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Verna Holm (Penttila)Verna Adele Holm (Penttila)
1930 - 2026
Verna Adele Holm, a lifelong resident of Naselle, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old. Born to Waino and Sigrid Penttila, Verna was the youngest of five siblings—Eldred, Eldon, Joseph, and Rose. She spent nearly her entire life on...
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Judith ParkeJudith Ellen Parke
1947 - 2025
Judi Parke of Astoria passed away at Clatsop Retirement village. She was 78. She was born in Eugene OR the daughter of William and Ellen Barr. She graduated from Willamette high school. She worked at various places and migrated to Astoria where she settled. She worked in the forestry department where she met Tom...
Rita MarksRita Marks
Rita Joy Marks, 95, of Svensen, Oregon, passed away at home on December 23, 2025. Rita was born on September 19, 1930 to Arnold and Louise Alberts near Dodge, Minnesota. In 1945, her family moved to the Springfield, Oregon area, where she graduated from Springfield High School and later from Open Bible Standard...
Richard VetricekRichard Vetricek
Richard Thomas Vetricek of Warrenton, Oregon, passed away in Portland, Oregon, on December 27th, 2025. He was born on April 25th, 1938, in Santa Rosa, California, to Joseph and Louise Morvak-Vetricek, along with his twin sister, Marion. He grew up in Guerneville, California. After graduating from Analy High School...
Teri KertsonTeri Jo Kertson
Teri Jo Kertson, of Seattle, Washington, died unexpectedly on December 19th, leaving a huge hole in the lives of all who loved her. She was born on August 28, 1947, in Salem, Oregon, to Inez and George Kertson, and grew up in Everett and Long Beach, Washington. Teri graduated from Ilwaco High School in 1965 and...
Kristen Scholfield-SweetKristen Scholfield-Sweet
1948 - 2025
Kristen Scholfield-Sweet, PhD, 76, passed away on December 13, 2025, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 4, 1948, in Seaside, Oregon, to Vernon and LaDean (Sweet) Cook, Kristen was raised in the coastal community and graduated from Seaside High School in 1966. A lifelong scholar and educator,...
Steven Kenneth "Steve" WhitingSteven Kenneth "Steve" Whiting
Steven Kenneth "Steve" Whiting, 56, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Ocean Park, Washington. Born on February 14, 1969, in Portland, Oregon, Steve lived a life marked by creativity, resilience, and a deep love for both people and animals. Steve spent his early years in the Portland and Gresham area. Though he...
Anna Louise (Gaston) BlairAnna Louise (Gaston) Blair
Anna Louise (Gaston) Blair, 89, left this world on November 23, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. She was a beloved spouse of George A. Blair (passed in 1984) and an engaged and loving mother to George A. Blair Jr, and Robert L. Blair. She will be remembered with her positive and optimistic spirit, energy, outlook, and her...
James PhillipsJames Michael Phillips
James "Mike" Phillips, who passed away on November 23, 2025, was born on June 10, 1947, in Astoria, Oregon, to Jim and Lorene Phillips. He grew up in Astoria and graduated from Astoria High School in 1965. Mike married Aini Mattila on March 21, 1970. She preceded him in death on June 19, 2002. He proudly served in...
Elva AuestadElva Auestad
Elva Laurie Auestad, daughter of Adolph and Alma (Peterson) Grothe, was born July 5, 1929, at Badger, Minnesota. Elva passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord on December 3,2025. Elva attended Badger High School and graduated in 1947. She was married to Emanuel Seidel of Badger on July 6, 1963. They...
Janet Lee HermanJanet Lee Herman
1951 - 2025
Janet Lee Herman, 74, of Long Beach went peacefully to be with her loving husband in Heaven on Dec. 1st 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Born Oct. 15, 1951 in Bakersfield, California to Glen and Alberta Schuyler, where she attended South High and made her lifelong friend Judy. At 16 years old...
Douglas HoaglandDouglas Leon Hoagland
1958 - 2025
Douglas Leon Hoagland, 67, of Astoria, Oregon, passed away on December 5, 2025, following a swift progression of Alzheimer's disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Doug was born on October 11, 1958, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Betty J. Blankenship and Leon C. Chromie. His mother later married Ronald R. Hoagland,...
Vincent EngbretsonVincent Edward Engbretson
1959 - 2025
Vincent Edward Engbretson, 66, Commercial Fisherman, passed away peacefully at his home December 4, 2025, surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and cancer. Never one to complain and always meeting life with quiet strength, Vinny remained positive through it all. Born on...
Kari GauthierKari Lee Gauthier
1963 - 2025
Kari Lee Perkins-Gauthier, 62, of Astoria, Oregon, passed away peacefully. on November 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Born in Gresham, Oregon, and raised in Astoria, Kari graduated from Astoria High School and built a rich, love-filled life surrounded by the people and places...
