OBITUARIES

Sep 5, 2021

Clint, 58, passed away of natural causes at his group home in Salem, Oregon on September 5, 2021. He was born to Leroy and Marie Tracy on May 8, 1963 at Salem Memorial Hospital. His mother, Marie, sister, Anna, and uncle, Charles Nix, preceded him in death.

He grew up on the Tracy farm in Turner, Oregon,...

Sep 5, 2021

Karen Jean Hoffman was born July 1st, 1959 in Alexandria, LA to Evelyn Eileen Davis and Harry Hope Hoffman.

She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints June 24th, 1972 and after graduating Sequoyah High School in Doraville, GA at the age of 16, traveled across the country to attend BYU in Provo, Utah.

Aug 25, 2021

Kirsten Irene Garner, Fettic, age73, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021, Salem OR. She was born on November 24, 1947 in Reno, Nevada to George Edwin and Elvera Eileen (Pedersen) Fettic.

Kirt graduated from Myrtle Creek High School Class of 1965 and attended Oregon State. She married Freddie Anthony Pritt in 1969 and moved to Portland...

Aug 13, 2021

Rose Marie past peacefully in her sleep Friday, August 13, 2021, with her loving husband Ron Flanagin at her side.

Rose Marie Frank was born in Portland, Oregon on May 30, 1958, to Gottfried and Anna Frank.  She grew up in the Tualatin and Tigard areas of Portland.  She graduated from Tigard High in 1976.

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Aug 11, 2021

On August 11, 2021 Howard Everett “Pete” Vance passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Sharon at his side in Brush Prairie, Washington.  For years, Pete started each morning by writing “Be of good cheer” and “EAM” (expect a miracle) at the top of his “to do” list. As he now returns to his Heavenly parents, both...

Aug 1, 2021

Wilfred Opager, age 93, passed away on August 1st, 2021.

Wilfred Ralph Opager was born on April 17th, 1928 in Gresham Oregon, to Edwin C. and Lydia Marie Opager.  Known throughout his life as Will, he spent much of his early life in Springfield, Oregon.  Active and imaginative, Will acted in school plays, played varsity football, and...

Jul 26, 2021

James (Jim) Johnston was born on September 19, 1940, to Edwin and Mae Johnston in Salem, Oregon. James passed away on July 26, 2021, in Salem, Oregon at the age of 80 years old.

Jim graduated from North Salem High School in 1958. He attended Oregon State and graduated from Western Oregon University and University of Oklahoma...

Jul 24, 2021

Terresa “Teri” A. Martin passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66 July 24 th , 2021 of natural causes.

Teri Was born October 3 rd 1954 in Salem, OR to Melvin and Wilma McNeill.  Throughout her life she lived in Monmouth, Independence, Salem and the Portland area.  In 1972 she graduated from Central High School in...

Jul 20, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Frank Crenshaw of Salem, Oregon died Tuesday July 20, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born June 19, 1948, in Amarillo, Texas to Robert and Irene Crenshaw.

Tom graduated from Glenn County High School in Willows, California, June 1967, and from American River College in Sacramento, California June 1970 with an Associate in...

Jul 18, 2021

Shirley, 96 of Salem, Oregon went to be with Jesus on Sunday July 18, 2021 at The Village at Keizer Ridge. She was born on January 13, 1925 in Ironwood, Michigan to Melvin Carl and Anna Viola Reid.

Her parents had moved to Michigan so her dad could be a miner. Soon after Shirley’s birth they returned...

Jul 18, 2021

Allan was born in McGregor, Minnesota on December 3, 1934. The second born of six children. He moved to Salem, Oregon with his family from a farm in North Dakota when he was in the 7 th grade. He graduated in 1953 from Salem High School. He joined the army and served in the 11 th Airborne in Fort...

Jul 17, 2021

Mark was born in Vancouver, Washington on July 13, 1952.  Mark was the second child of four children born to Robert F. and Minnie L. (Fessler) Jorgenson of Portland, Oregon.

The family moved from Portland to Salem in 1959 and later to Keizer in 1962.  After moving to the Salem area, Mark attended schools at St. Joseph’s,...

Jul 4, 2021

Agueda was born in Robstown Texas, to Gregoria Moreno Gallardo and Victoriano Gallardo on December 20th 1946.

Agueda is preceded in death by her mother, Gregoria Moreno Gallardo, father Victoriano Gallardo, brothers, Victor Gallardo Jr. and Santos Gallardo.

She is survived by sisters Maria Luisa Cantu of San Antonio,Texas, Angelina Flores-husband Teodoro Flores of Lockney,...

Jun 28, 2021

Dewey James Cottle was born in Brigham City, Utah, the fourth of seven children of William Dewey and Hilda May Bradshaw Cottle. He lived in Stone, Idaho, for his early childhood before his family moved to Brigham City where he lived until moving to Torrance, California in 1953, with a wife (Leann Hamilton) and a baby daughter. There he...

Jun 22, 2021

Shane Mark Haviland passed away on June 22, 2021 at his home in Salem, Oregon from a chronic health condition. He was born on December 23, 1970, at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Shane grew up in Colorado, and California. As a child he enjoyed skateboarding and watching scary movies. He and his brother Ronnie were...

Jun 17, 2021

James “Jim” Halsor, 59, of Salem, unexpectedly passed away from acute heart disease on June 17, 2021. He was well known for being a gentle man with a great sense of humor and for being a loving father of his two children.

Born in Salem, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Duane and Mary...

Jun 16, 2021

Scott A. Miklaucic, died June 16, 2021 at the age of 45, in Salem, Oregon. Scott was born November 11, 1975 in Downey, CA to parents Ken and Ruth. He graduated from North Salem High School. He was involved in Boy Scouts in his youth. He was also a faithful member of the Salem Heights Church. He loved cars...

Jun 9, 2021

Glenn's Ferry Idaho-Angie was born September 28, 1969 in Salem, Oregon to Apolonio (Paul) and Shirley Isham Enriquez. She was the oldest of 3 beautiful daughters.

She left us all too soon, when she joined her heavenly Father suddenly.

Angie attended school in Brooks, Gervais and Turner.  Also attended Chemeketa Community College.

She...

Jun 6, 2021

HEAVEN GAINED ANOTHER ALL-STAR

LeRoy Henry Murray 63, passed away in Salem, Oregon on June 6, 2021.  Born  April 16, 1958 in Bellingham, Washington.  Firstborn son of LeRoy and JoAnn Murray.

As a child LeRoy moved with his family to California eventually settling in Antioch where his father worked as a teacher and coach.

Jun 3, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Esperanza (Hope), our loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched, on June 3rd, 2021. She left us peacefully with family by her side at her residence in Salem, Oregon. She was in her 67th year. She was born May 26th, 1954 in San Antonio,...