Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Leilauni Lea Hauck
Jan 14, 2026
Leilauni Lea Hauck, a kind-hearted and devoted individual, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on October 21, 1956, in Portland, Oregon, Leilauni was the cherished daughter of Kenneth and Alene Powell. Her early years were spent in Portland, where she embraced her vibrant community and formed lasting friendships.
Leilauni graduated from Roosevelt High School in...
Vanessa Royal Hampton
2026
Vanessa D. Royal (Hampton), affectionately known as Deb, was born on December 1, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska, the sixth child of Jeanettia Steen and Wallace Murrell. She spent her early years in Omaha before marrying the late United States Army veteran Samuel D. Hampton in 1975 in Petersburg, Virginia. From that union, one son was born, Victor L. Hampton.
Deb later...
George Steve Zadan
2026
George Steve Zadan, a man whose warmth and kindness resonated within the hearts of all who knew him, departed this world on January 7, 2026, in Oregon City, Oregon. Born on June 13, 1954, in Portland, Oregon, George was a true son of the Pacific Northwest, his roots deeply entwined with the vibrant community he cherished throughout his life.
A dedicated...
Margaret Bennett
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret Bennett passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born in Wisconsin in 1932, and relocated to Portland later in life.
Margaret devoted 30 years of her professional life to Jantzen Knitting Mills as a seamstress. In addition to her career, Margaret was a passionate volunteer for the Portland Parks Senior Recreation Centers, where she...
John Phillip Toso
Dec 22, 2025
John Phillip Toso, an entrepreneur who founded Sappo Hill Soapworks, a natural soap company whose products have been manufactured and sold nationally for more than five decades, died on December 22, 2025. He was 84.
John was known for his wide-ranging curiosity and a persistence that led him to explore his interests in depth. More than 50 years ago,...
Linda Couch
2025
Linda Couch, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 80. Born on February 12, 1945, in Pendleton, Oregon, Linda was a kind-hearted soul whose adventurous spirit was matched only by her unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
Throughout her life, Linda was known for her generosity and...
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