Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Sep 1, 2021

Donald W Aspros was born in Portland, Oregon on March 11, 1932 the son of Georgia and William Aspros.  He was raised by Georgia and step father James Karussos.  He graduated from Washington High school in Portland Oregon and received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon.

Don served in the US Navy, followed by...

Sep 1, 2021

Mary Louise (Mary Lou, sometimes she was called Cookie by the neighbor kids) Christenson Bachofner was born on October 17, 1944 in Portland Oregon. She was 76 yrs old. She passed with age related complaints. Mary Lou was raised in the Parkrose area, attended St. Marys & Parkrose high schools. Mary Lou married John Bachofner, they had two daughters,...

Aug 27, 2021

Early life:

Shawndrae Deon Norwood was born December 1st 1994 to Shawn Norwood and Angela Turner Andrews. Shawndrae had a lot of hurdles to cross as a young boy. It was discovered early on that he had rickets which impeded his ability to walk. From his very first PT and OT appointments Shawndrae ran the show.. He...

Aug 25, 2021

Jess K Toda passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 surrounded by family.  Jess is survived by his 3 children Janice, Rick and Nancy and 5 grand children, Nick, Matt, Mark, Jessica and Jamie.  Jess was preceded in death by his loving wife, Kumiko in 2017. Jess lived a full life, being born in the Dalles, Oregon.  His mother...

Aug 8, 2021

Alberta Minnie Lee DeHaven was peacefully called to rest Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1931 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was one of three children born to the late James C. Fuller and Minnie Covington Hall Fuller. Alberta was the youngest of the three, which included Josie and James, Jr. She married the late Arthur...

Aug 7, 2021

Lourdes “Lou” Maria Rother (b. 4/10/1944, d. 8/6/2021) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.  She enjoyed raising her family, creating festive crafts, hosting gatherings, traveling with her husband and reading many great books.  She was born in Key West, and grew up in her family home in Miami.  After graduating from high school, Lou...

Aug 6, 2021

David Lee Goodson, born June 26, 1936, passed peacefully on August 6, 2021, at Ana Dobra's Care Home, in Portland, Oregon.  He was 85. He was one of five siblings, spending his youth, first, in Victorville, California, and later, in Northern Illinois.  He graduated from Crystal Lake, Illinois High School in 1954. While attending Moody Bible Institute in Chicago,...

Aug 6, 2021

Alice Turowski (b. 3/3/1928, d. 8/6/2021) was an adventurer, teacher, gardener, runner, sister, daughter, cousin, and friend. She was born and raised on the corner- of N. Missouri & Beech, residing in her family home with . the original hardwood floors her father laid down almost a century ago. Her magnificent garden boasted tulips she mailed to her mother...

Jul 10, 2021

Jose Marcelino Castillo-Pacheco was born on September 29, 1987 in Dzan, Mexico and died on July 10, 2021 during a camping trip to Oxbow Park in Oregon. Marcel, as he went by, was known for his energetic zest for life, loved spending time with Michele and their son Knud, gardening, skateboarding, laughing with friends, and trying new adventures.  He...

Jul 9, 2021

Ashlyn Maddox was born November 18th, 1984 to Cheryl & Herbert Maddox in Portland, Oregon.

Ashlyn attended & graduated from Benson High School. After high school she attended Mt. Hood Community College where she studied nursing. Later she became and RN.

We were all very proud of her accomplishment.

Ashlyn leaves...

Jul 7, 2021

Francine Stern died on July 7, 2021 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 82. She is survived by her sister, Doris Klein; her daughters, Lexi Stern and Eva Stern; her daughter-in-law, Holly Duthie; Eva’s partner, Vahn Armstrong; her brothers-in-law Alvin Schecter and Sheldon Klein; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is preceded in...

Jun 25, 2021

Scott R. Hannigan passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021, from Cardiac Arrest.  His wife, Lynda Darling, and sister-in-law, Sandi Rosenfeld, were both by his side.  Scott, who was 73, was born and raised in Portland, Oregon.  He attended Central Catholic High School, and Portland State University.  He earned a BS and MS in Economics and began his...

Jun 22, 2021

Diane was born in Portland Sept.8,1955. She is survived by husband of 46 years Bill Fordney. By her sons David and Alexander Fordney and their wives Kate and Rebecca. And three grandchildren. Also her brother Paul Dailey and sister Laura Dailey. She graduated from U.S.Grant high school along with many of her friends and family and where she met...

Jun 17, 2021

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Jun 13, 2021

On June 13, 2021 at the age of 95, Newell (Tim) Joy, passed away peacefully. He was a proud native Oregonian. Tim worked as an electrician/union representative with IBEW Local #48, joining the local in 1946, retiring in 1988. Tim leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Hilda, and children Sandra Joy, Timothy Joy (Lisa) and Kathleen Posey (Ken)....

Jun 11, 2021

On June 11th, 2021 Denise M Francis passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home, with her son by her side. Denise also known as “Mom Dukes” or “De Ne Ne” was born March 11th, 1954. The youngest child of Lester and Dorothy Reeves. Sister to Ron Reeves & Suzanne Berg. Wife to Anthony C Francis. Mother...

Jun 5, 2021

David George Johnson was born January 7, 1957 in Portland Oregon. He was the first child of Ronald and Suzanne Johnson. David attended Estacada Union High School and graduation was followed by a stint in the US Air Force as a mechanic.

Upon discharge from the service, David followed many career paths and passions. He oversaw a...

Jun 2, 2021

Andres Ramos Gutierrez, known as Andy, of Portland, Oregon passed away at 73. He died peacefully and surrounded by family on June 2nd, 2021. Andy was born to Andres Gutierrez Sr. and Virginia Ramos on March 23, 1948, in Angeles City, Philippines. In the Philippines, he married Cynthia Torres and had four children; Michelle, Ryan, Sherry, and Shawn.

May 30, 2021

On Monday, May 31, 2021, Richard Johnston Norse (“Rick”) passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67 in his home on Lake Oswego, Oregon.

The eldest son of Robert Norse and Eleanor Norse (née Johnston), Rick was born on December 22, 1953 in Medford, Massachusetts, living there until his parents moved to West Covina, California. Joined by...

May 26, 2021

Charles E. Covington, son of Brunie and Grace Covington, passed away unexpectedly on May 26th on the golf course of a heart attack. Charles was born Oct. 21, 1946 in Portland and graduated from Grant High and Portland State.  He volunteered for the Army and served in Vietnam. In 1970 he went to work at Pacific Power & Light...