OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Martin Hans Johansen

Martin Hans Johansen

2026

Marty was an artist, sculptor, and teacher of life. He was born to John and Marjorie Johansen in Portland, Oregon. He will be missed and always in our memories. He is survived by his husband Larry, and his siblings Linda Kelley and Gary Johansen.

Samuel Andrew Lightner

Samuel Andrew Lightner

Apr 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Samuel Andrew Lightner

October 6, 1985 – April 17, 2026

Samuel Andrew Lightner, 40, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on April 17, 2026.

Sam attended kindergarten at Rice School and continued his education at Rose City Park Elementary and Gregory Heights Middle School. He was a member of the graduating class of 2004 from U.S. Grant High School and...

Lisa Ann Dare

Lisa Ann Dare

2026

Lisa Ann Dare (née Schurr), a devoted wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away on April 15, 2026, in Beaverton, Oregon, after a courageous battle with complications due to Alzheimer's disease. Born on June 17, 1959, in Alameda, California, Lisa lived a life marked by kindness, creativity, and deep compassion.

Lisa graduated from Miramonti High School in 1977 and went on...

Mark Hyman

Mark Hyman

Apr 12, 2026

Mark Jack Hyman, 83, of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his home on April 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Mark was born on September 23, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Sidney and Bertha (Carlin) Hyman. At a young age, he moved with his family to Portland, where he would spend the rest of his life. He attended Kennedy and...

Martin "Marty" Glen Wegner

Martin "Marty" Glen Wegner

Mar 24, 2026

Martin “Marty” Glen WegnerMay 1, 1953 – March 24, 2026

Martin “Marty” Glen Wegner, age 72, passed away in the early morning of March 24, 2026, surrounded by his wife and three children. His passing leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.

Marty was born on May 1, 1953, and was raised in Portland,...

Dorothy Oswald

Dorothy Oswald

Mar 17, 2026

Dorothy Alice (Sayles) Oswald was the only child of Basil and Marcella Sayles. She was born in Portland, Oregon, on August 21st, 1927, and lived her entire life in Oregon. She graduated from Girls Polytechnic High School.

Dorothy met Robert (Bob) Oswald through a friend during the war, where he was serving in the Navy. They started writing to each other...

Loie Margaret Mead

Loie Margaret Mead

Mar 15, 2026

Loie Margaret Mead passed away in March 2026 at the age of 92. She was a loving mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend to many. Born on April 10, 1933, she attended Grant High School, where she was active in school life. In 1951, she proudly represented Grant as a Rose Festival Princess before graduating later that year.

Loie’s love of teaching...

Toni Ann Merrill

Toni Ann Merrill

Mar 9, 2026

Toni Ann Merrill passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at her home in Troutdale, Oregon, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 8, 1946, in Portland, Oregon, to Anthony Fila and Betty Bennett.

Toni grew up in the Parkrose area of Portland and attended Parkrose High School, where she met Jim Merrill, who would later...

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