Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Viola Mable (Syvertson) Medd
Feb 14, 2022
Viola Medd passed away on February 14, 2022. Viola was born in rural Valley City, North Dakota on October 25, 1919. She was the sixth child of the late Anthony and Lena (Larson) Syvertson. Viola attended Skandia Dist. 40 Elementary School, and Hastings and Valley City High Schools. After high school she attended Valley City State University and taught...
Arlene Emma Smith
Feb 11, 2022
“Our life evokes our character and you find out more about yourself as you go on.”
- said by Joseph Campbell, quoted by Arlene Smith in her book, Social Security - a Novel For Our Time
The world has one less ‘character’ since losing Arlene Emma Smith, on February 11,...
Shirley Jeanne Hanna
Feb 6, 2022
Our beloved mom was called up by the good lord on February 6th, 2022. A family graveside service will be held on Monday, February 14th with a memorial Celebration of Life to follow in April.
Throughout her life she touched all with warmth, love, and welcome, a truly giving person that made everyone feel...
Catherine Pangares
Jan 23, 2022
Catherine Alexandra Pangares passed away peacefully January 23, 2022. She was born February 11, 1934 in Vancouver, Washington , the daughter of Christos and Christina George, and sister to older brother Jim. She graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 1952, and was active in Student Government. She had a cashmere sweater in every color, an early sign of...
Tosis "Tosh" Belesiotis
Jan 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and pappou Tosis Belesiotis at the age of 93. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Nestani, Tripolis, Greece to Dimitris and Eleni Belesiotis. He was the fourth child to be born out of a loving family of eight. During his youth in...
Niko Andronikos
Jan 19, 2022
Nikos Athan Andronikos was the youngest of 8 children and was known for his quick smile, good humor and love of people. His greatest joy was meeting someone new. To him a new person was a friend he hadn’t met yet. He is survived by his wife Alexandra, children Vickie, Paul and Travis, daughters-in-law Robin and Brenda, grandchildren Jake,...
William Anthony Pettas
Jan 17, 2022
William Anthony “Bill” Pettas passed away peacefully on the evening of January 17, 2022 at Legacy Salmon Creek, surrounded by family, after a long battle with dementia. He was born in 1935 in Buffalo, New York, to Anthony Pettas, an immigrant from the Greek island of Zakynthos, and his wife, Myrtle Pettas, who grew up in eastern Kentucky.
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Steven Douglas Danaher
Jan 15, 2022
Steven Danaher, born November 3rd, 1945 to Edward Michael Danaher and Virginia Samuelson Danaher, died suddenly at his NE Portland Home on January 15th, 2022, with his wife Lana by his side. HIs loss is mourned by Lana Danaher, his wife of 49 years, his daughters, Daviree and Stacy, four adult grandchildren and one great-grandson, along with scores of...
Joyce Elaine Butts
Jan 8, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Joyce Elaine Butts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Amyko Yasui
Jan 4, 2022
Amy passed away early in the morning of Jan 4, 2022 due to breathing issues after a long bout with dementia.
Amy was born on August 21, 1923 as Emiko Nigo in Wauna, Oregon. Her father was Takeshi Nigo, her mother was Yoshiko Nigo Nigo, and she had a brother Junichi who was 3 years younger. Her...
Ronald James Varitz
2022
Ronald "Ron" James Varitz August 2, 1929 - July 22, 2022
Ronald J. Varitz passed away July 22, 2022 at a care center in Beaverton, Oregon, at age 92. Ron was born in Portland to Robert & Mary (Pfau) Varitz on August 2, 1929. He grew up...
Beatrice Watson
2022
Beatrice Watson passed away at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2022, surrounded by family.
Bea was born to Elmer and Ethel Chapin in Prineville, OR and was a member of the Little Shell Tribe of the Chippewa Indians.
Bea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Schnabel, four sisters, daughter Barbara Turner...
Vallance L. Johnson
2022
Vallance Johnson began his journey on this earth December 7, 1959. Although he was born during the beginning of winter, there was nothing cold about this warm and loving man who brought joy to everyone that knew him. His departure came early spring on March 29, 2022 which was fitting as one season flows into the next....
Henry Arthur Steele
Dec 25, 2021
A viewing for Henry will be held on Monday, January 24th at Rose City Cemetery & Funeral home from 12:00PM until 2:00pm with a burial to follow.
Annie Mae Hargrove
Dec 20, 2021
Annie Mae ("Auntie Ann") was born on August 23, 1933, in Selma, Alabama to the late Samuel and Lucy Dunham West. She accepted Christ at a very early age and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. Annie and family moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she attended Hudson Grade School and Carver High School.
In the late...
Dallas Jeffrey Byles
Dec 18, 2021
Dallas J. Byles, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 18th, 2021. Born on August 20th, 1995 in Clackamas, Oregon to parents Angela Swonger and Anthony Byles. Dallas grew up primarily in Portland, Oregon. There he attended elementary school and middle school while graduating from St. Helens High School.
Following high school graduation, Dallas worked in various...
Bruce Wayne Lowe
Dec 11, 2021
Bruce W. Lowe, aged 65 of Portland OR, passed away on December 11th 2021 with loved ones by his side. Bruce was born and lived his whole life in Portland OR. He attended David Douglas High School and graduated in 1974, he then entered the US Marine Corp. where he traveled the world on the USS Nimitz. He left...
Walter Neel Simpson
Nov 23, 2021
Walter Neel Simpson
February 2, 1943 – November 23, 2021
Walter was born in Renton, Washington, the second of five children of Neel and Rita Simpson.
In 1955, when he was twelve years old, his family moved to Roseburg, Oregon. He attended...
Belete Alemayehu
Nov 20, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Belete Alemayehu. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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