OBITUARIES

Feb 12, 2025

Neiafu, Neiafu, Neiafu 

Neiafu Tapusoa Pe’a exuded love, kindness, and peace. Every person she encountered has their own special stories with her. From being a Vaiola school classmate, a Sunday school or seminary teacher, a church friend, a beloved sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, and mom, she was truly loved. In turn Neiafu loved music, loved being a member of...

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Jan 31, 2025

On Friday, January 31, 2025, María Guadalupe Narvaez of Salem, Oregon passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years. 

Our mother, Maria, was born in San Benito, TX on May 11, 1930. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most—always offering love i abundance. She was a dear friend to many and now...

Jan 29, 2025

Gail Malone was known for her warmth, generosity and bubbly loving spirit she had in Christ. 

She peacefully passed away on January 29,2025 at the age of 76in her home in Salem, Oregon with family and Serenity Hospice Staff. 

Gail was born November 13,1948 to Evelyn Elizabeth Dorfler and Lyle Floyd Minkler, she was the youngest of 3 sisters.

She was survived by...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shawn Baker, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. At 42 years old, Shawn's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to those around him.

 Shawn's playful nature and love of pranks brought endless smiles to everyone around him. His warmth and humor-filled every room he entered,...

Jan 20, 2025

Elizabeth “Lisa” Duke, known as Betsy during her childhood, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 16, 1956, in Plymouth, Indiana, Lisa was the third of four children to Robert and Irma Slack.

Lisa’s journey took her from Plymouth, IN, to Brownsville, OR in 1986; where she remained and raised...

Jan 11, 2025

Jack Dorman Owen, born June 26,1939 in Hugo, Oklahoma passed away peacefully Jan 11, 2025 at home in Salem, Oregon. He survived by his wife Ethel of 53 years, 4 children, Clint of Lynwood WA, Lisa of Ketchikan, AK, Christopher of Salem, OR and Corinna of Cove, OR. He had 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack worked in the...

Dec 31, 2024

James Claude “Jim” Hird passed peacefully in his sleep at age 84, after battling pulmonary fibrosis. Jim was well known as a musician specializing in the Pedal Steel guitar. Jim was born July 9, 1940 in Chico, Ca to Joseph Preston and Beaulah Marie [Girtman] Hird. The family later moved to the Scio, Oregon area.

Jim was a dedicated lifetime musician...

Dec 30, 2024

Philip “Phil” Gerard Deeken departed this life in Oregon on December 30th, 2024, at the age of 67. Phil was born to Fred and Marilyn (Carroll) February 26th, 1957. He enjoyed growing up in Milwaukee with siblings Mike (Hanneke), Barb (Fritz) Finzen, Ed (Mary), Sharon and John (Karin Walser). 

He married Delia “Deede” Mooney on June 16th, 1979, at St Margaret...

Dec 27, 2024

Tricia was born on the Hill, in Portland Oregon and has always called the Northwest her home. She was born to Floyd Bonn and Darlene Mae Larosa and spent most of her youth in Oregon. She has a sister and two brothers. She has blessed the world with three magnificent children; daughters Katie and Toni, and son Michael.

In her work...

Dec 27, 2024

Nancy Jane Kayser was born in Hollis, New York. Precocious from birth, after her family moved to Inglewood CA, she appeared on Art Linkletter’s T.V. show – twice. She and her babyish New York accent were a big hit. Nancy continued to entertain audiences as a teenager, dancing with partner Terry Brittain on television.

She graduated from Audubon Jr. High and...

Dec 24, 2024

Donald Sidney Leach was born March 27, 1931 in Portland, Oregon to Sidney Henry Leach and Mary Ann (Gudge) Leach. He grew up on his parents’ small farm, helping milk cows and mowing hay. His early education was in a 2-room schoolhouse on Sunnyside Road near Clackamas, Oregon. 

Don met his wife, Joanne (Heady) Leach while in college at Vanport by...

Dec 21, 2024

David Ray Shephard, 53-years-old, unexpectedly passed away at home in his sleep on Saturday, December 21, 2024. David was a man who left his mark in many ways. Born in Oklahoma City, he then travelled his way through life in various places. In Arizona, he was the son of a truck driver, accustomed to rough roads and a hard early...

Dec 20, 2024

Nora “Noreen” Catherine Howard was born on June 19, 1929 in London, England. She passed away on December 20, 2024, in Salem, OR after bravely battling Dementia and its effects for her last five years. She was 95 beautiful years old. 

She was born in London and raised and spent her youth in Tullylease, County Cork, Ireland. Noreen spent her childhood...

Dec 16, 2024

Ernie Lee Carpenter passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 84, after a courageous battle with stage 4 gastric carcinoma. He was known for his proud demeanor and strong determination, having risen from humble beginnings to achieve significant success later in life.

 Ernie was born February 21, 1940, on a farm outside Towner, North Dakota, to Ernest and Marie...

Dec 16, 2024

Kelly Arnold passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 16, 2024 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis. Kelly Everett Arnold was born May 8, 1938 in Albany, Oregon to Karl Arnold and Beatrice (Farmer) Arnold. He lived and worked on the family farm in Shedd and graduated from West Albany High School where he ran track. Kelly married Joy...

Dec 16, 2024

Pat Ebel,82 of Salem Oregon passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2024. Pat was known for her warmth, generosity, and the undeniably loving spirit she had from Christ in her life. 

Pat was born on September 22,1942 to Anthony and Ruby Scory in Fresno, CA with one older brother Robert Scory. In January of 1971 Pat met Stan Ebel at Bethel...

Dec 2, 2024

Cassie Kay (Kaiser) McAllister, born on December 24, 1975, in Dodge City, Kansas, passed away on December 2, 2024, in Salem, Oregon, after a courageous battle with cancer that began in 2020. She was 48 years old.

Cassie lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, moving as a child through various states including Kansas, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho, as her father, Dick...

Nov 29, 2024

A pioneer in Oregon land-use planning, an author and photographer, Mitch Rohse was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1943. After World War II, the family moved to McMinnville, Oregon. A graduate of McMinnville High School in 1961, he was a member of the National Honor Society, band president, and a four-year letterman on the track and swim teams....