Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
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
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...
Nancy Carol Lang
Mar 4, 2026
Nancy Carol Lang, born on January 22, 1937, in Eagle River, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. She was the cherished daughter of John and Edna Barich and grew up surrounded by the love of her family, including her beloved sisters, Deloris and Linda Barich.
A graduate of Eagle River High School, Nancy embraced life with...
Karen Francine Collins (Brooks)
2026
Karen Francine Collins (Brooks), a vibrant soul and cherished matriarch, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 74. Born on June 7, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia, Karen touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was the embodiment of love, laughter, and resilience, leaving an indelible mark on her...
Kelvin Hall
Feb 18, 2026
Kelvin Hall — our beloved “Bugaloo” — was born on April 23, 1967, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. From those early beginnings, there was always something steady about him. Something resilient. Something purposeful.
As Kelvin once expressed so beautifully, life is not just a line of time… it is a road of purpose. And what a road his was.
Kelvin was preceded in death...
Gerald Maurice White
2026
Gerald Maurice White of Portland, Oregon passed away on February 12, 2026 at age 78. A beloved husband and father, Gerald was a lifelong musician, educator and avid writer. He is survived by his wife Katherine Polizos, his son Zacharius Polizos-White and a large extended family. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to...
William Brady Joy
2026
William (Bill) Brady Joy September 17, 1938 – February 12, 2026
William “Bill” Brady Joy was born in Portland, Oregon, to Brady and Dorothy Joy on September 17, 1938. The first of three children, Bill grew up on NE Wygant Street, where he enjoyed a happy childhood and formed friendships that endured throughout his life.
He graduated from Benson High School in...
Bill George
Feb 11, 2026
Bill (Vasilios) Chris George passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 with his family by his side. The youngest of four siblings, Vasilios was born on June 9, 1939 in his beloved Nestani, Arcadia, Greece to parents Christos and Konstantina (Papadimitriou) Georgaras.
He lost his father at the young age of three years old and was subsequently raised solely by his mother. This...
Benyam Andebrham
2026
Benyam Andebrhan, 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a
legacy of warmth, laughter, and strength. Born on January 1, 1960, in Asmara, Eritrea,
to Elleta T-Berhane and Pastor Andebrhan Manna. He was the fourth of seven siblings
and cherished his role within a large and close-knit family. As a young adult, Benyam’s
journey took him from Eritrea to Beirut and later...
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