Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

2024

Margaret (Lazarus) Francis passed away on January 5, 2024, just shy of her 68 th birthday. She was born in Maastricht, The Netherlands and was the 7 th of 10 Children. When Margaret was 2 years old, the family immigrated to the United States, settling in Oregon. Margaret is survived by her siblings Ellie, Tony, Frances, Al, Jeff &...

Jan 1, 2024

Kondelia (Connie) Vafides, age 92 of St. Helens, Oregon, formerly of Portland, Oregon passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, in Portland, Oregon.

A loving mother and homemaker, Connie was a remarkable baker and cook.  She enjoyed trying new recipes for her friends and family.  Throughout the years,...

Dec 29, 2023

Sylvia Killman, age 98, passed away on December 29, 2023, after a long illness at home.

Sylvia was born on September 18,1925 in Portland, Oregon to John A. Killman and Anna Marie (Johnig) Killman. She is predeceased by her brother John L. Killman, sister Betty Jean (Killman) Wozencraft and sister Rose (Killman) Davis, and survived by her...

Dec 26, 2023

LaGrand Grant, 68, of Greensboro, Alabama, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Portland, Oregon. She was born on April 22, 1955, in Greensboro, Alabama. LaGrand was a loving and family-oriented person who cherished spending time with her friends and loved ones. She had a passion for traveling, good food, cooking, music, and dancing. Despite her quiet and shy...

Dec 26, 2023

Haddas Aregai's spirit graced this world in Asmara, Eritrea, on October 5th, 1952. As the eldest of seven siblings, she devoted her life to Christ from an early age. In the late ’60s, she met Fessehazion, her beloved husband, and it was love at first sight. Introduced by mutual friends, they courted for two years before exchanging vows in...

Dec 23, 2023

Deborah Marie Splinter Age 79, died on December 23rd, 2023, in Vancouver, Wa with her family by her side.

Dec 21, 2023

Iphigenia (Fifi) Thomas Psihogios was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 18, 1934, the daughter of Gust A. and Mary L. Thomas. She graduated from McKinley High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and teaching certificate from Coe College in Cedar Rapids. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and President of her...

Dec 8, 2023

Betty Jane Messinger passed away on December 8th, 2023 at age 99, in Portland OR. She was born on January 1st, 1924, in Robinson, IL to Elizabeth Maude (Beliski) and Floyd Poe. She married William Otis Messinger on July 30th, 1949, and they shared 34 years together.

She is preceded in death by William Messinger and her...

Dec 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for James Ronald Mathews. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 3, 2023

Tientje “Tine” Cato Krans was born on 13 March 1928 in Njandjuk, Indonesia.  A formidable woman: she was orphaned at 13, survived WWII air bombings, witnessed death during the Indonesian revolution, forced to immigrate to The Netherlands with her husband and five children, survived three brothers and one sister, and had the courage to leave a 25-year marriage and...

Nov 27, 2023

Paul Gaulke was born on September 16, 1962, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. He died peacefully at home in Portland, Oregon, on November 27, 2023. Paul was a deeply beloved and loving husband of his wife, Emily. He also loved his dogs, currently PeeDee and Mickey, as well as those who came before, including Charlie and Norm. The cause of...

Nov 26, 2023

Reflection Of Life

Laverne (Wilder) Toliver was born July 4, 1929 and was the 4th of 6 children of the late Lonnie and Minnie Wilder. Her birthplace was Wilmot, Arkansas. Her parents and 5 siblings; Lonnie Wilder, Otis Wilder, Ester Mae (Wilder) Denton, Mae Belle (Wilder) Hugley and Helen Wilder all preceded Laverne in death. She grew...

Nov 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Sheila Louise Franklin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 14, 2023

Janette Carol Rucker was born December 26, 1959, to the union of Robert and Janette Andrews in Portland, OR. Her early years were spent in a large family filled with an immense amount of love and support. Her full heart led her to commit her life to the Lord at a young age. She grew up in...

Nov 8, 2023

Eleanor “Ellie” Jean Vetorino Stodd passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 8, 2023.  Ellie was born December 16, 1929 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the fourth of five children, to Frank and Clara Vetorino.

Descendants of Portuguese whalers, her family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1930s, though they stayed connected to her New...

Oct 20, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Elden Brewer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Matthew Alexander Childs Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 18, 2023

Merle “Smaragdi” Booras (Stavrakis) passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Portland, Oregon, on October 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter Niki Booras, granddaughter Nicole Peschka (Brian), grandson Andrew Bennett (Danielle), and four great grandchildren Nicholas, Katie, Ellie, and Mia. She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter Kathy Bennett and...

Oct 9, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Finegan, age 79 passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home from complications of Parkinson's. He was born October 8, 1944, to Charles “Ed” and Venita Finegan. Chuck graduated from Grant High School in Portland, OR and attended the University of Oregon.

Chuck was a Radio Operator while enlisted in the Air...

Oct 8, 2023

Mark had a beautiful and blended life!

He is survived by his wife Renee Marie, his daughters Nina Rose, Madi Rochelle, and bonus children Michelle, Ashley, Jerome, and Nashyra; his mother Donna; brothers Brian (Se-ryong) and Jeff (Imelda). Mark loved his niece Raellyne (Mike), with his two beautiful great-nieces Legacy and London; his niece Lauren, nephews Kai...