Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Dorothy Raye Carter
2026
Dorothy Raye Carter, a beloved figure in her community and an exceptional caregiver, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. Born on March 30, 1934, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dorothy lived a vibrant life dedicated to serving others and uplifting those around her.
Dorothy pursued her passion for nursing, completing her education at Portland Community College and subsequently embarking on...
Carol Jeanne Cook
Jan 21, 2026
Carol "Carie" Cook passed away quietly on a wintery Wednesday morning at the age of 67. Carie was a gentle soul and proud Portlander who appreciated the diversity and uniqueness of her River City. She believed in Jesus, justice, conservation and kindness to all living things.
Carie found beauty in the abstract as reflected in her photography and art, utilizing shadow,...
Hisayoshi Muramatsu
2026
Hisayoshi Muramatsu, age 73, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 16, 2026.
He was born in Arari, Japan, to Tsugi and Shigeru Muramatsu on September 23rd 1952. He spent his first three decades in Japan before making regular visits to his extended family in the states and eventually moving and starting a family in Oregon.
Hisayoshi was...
Leilauni Lea Hauck
Jan 14, 2026
Leilauni Lea Hauck, a kind-hearted and devoted individual, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on October 21, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, Leilauni was the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Alene Powell. Her early years were spent in Portland, where she embraced her vibrant community and formed lasting friendships.
Leilauni graduated from Roosevelt High School in...
Vanessa Royal Hampton
2026
Vanessa D. Royal (Hampton), affectionately known as Deb, was born on December 1, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska, the sixth child of Jeanettia Steen and Wallace Murrell. She spent her early years in Omaha before marrying the late United States Army veteran Samuel D. Hampton in 1975 in Petersburg, Virginia. From that union, one son was born, Victor L. Hampton.
Deb later...
Brian Christopher MacWilliams
Jan 12, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian Christopher MacWilliams, who left this world on January 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Brian was born on March 25, 1951, in Philadelphia, but lived most of his life in Portland, OR. He led a life imbued with love, kindness, and a quiet resilience that touched the lives of many.
Brian...
George Steve Zadan
2026
George Steve Zadan, a man whose warmth and kindness resonated within the hearts of all who knew him, departed this world on January 7, 2026, in Oregon City, Oregon. Born on June 13, 1954, in Portland, Oregon, George was a true son of the Pacific Northwest, his roots deeply entwined with the vibrant community he cherished throughout his life.
A dedicated...
Margaret Bennett
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret Bennett passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Wisconsin in 1932, and relocated to Portland later in life.
Margaret devoted 30 years of her professional life to Jantzen Knitting Mills as a seamstress. In addition to her career, Margaret was a passionate volunteer for the Portland Parks Senior Recreation Centers, where she...
John Phillip Toso
Dec 22, 2025
John Phillip Toso, an entrepreneur who founded Sappo Hill Soapworks, a natural soap company whose products have been manufactured and sold nationally for more than five decades, died on December 22, 2025. He was 84.
John was known for his wide-ranging curiosity and a persistence that led him to explore his interests in depth. More than 50 years ago,...
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