Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Oct 27, 2021

Our angel Penelope (Penny) Lynnette DuBois-Phillips came to earth on July 30th 1975. She returned to heaven on October 27th 2021. Penny went to join the other angels that are no longer with us. Her father, Thomas J. DuBois, Grandfather Lloyd LeClair, Grandmother Odessa McDonald, Mother-In-Law Lemurel Foster, Nephew Christopher Marcell, Niece Johnya Marcell, and all the other angels...

Oct 27, 2021

Ronald A. Carver, 81, passed away from a heart attack on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. He had no known heart issues.

Ron was born in Portland, Oregon on December 21, 1939, the only child of Clarence and Helen Carver. His father passed away from cancer at the age of 55 on May 19, 1956;...

Oct 27, 2021

Herbert Dail Richard Sr. of Portland, Oregon, passed away on October 27, 2021. Herbert was born on June 2, 1939 to Mary and Sam Richard in Eros, Louisiana. After Herbert graduated from David Douglas High School in 1958, he worked as a welder and at the airport before going on to work at Tri-Met for 25 years. Herbert met...

Oct 27, 2021

John (Chuck) Davidshofer, 69 of Portland, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Chuck was born on June 16, 1952, in Dubuque, Iowa. He was the eldest son of Charles and Velma (Maas) Davidshofer. Chuck graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1970 and subsequently graduated from Western Iowa Tech as a band instrument repairman.

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Oct 16, 2021

Joyce passed peacefully in her home on October 16th, 2021. Joyce was a homemaker and was a long time member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. She also volunteered for over 40 years at Emanuel Hospital. Joyce enjoyed knitting, her yard, plants, music and everyone she met. Joyce was married over 60 years to Tom Panage. They had two children Susan...

Oct 12, 2021

David Hart Russell was born in Portland Oregon on 12/27/1939.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Donna Pearson Russell, his three children; Brian (Se-ryong), Jeff (Imelda), and Mark (renee). Six grandchildren; Raellyne (Mike), Lauren, Hannah, Madeline, Kai and Chase. One Great-granddaughter Legacy, and faithful pup Cisco. Sister Nancy Simpson (Rick), Brother-in-law, Greg Pearson, nephew...

Oct 7, 2021

Sotere (Sam) Constantine Notos February 29, 1936-October 7, 2021 Sam passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021. He was born in Portland, Oregon, the youngest of four siblings and the son of Greek immigrants, William Nicholas Notos and Paraskevi (Pikio) Notos. Sam was vibrant, energetic, and full of life. He was a devoted and loving husband, father,...

Oct 4, 2021

Colleen Cecelia Gilbert

July 14th, 1935 – October 4th, 2021

Colleen Cecelia Gilbert was born on July 14th, 1935 in Belle Plaine Minnesota.  She was the oldest of 9 children.  Colleen’s family moved to Vanport, Oregon to work in the shipyards during WWII.  She, along with her family survived the Vanport flood of 1948.  Her...

Sep 29, 2021

Demetra “Dee” (YiaYia) Contakos was born October 27, 1939 to George and Mary Kramedas in Wilmington, Delaware. She passed peacefully September 29, 2021 with her daughters Rene and Stacy by her side after battling several health challenges over the past three years. Dee attended PS DuPont High School in Wilmington and completed a degree in teaching from the University...

Sep 10, 2021

On July 19, 1980, Ruth Whitlow and Roney Hale celebrated a true gift from God they knew would make their world a better place. Her name was Kaamylia Ann Hale. Kaamylia affectionately known as Cutty, Kay, and Kam; was the sister to DePrince Hale, Roney Hale, and Latifah Whitlow. Kaamylia was as a dedicated employee of Kaiser Permanente working...

Sep 9, 2021

Kristy Colleen Lunning Kalali Thompson was born on March 27th, 1955, in Bagley, Minnesota to Harvey & Darlene Lunning. She died on September 9th, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. Kristy was the second born daughter of the Lunnings. Raised in Milwaukie, Oregon, Kristy attended Ardenwald Elementary School, Milwaukie Junior High & Milwaukie High School. She loved choir & was always...

Sep 2, 2021

James E. Krieger passed away September 2, 2021 in Portland, Oregon of heart failure. Jim was born October 11, 1936 in Helena, Montana to Samuel C. and Katherine B. Krieger. Following Jim came siblings Arthur and Eileen. As young children, they loved to play on Moccasin Flats with their cousins, the Lakes. They often spent time at the family...

Sep 1, 2021

Donald W Aspros was born in Portland, Oregon on March 11, 1932 the son of Georgia and William Aspros.  He was raised by Georgia and step father James Karussos.  He graduated from Washington High school in Portland Oregon and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon.

Don served in the US Navy, followed by...

Sep 1, 2021

Mary Louise (Mary Lou, sometimes she was called Cookie by the neighbor kids) Christenson Bachofner was born on October 17, 1944 in Portland Oregon. She was 76 yrs old. She passed with age related complaints. Mary Lou was raised in the Parkrose area, attended St. Marys & Parkrose high schools. Mary Lou married John Bachofner, they had two daughters,...

Aug 27, 2021

Early life:

Shawndrae Deon Norwood was born December 1st 1994 to Shawn Norwood and Angela Turner Andrews. Shawndrae had a lot of hurdles to cross as a young boy. It was discovered early on that he had rickets which impeded his ability to walk. From his very first PT and OT appointments Shawndrae ran the show.. He...

Aug 25, 2021

Jess K Toda passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 surrounded by family.  Jess is survived by his 3 children Janice, Rick and Nancy and 5 grand children, Nick, Matt, Mark, Jessica and Jamie.  Jess was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kumiko in 2017. Jess lived a full life, being born in the Dalles, Oregon.  His mother...

Aug 8, 2021

Alberta Minnie Lee DeHaven was peacefully called to rest Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1931 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was one of three children born to the late James C. Fuller and Minnie Covington Hall Fuller. Alberta was the youngest of the three, which included Josie and James, Jr. She married the late Arthur...

Aug 7, 2021

Lourdes “Lou” Maria Rother (b. 4/10/1944, d. 8/6/2021) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.  She enjoyed raising her family, creating festive crafts, hosting gatherings, traveling with her husband and reading many great books.  She was born in Key West, and grew up in her family home in Miami.  After graduating from high school, Lou...

Aug 6, 2021

David Lee Goodson, born June 26, 1936, passed peacefully on August 6, 2021, at Ana Dobra's Care Home, in Portland, Oregon.  He was 85. He was one of five siblings, spending his youth, first, in Victorville, California, and later, in Northern Illinois.  He graduated from Crystal Lake, Illinois High School in 1954. While attending Moody Bible Institute in Chicago,...

Aug 6, 2021

Alice Turowski (b. 3/3/1928, d. 8/6/2021) was an adventurer, teacher, gardener, runner, sister, daughter, cousin, and friend. She was born and raised on the corner- of N. Missouri & Beech, residing in her family home with . the original hardwood floors her father laid down almost a century ago. Her magnificent garden boasted tulips she mailed to her mother...