OBITUARIES

Elementary school teacher Katherine "Kathi" Bray-Douglas' passion for life didn't end with her death. Truly full of joy, her laugh was contagious. Able to find the light even in the darkest of times, she shared this lesson generously. Kathi passed away Dec. 31, 2022, at 66, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved...

BERNADETTE MARY (Doheny) BREWER, age 102, went on to “the next thing” on 11 February 2022, in Salem, Oregon.

She was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the Dominion of Canada, on 8 December 1919. Her devout Irish father Edward Patrick Doheny, Scottish mother Annie (Gardiner) and older sister Marie moved to Vancouver B.C. a year later and...

Comyn Leroy, 87, passed away at his home in Turner, OR on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. He was born to Comyn & Lydia Tracy on December 27th, 1933 at their home in Turner. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Marie, daughter, Anna, and son, Clint.

He grew up on the Tracy farm and worked...

Margaret's Obituary

Margaret McKenzie Hausser led a long, full life, spanning the years from the 1st World War to the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic. Born February 3, 1918, she surpassed her 100th year to reach 102 before passing away on May 15, 2020. One can imagine the changes she saw during her lifetime. She always...

Passed away October 8th 2020. Proceded by mother BarbarJackson and father.

His hobbies include camping, fishing and watching football. He is survived by his high-school sweetheart Julie Davis of Salem, Son Ben Davis of, 2 grand children, sister's Rhonda Long, Lisa Lopez, brother Joe W. Claunts, and sister Lori Klassen, Nephew Mark Klassen Jr., Jon Klassen, niece...

Passed away October 29th 2020 preceded by mother Barbara L. Jackson, father & brother James B. Claunts.

His hobbies include golfing, fishing, camping, watching football & telling lame jokes. He was everybody's friend, Joe could make you smile even on your worst day & has influenced so many lives.

He is survived by his sisters...

Karl Dassoff was born in L.A. in 1926, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Salem, OR on Sept. 20, 2020.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend. The memory of his smile will brighten our lives forever. Former Business Owner, Teamster and President of the Gov't. Employees Assn. of CA.  No services planned.  Instead of...

Martin (Marty) Giovannini left the world suddenly on August 27, 2020—and left behind an indelible impression with infinite ripples.

Born in Santa Rosa, California, Marty was the eldest of five. His gentle and generous spirit made him a natural caretaker. From his professional roles as a teacher, mediator, and photographer to his instinctive roles as a father,...