1936 in Winchester, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her husband John R Delanoy; three daughters, Roberta Ellis, Linda...

Frank Dayton Stuart, 89, peacefully entered heaven's glory on October 14, 2025, at Neawanna By The Sea assisted living in Seaside, Oregon.

Frank was born on May 12th, 1936, in Spokane, Washington to Frank and Florence Stuart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonny, and is survived by his three children, Robin...

Janette Johnson, of Gearhart, died at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Gearhart. Mrs. Johnson was born August 10, 1943 in Oakland, California, to Roy and Vivian Peterson. The family moved to Portland when she was a teenager. She graduated from Grant high School.

Janette met Ronald E....

Astoria-Sam passed on August 30 at home with his wife Judith "Ann" Dunkin and support from Hospice. Sam is survived by his wife; his two children, Brad Dunkin and Dr. Jess Hamlet; his brother, Carter and his wife Cathy Dunkin; and cousin, Sally Dunkin. Sam is also survived by a league of caring brother-in-laws,...

Henry "Hank" Willener passed away on October 1st, 2025 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 83, surrounded with love from his two kids Sally Willener and Curt Willener.
Hank was born February 24th, 1942 in Clatsop County, Oregon to parents Henry Chris Willener and Dorothy Margaret Willener (maiden Johnson). He grew up...

Bob was born at St. Mary's hospital in Astoria to Fred and Sylvia Parhaniemi. He joined his brothers Frederick, Dick and Rudolph (Rudy) at their home in Little Walluski.
He attended the one room school in Walluski through 7th grade and then went to Lewis and Clark school for the 8th grade. He graduated from Astoria...

Robert E. Andrew, lovingly known as "Bob," passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by family and friends.
Born March 10, 1950, in Vancouver, Washington, Bob was the youngest son of Edward and Doris Andrew. He grew up in Clark County, where he spent his early years riding horses,...

Mary DeLong passed away on August 25th of natural causes. She spent much of her childhood in Tualatin, Oregon, when it was just a small town. Her family moved to southeast Portland in the mid-sixties. After graduating from Cleveland High School in 1969, Mary attended Mt. Hood Community College and Portland State...

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Moss, age 77, of Salem, Oregon. Linda passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Boone Ridge Retirement Home.

Born on March 3, 1948, in Salem, Oregon, Linda was the daughter of Alvin Monroe Leach and Ruby Theresa Tays. She grew up in...

Sandra Lee Rieck, 83, passed away peacefully at home August 10, 2025. She was born June 16, 1942 in Roseburg, Oregon to Claude and Helen Northcraft.
Sandy graduated from Astoria high school in 1960. She met Kenneth Rieck when he was stationed at Tongue Point in the Navy. They were married in Carson City, Nevada on...

Keith Theodore Ranta was born in Astoria, OR on March 4, 1948, to Ted and Alice Lein Ranta. He passed away in Astoria on September 13, 2025, at age 77. Keith started school at Fern Hill grade school and graduated from Astoria High. He worked at AMCO shipyard and Bumble Bee Shipyard, later joining the Bumble Bee...

James Edward (Jim) Dickson passed away on September 9th, 2025 in Astoria, Oregon, after a long and adventurous life of 87 years. He loved the outdoors and animals, his friends and most of all his family. Although he traveled the world, his heart was in the woods, or on the water with a fishing pole in his hands.
Jim...

Mary Kathryn Adams, age 65, of Knappa, Oregon, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Mary will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, caring nature, and wonderful artistic abilities. She is preceded in death by her father, Michael, mother Donna, and...

Lundy William Hurley (Bill) age 74, of Long Beach, WA passed peacefully in his home on September 2nd, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

Bill was born on Aug. 6, 1951, in Olympia, WA to Lundy and Dorothea Hurley where he spent his early years. In April of 1994 he married his wife, Patricia. Bill worked at...

James Edward "Jim" Lee, 89, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Ocean Park, Washington.

Born on July 21, 1936, in Portland, Oregon to Walter R. Lee and Maxine Elclepp, Jim graduated from Gresham High School in 1954. Jim had a successful career in the grocery industry, concluding as a sales representative,...

Rick Sharp Howard of Kailua Kona, HI, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and many cherished kitties. Rick lived life on his own terms, guided by his faith as a devoted Jehovah's Witness, his love of family, and his passion for music and craftsmanship.

Rick grew up...

William Joseph Hankel (Bill), 78, of Cascade Locks, OR, passed away on Monday September 1st, from a traumatic brain injury.
Bill was born February 19th, 1947 in Astoria, OR, the son of LTC Halland William Hankel and Evelyn Genevieve Leahy Hankel.
After graduating from Star of the Sea in 1964, he went on to Oregon...

Sol Victor Gino Armer, 62, passed away in Long Beach, WA. He was born in Coral Gables/Miami, Florida on December 4, 1962, the son of James Armer and Camille Armer (nee Carangi). The family moved to Washington in 1967, and resided in Bellevue. Sol attended Cherry Crest Elementary, Hyak Junior High, and Interlake High...

Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, partner and loyal friend, Carolyn died peacefully in Hammond, Oregon within mere feet of the vast Columbia River.

Daughter of Paul Henning Willis and Elizabeth Sullivan Willis, she was born in Chicago and raised in California. She attended Smith College and graduated Phi...

Dorothy Louise Rich, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on October 24, 1936, Dorothy lived a life marked by resilience, curiosity, and dedication. She pursued her education in computer systems, mastering DOS at a time when technology was just...

January 15, 1956 - August 7, 2025. Debbie Andrews, 69, of Seaside, Oregon, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born on January 15, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, Debbie was the beloved daughter of LaVonne "Bonnie" and Warren Bortz. She lived a life marked by quiet strength,...

Jim Broyles , 77, of Gearhart, Oregon passed away August 10, 2025. Born on January 26, 1948 to Chester and Virginia Broyles in La Grande, Oregon. Graduated from La Grande High School in 1966 and from Portland State University in 1970.
He and Penny Sanderson married in 1969 and moved to Portland, Oregon. Joined...

Barbara Ann Cunningham English Hawkins, 91, passed away in Warrenton, OR on August 12, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 08, 1934, to Clarence and Leona Eggars Cunningham. Her father was from Northern New Mexico, her mother from Southern Colorado. Clarence worked in the lumber mill industry, a grader,...

Jane Ilene Luoma was born in Astoria, OR, on June 3, 1951 to Christina N. Meyer and Laverne H.W. Meyer. The family lived in what is now Lincoln City until Jane was 6. They then moved to Seaside. The summer after first grade, she was Dahlia queen and enjoyed being in several parades. Jane was one of a handful of...

Barbara Ann Cunningham English Hawkins, 91, passed away in Warrenton, OR on August 12, 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 08, 1934, to Clarence and Leona Eggars Cunningham. Her father was from Northern New Mexico, her mother from Southern Colorado. Clarence worked in the lumber mill industry, a grader,...

Douglas William Wood of Cannon Beach, Oregon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Doug leaves behind a legacy of devotion to his family and service to his community.
Born on July 24, 1938, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, to William G.D. and...

Laura Lee Conklin, lovingly known as "Lolly", lived a big and beautiful life. Laura's parents were Jean Elaine Beatley and Carl Leland Beatley and she was born on April 26, 1953 in Los Angeles County, California. Despite spending most of her life in Oregon, she always thought of herself as a California girl. Laura...

Tim Wiggins passed away this april and we are all deeply saddened to lose such a happy and bright smile in our lives, whether or not you knew him from his time at Jack's country store or Oman and son's I can bet you knew Tim to be a wonderfully kind man. He had a perfect ear for listening a great shoulder to lean on...

Molly Louise Ficken Brown passed away at the age of 72 in her hometown of Astoria, Oregon. She was born to John and Angie Ficken on August 24th, 1952. She had a large family, siblings are: Sterling Ficken, Mindy Sloper, Tracy Gray and Jack Ficken.
Molly was a dedicated 4H & FFA member growing up, her favorite animal...

Joe Dotson, 80, passed away at his residence in Seaside surrounded by his family on August 01, 2025.

Joe was born February 07, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Martha and Joseph Dotson. Joe and Verna Jones were married in 1964.

Joe joined the US Navy and served in Viet Nam aboard the USS Galveston. After his...

Jacquelene Jean Bodway, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at Hood River Acute Care Center in Hood River, Oregon. She was 91 years old.
Jacquelene was born on April 29, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Fred and Myrtle Boelter. She...

Jean Marie Wilson, 101, passed away at her residence in Astoria on July 29, 2025.
Jean was born on June 20, 1924 in Coquille, OR to parents Lester and Gladys Clinton. She and Donald G. Wilson were married in 1942. Jean worked as a legal secretary and spent a lot time volunteering at the Bob Chisholm Community...

We are heartbroken to announce Kevin's passing in Mexico from injuries from a car crash. His last few weeks prior had been especially memorable and joyous having attended a grand niece's wedding and spending time with his close friends in Mexico. His family simply can't express how much we appreciate the incredible...

George R. Gana passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, after 92 years of enjoying in life to
the fullest. He died of congestive heart failure and asbestosis-induced lung impairment at his
Seaview home with his wife, Rachel, at his side. In declining health for several years, George
was a good patient, working...

Willard Nyberg passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 24 at the Clatsop Care Assisted Living facility.
He was born on October 15, 1938 in Steele, North Dakota, to Emil and Hilda Nyberg. He moved to Astoria with his family when he was 2.
He married Charolette Hammonds on May 14, 1960.
He was an Army Reservist,...

Robert "Bob" Reed McEwan passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in Seaside, Oregon, at the age of 102.
Born on November 12, 1922, in Portland, Oregon, Bob was the beloved son of Jeanette Mathilda Brandberg McEwan and Robert Lawrence McEwan. He was raised in Portland alongside his sister, Patricia McEwan Wilson, by...

April 1933 - July 2025
Ronald Daniel Danen, was born in Mankato, Minnesota, to Edmund Hultengren and Eunice Wilkes. He was one of six children.
At the age of 16 Ron joined the U.S. Army and eventually was sent to Korea to fight during the
Korean war. While there he developed a deep respect for the Korean people. The...

Lois Cameron, age 94, passed away quietly in her sleep on July 14th, 2025 in her apartment at Clatsop Retirement Village in Astoria, OR.


Born in Colville, Washington, she was one of five children born to Robert Day and Martha Patton Day. She graduated from Wapato High School in 1948 where she met her future...

Janice Ferguson, a kind-hearted, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Her life was a shining example of strength, warmth, and devotion to those she loved. She touched countless lives with her gentle spirit, unwavering support, and quiet grace.
Born and raised in...

Nancy Lorraine Beelar Backanen (Grama Blue) passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at her home in Astoria, Oregon, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was 81 years old. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend. As we mourn the loss of her presence,...

Our father grew his wings and soared into Heaven. Dad enjoyed his home in Long Beach, WA where he and his wife Carol attended Peninsula Baptist Church. Dad served in the USCG. He lived a life filled with the love of family and friends. His greatest accomplishment is all his children, grandchildren and...

Pamela Sue Hawkins, 68, went to be with our Lord and savior on Thursday, June 5,2025.
Pam was born on February 3, 1957 in Astoria, Oregon. She was the second of four children of John and Lavonne Eastland. Pam was a devoted fisherman wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma.
She graduated from Astoria High School...

Susan Rae Shields, known lovingly as Sue, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on August 13, 1930, to Olin and Eloise Wallace on their homestead near White Salmon, Washington. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Portland, where she later graduated from Jefferson High...

Marjorie Ann Boettcher ('nee Donovan) of Knappa, Oregon, died peacefully in the early hours of June 26, 2025. She will be greatly missed.
Marjorie was born February 1, 1938, in Warrenton, OR, to James and Mertie ('nee Graham) Donovan. The youngest of the family, she was welcomed into the world by her nine older...

Elaine Kay Mart, 68, passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Elaine was born on September 11, 1956, to John and Louise Hendrickson and was the youngest of four sisters. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy came from caring for the people she...

Robert "Bob" Frank Lamendola was born in Perth Amboy, NJ in 1947. He later moved with his mother, Elizabeth, to Seaside, Oregon where he graduated from Seaside High School, class of '65. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy and just before departing on his first tour, he met the love of his life, Sharon. They were happily...

Patricia McDonald passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on June 14, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, to Frances and William Palmer. She graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to pursue studies at the University of Oregon and OHSU, ultimately earning her Bachelor of Science in...

Kenneth Charles Rieck, 86 passed away at home on May 24, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1937, at home in Spalding, Nebraska. At 11 years old, his family moved to Carmichael, California. He spent 4 years in the Navy, where he met his wife Sandy of almost 65 years. They settled on a farm in Olney, Oregon where they...