Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Lois Lorraine Olson
May 18, 2019
Lois was born in Portland Oregon on February 23rd, 1932 to Sylvia and Preston Ledgerwood. She graduated from Franklin High School and married soon after. She loved being a mother to their son Raymond. She enjoyed working in the Portland Public School District, spending time in Seaside Oregon, cooking and gardening.
As her friends and family will...
Rudolph Tony Leech
May 17, 2019
Rudolph Tony Leech was born August 1st, 1942 to the union of Hunter T Leech and Emma Lee Leech. Rudolph was the second child to the union of three children.
Rudolph attended Boise grade school and graduated from Jefferson High School of Portland, Oregon.
He was an exceptional all-around athlete playing a variety of sports....
Richard Alexander Wilkes
May 11, 2019
Richard (Dick) Wilkes passed away after a long decline in health. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren during his final days.
Dick was a native of Portland, Oregon. He attended Holy Redeemer Elementary School through eighth grade and graduated from Jefferson High School. During World War II and shortly after, he served as a military...
Victoria "Betty" Quanstrom
May 5, 2019
After a long and healthy life, we lost Aunt Elizabeth “Betty” Quanstrom to a sudden ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. She passed away on May 5, 2019 at age 97.
Betty was born on June 25, 1921 in Roseburg, Oregon. Her family lived on a farm south of Roseburg. She had an older sister Hatti.
After...
Johnny R. Williams
Apr 30, 2019
Johnny R. Williams Sr. of Portland went to be with his Lord April 30, 2019. Johnny was born June 3, 1925 in Blossom Texas. Johnny would grow up in a family of 7 boys and 2 girls. He attended Brooker T. Washington High School in Bohman Texas. Graduating from high school in 1944 Johnny enlisted into the Army. During...
Christina P. Demas
Apr 16, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Christina P. Demas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Dorothy Jane Lessard
Apr 10, 2019
Dorothy Jane Lessard was born to John and Mary Walker in Portland, Oregon on February the 21st in 1924. She was married to the love of her life Noel (Rocky) Lessard at age 16 and experienced this world at his side for more than 78 years until her passing on April the 10th of 2019. Dorothy was the loving...
Richard Marvin Bigness
Mar 31, 2019
Richard M (Dick) Bigness 93 of Portland passed away March 31st 2019 in Sandy. Born June 24th 1925 to Norwegian immigrants Halton and Madeline Bigness. He was the oldest of three children followed by Betty (Higgins) and Glenn Bigness. Dick postponed graduating high school to serve with the United States Merchant Marines during World War Two. He...
Susan Patricia D'Andrea
Mar 17, 2019
Susan touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met. Her sweet smile and special way she talked to others will always be remembered. Susan was kind, compassionate and often put the needs and wants of others ahead of hers. Susan was the first born child to Joyce and Thomas Panage on November 25th, 1956, at...
Tracy Ann Self
Mar 14, 2019
Tracy Ann Self passed away on March 14th, 2019. She was 35 years old. Tracy was born in Portland, Oregon to Marvin & Cathy on November 28th, 1983. She went to school in West Linn, Oregon City & St. Helens, Oregon. Always a free spirit, Tracy would best be remembered for her love of nature, that loud laugh that...
Luke C. Motley
Mar 14, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Luke C. Motley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Zachary J. Marquez
Mar 8, 2019
Zachary John Marquez born and raised in Portland, OR, was a cowboy who found his calling once he moved to Wyoming and discovered he had a way with horses and mules. Last year he worked at Swan Mountain Outfitters as a back-country packer and guide and looked forward to a return to infamy in April. While others would hardly...
Ronald Duane Blinsman
Feb 23, 2019
Ronald Duane Blinsman was born October 18, 1938 in Minnesota. He passed away on February 23rd, 2019 at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his wife O'Leah, and his son Christopher and stepdaughter Carrie. Among his survivors are sons Kenneth Blinsman of San Diego, Steven Blinsman of Vancouver WA, Daughter Cindy Schiff of San...
Anna Barlow
Feb 22, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Anna Barlow. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Allen Barlow
Feb 20, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Allen Barlow. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mary Alice Legarde
Feb 20, 2019
Mary Alice Legarde made her introduction on November 11, 1926, in Cottage Grove, Alabama and attended Coosa County Training School.
She moved to Portland in 1954 to escape the segregated south after her niece, Juanita, and her friends, moved here.
Mary Alice held many occupations, including factory worker, house keeper, dietician, and Teacher’s Aide.
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Samuel A. Sotor
Feb 12, 2019
Samuel A. Soter was born on August 8, 1924 to Anton and Maria Soter, Greek immigrants, in the small town of Clifton, OR, along the lower Columbia River. Sam attended a one-room school for five years with other children of immigrants. The family relocated to Portland where he attended Benson Polytechnic High School. After graduating in June of 1942,...
Stanley E. Weber
Feb 9, 2019
Stanley Edward Weber, a lawyer and newspaperman, was the only surviving child of Adam and Ida (Hammer) Weber. Except for his military service and time away at college, he was a lifelong resident of Portland.
He attended Fernwood Elementary School and Benson High School, where he was sports editor of the school’s daily newspaper. At...
Carol J. Sands
Feb 6, 2019
Carol passed away in her home, on February 6th, 2019, with family present. A graveside service was held on February 11th, and she was buried in Rose City Cemetery.
Carol was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2018, was supported by family and hospice at home until her passing.
Carol was born August...
Donna Marie Thiel
Feb 3, 2019
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 9th at Rose City Funeral Home, 5625 N.E. Fremont St. in Portland for Mrs. Thiel who passed away February 3, 2019. She was 78 years old.
Donna was born April 21, 1940 in Forsyth, Montana. She was the youngest of four children born to Budd...
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