OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Benjamin-Kenneth Rice
Feb 28, 2026
As we remember our brother Jeff, we gather to celebrate a life that was rooted in love, purpose, and unwavering dedication.
For 25 years, he wasn't just a girls basketball coach - he was a mentor, a role model, and a steady voice of encouragement. Jeff didn't just teach plays or drills; he taught confidence. He taught resilience. He taught young...
Lawrence Thomas Kniskern
Feb 25, 2026
Larry Kniskern, born Lawrence Thomas Kniskern on April 21, 1939 to Alice and Leon Kniskern in New York, passed on February 25, 2026 at age 86.
Larry is survived by his wife Lilly Beth Kniskern, daughter Robin Tague and son Craig Kniskern as well as siblings Shirley Kniskern-Wilson and Beverly Powers, daughter in law Jacci Kniskern and step daughter Kathryn Susbauer.
Larry...
Mary Frances Kemp
Feb 20, 2026
Mary was born in the rugged small town of Rawlins in the high mountain dessert of Wyoming where she was raised by her parents Mary Janet and Wesley Corbett. There she met Ralph Rounds and they would marry at a young age. She followed him to Long Beach Ca. while he finished his navy career and she, her education. They...
Zakai Ghai Motley
Feb 20, 2026
Zakai Motley was born in Portland, Oregon, at St. Vincent Hospital on June 15, 2012, weighing 10 pounds, 14 ounces, to his parents, Katie Schultz and Countee Motley.
He grew up in a loving home with his mother, older brother Elijah, and many beloved pets along the way - especially Kingston. Zakai loved his family deeply. He was truly a mama’s...
Jose Felix Golding Delfin
Feb 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jose Delfin
November 20, 1960 – February 19, 2026
Jose Delfin, 65, of Salem, Oregon, passed away of natural causes at his home on February 19, 2026.
He was born in Manila, Philippines, on November 20, 1960, to Victoria and Jes Delfin. At the age of six, the family moved from the Philippines to Chicago, beginning his lifelong path...
Larry Allan Kiles
Feb 10, 2026
Larry Allan Kiles passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on October 3, 1949 in Angola, Indiana, to the late Leland and Lela M. Kiles. Larry lived a life marked by a strong work ethic, and a charismatic wit that left an impression on everyone he knew or met.
Larry is...
Brandon Michael Kurzenberger
Feb 6, 2026
Brandon Michael Kurzenberger died February 6th, 2026 at the age of 44. He was born Super Bowl Sunday January 24, 1982 in Portland, Oregon and graduated from West Linn High School in 2000 and University of Oregon in 2006.
Brandon's early years were full of adventure and he lived with an energy few could keep up with. He loved snowboarding, philosophy,...
Darryl Kent Milner
Feb 5, 2026
Darryl Kent Milner was born on April 13, 1963, in Boulder Colorado, to Sherrill and Betty Milner of Natchitoches, Louisiana. He passed away on February 5, 2026.
Darryl grew up in Southern California and graduated from Los Angeles Baptist High School. He later made his home in Salem, Oregon, where he worked for the Oregon State Department of Revenue beginning in...
Dale Patrick Bray
Feb 5, 2026
Dale Patrick Bray, 64, of Salem, Oregon passed tragically and unexpectedly on February 5th, 2026. He had a profound impact on every life he touched. Born in Santa Ana, California on June 26th, 1961 he moved around with his family for his fathers career in the Marine Corps. Eventually his family settled in Salem, Oregon where he learned his trade...
Darrell Edward Michel
Jan 31, 2026
Darrell Edward Michel, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026.
Darrell was born on February 22, 1940, in Nampa, Idaho, and lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and service to others. In 1958, he married the love of his life, Lue Michel, whom he met while attending Gem State Adventist Academy. Together they built a strong and...
Carol Jean Sellers
Jan 27, 2026
Carol Jean Sellers was born in 1954 in rural Southern California to William and Lorraine Haithcoat. She was raised in the Southern California area with her younger brother Dale. Carol joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a teenager and years later in 1974 married her husband Wayne Sellers in the Los Angeles Temple. They would...
Darrel Richard Shadbolt
Jan 25, 2026
Darrel Richard Shadbolt passed away in Salem, Oregon on January 25, 2026 into the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour. Darrel was born on May 12, 1953 to Milo and Annie.
As a young man he moved to Roseburg, Oregon where he attended Garden Valley Christian Assembly. It was there that he met Sue Berry. They married in 1977 and...
Velma Sue Dowers
Jan 24, 2026
Velma Sue Dowers born September 25 1944 to Elsie Margaret Littlepage and Oakley Samuel Jones.
The daughter of a coal miner loved children and her family. She was always helping her community and made sure no one left her house hungry. Hobbies included a love of Elvis, crafting fur flower bouquets, and collecting state quarters.
She is preceded in Death by her...
John Richard Little
Jan 23, 2026
John Richard Little passed away unexpectedly at home on January 23, 2026.
Known to everyone as "Jake", he was tenacious, brutally honest, hardworking, and kind.
Jake was born April 4, 1949 to parents Don and Ann Little. He was one of 7 siblings (Terry, Tony, Geoff, Erik, Andrew, and Lisa) He grew up in the Irvington area of NE Portland and enjoyed...
Gayle Josephine Kurth
Jan 22, 2026
Gayle Josephine Kurth age 88 of Brooks, Oregon passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Keizer, Oregon. Gayle was born June 29, 1937 to Lloyd and Josephine (Perrin) Ford in Seattle, Washington. She attended school in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955. Gayle participated in Usher Corp and served as vice president of YFC. She also was...
Gail Jean Ruddiman
Jan 14, 2026
Gail Jean (Andrist) Ruddiman was born on June 18, 1931, in St. Francis, Kansas, to Jacob Andrist and Bernice (Smutz) Andrist. She passed away on January 14, 2026, in Salem, Oregon.
Gail graduated in 1953 from Providence Hospital School of Nursing where she studied nursing. She worked for one year at McMinnville Hospital in McMinnville, Oregon, and one year at Providence...
Cynthia Ann Duley
Jan 2, 2026
Cynthia Ann Duley (Cindy), age 80, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026 in the Salem Hospital in Oregon. She was born on September 25, 1945 in Portland, Maine to the late Paul R. and Mary M. Duley. Cindy is survived by her siblings, Paul (Sharon) Duley, James (Andrea) Duley, John (Donna) Duley and Gayle (Edwin) Len. Cindy grew up...
Gerald Edwin Hand
Dec 21, 2025
Gerald Edwin Hand Sr. passed away on December 21, 2025 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 96. He was born on January 31, 1929 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Guy Adrian and Mildred (Hardenberger) Hand. He was the second of seven children. The family later moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon. He graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1947...
Suzanne Kay Petersen
Dec 19, 2025
SALEM, OREGON. Suzanne K. Petersen was born on June 17, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, to Vern and Mildred McAlpin. She passed away on December 19, 2025, at her home in Salem, Oregon in the presence of her husband, Robert (Pete) Petersen, her daughter Emily and granddaughter Madalyn. She is also survived by daughter Kathleen Spring Rose and grandchildren Morgan and...
Daniela Guadalupa Ceja Garibay
Dec 1, 2025
Daniela Ceja Garibay was born on September 12, 2000, in Salem, Oregon, to Blanca Garibay and Francisco Ceja. She pursued her studies in Biology at Oregon State University and graduated in 2022. Daniela had a passion for knitting and music, and she held a deep interest in biology and the natural world.
She is survived by her parents, Blanca Garibay and...
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