Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Alta Mae Jones
Jan 5, 2019
Alta Mae Jones, (affectionately known as Ta-mae) was born Alta Mae Martin on April 29th, 1935 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She passed away January 5th, 2019 at her home in Portland Oregon. She is the fourth child of six children born to Jerome Martin, Sr. and Elia Andrus.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Jacob L. Mesch
2019
Jacob Latif Mesch was born December 14, 2000 to loving parents Leila Hotaki Mesch and Andrew Orwar Mesch, Jr., within minutes of his twin sister Kira Helen Mesch. A beloved son, brother, neighbor, and friend, Jacob lived his entire life in Portland, Oregon. He attended Chapman Elementary School, West Sylvan Middle School, and graduated from Lincoln High School last...
Albert Neal Hanson
2019
Albert (Bert) Neal Hanson, Sr. passed away on July 20th, 2019, at the age of 81.
He was born January 7th, 1938 to Mary and Neal Hanson.
He is survived by his sister Marcia Owens, his dearest wife Sherry Hanson and
Adele A. Chenoweth
2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Adele A. Chenoweth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Willis Howard Hills
Jan 1, 2019
Services for Mr. Hills will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 1:00pm at Rose City Cemetery & Funeral Home.
Lila Ruth Hansen
Dec 31, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Lila Ruth Hansen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lena M. Thorud
Dec 31, 2018
Lena Margarette Thorud was born to Mario and Rose Cerruti on August 27th 1931 in Portland,OR. Lena attended West Gresham grade school, she learned to play violin and accordion. Lena graduated from Gresham high school in 1949, after graduating Lena taught Accordion at a music studio in Gresham, and worked as a Secretary for the Russellville school...
Connie L. O'Neill
Dec 23, 2018
Constance Lee "Connie" Lechner O'Neill was born August 25, 1939 to Roman and Stella Lechner in Seattle, Washington.
Connie grew up with her sisters Carol and Colleen in the Rose City Park and Alameda Districts of Portland, attending St. Rose Grade School and graduating from Holy Child Academy in 1957.
While attending Seattle University, she...
Jon William Adams
Dec 20, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Jon William Adams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Doris Rush
Dec 5, 2018
“A Life Well Lived”
Doris Rush, known affectionately as “Boo” by family and many friends was born April 20, 1961 in Dekalb Mississippi, the youngest of five beautiful daughter’s of Mabel Rush and Lindburgh Rush. Doris left this early existence on December 5th, 2018.
At a very early age Doris moved with her family to...
James "Jim" Richard Baker
Dec 5, 2018
James “Jim” Richard Baker
Sept. 11, 1939 – Dec. 5, 2018
Jim passed away peacefully in his Portland home on December 5, 2018. He was born to Laurel “Doc” and Roberta Baker on Sept. 11, 1939 in Portland, Oregon. He...
Vito A. Anderson
Dec 3, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Vito A. Anderson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Leon "Dairl" Boyd
Nov 28, 2018
Leon "Dairl" Boyd, age 89 of Roswell, NM and of Goldendale, WA passed away on November 28, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Dairl Boyd was born in Blanco, Oklahoma to Ervin Columbus Boyd and Elizabeth Agnes Dunham Boyd. The Boyd family moved to Roswell in the mid 1930s, where Mr. Boyd and his sisters attended school. He graduated from...
John Bangba Moke Aseka
Nov 25, 2018
Bangba Moke Aseka, or John as he was commonly known to friends and family, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 as a result of a cardiac arrest. Our beloved son, brother, husband, and uncle was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo on August 25, 1974 to Francisca Mbikabele Thelin and Aseka Tshaku.
John grew up...
Earl M. Williams
Nov 22, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Earl M. Williams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Brenda Joyce Vaughn
Nov 22, 2018
Brenda Joyce Vaughn of Portland, Oregon died peacefully at home on November 21st, 2018 at the age of 71.
Brenda is survived by her son Kenneth Allen Vaughn Jr. and her daughter Vannessa Ann Vaughn as well as her brother Macceo Pettis, sister Gussie Hayter, and various nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her...
Marlys Arlone Morland
Nov 19, 2018
Marlys (Backlund) Morland passed away on November 19th after a lengthy illness. She remained positive, readily amused, and gracious to the end.
Marlys was one of eight children born to Swedish parents near Alexandria, Minnesota in 1930. Times were very tough and the family moved often, but when they finally settled in the tiny town of Holmes...
Richard H. Wheatley
Nov 19, 2018
Richard Harold Wheatley was born in Portland to Charles and Dora Wheatley on April 22, 1933. His education was at Beech elementary, Jefferson High, the University of Portland for his Master's degree and Nova University for his Doctorate degree. He spent 31 years in Portland Public Schools as teacher, principal and Director of Instruction. He had served in the...
Mary Ann Behr
Nov 17, 2018
Mary Ann Behr passed away on Saturday morning November 17, 2018. She was 95 years old and had lived in Portland Oregon the majority of her life. She was born in Portland at St. Vincent's Hospital in February, 1923. She was the only child of Frank W Barton and Marie Barton (Lena Carsoule), who met during World War I...
Ruth Margaret (Ransom) Reiniger
Nov 17, 2018
Ruth Margaret (Ransom) Reiniger
March 31, 1922-November 17, 2018
Ruth was born to Elmer and Bessy Ranson in New Plymouth Idaho, and raised in Payette Idaho. She graduated from Willamette University as a Social Worker, and married Calvin Reiniger in 1946. They were married for...
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