OBITUARIES

May 9, 2016

Joel Curtis Zumstein, 54, died unexpectedly on May 9, 2016 surrounded by his family.

Joel will be remembered for his dedication to his family, loving heart, welcoming arms, and selfless demeanor.

Joel was born to Joe and Cheril Zumstein on February 7, 1962, in Vancouver, WA. He was raised on the family farm and enjoyed...

Apr 26, 2016

Obituary Forthcoming

Apr 24, 2016

Ruby Lee Garza, beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 24, 2016.  She was born April 7, 1937.  Her five surviving children are Janet Regal, Linda Garza, Kathrine Garza, Erine Garza, and Cindy Garza.  Her beloved grandchildren include Robert Nowalk, Michael Garza, Brandon Garza, Nickole Garza, Nejela Garza, Dalal Al-Shemary, Mubarak Al-Shemary, Justin Regal, and Jason Regal.

Apr 19, 2016

Scott Culp 59 passed away on April 19th in Salem, Oregon. He is survived by his partner, Joeen Blakley; His children: Justin, Teddi, Melinda and Sabrina; Step-Children: Helen, Andrew, Stephanie, Dustin and Desiree; His sister, Peggy Rhoden; Brother, James Culp; as well as numerous grandchildren and extended family. He is preceded in death by his mother, step-mother, and father,...

Apr 16, 2016

James Paul Garvin Sr. was born November 7th, 1962.  He passed away April 16th, 2016. He was a loving father of 7 children; four boys and three girls.  He was the husband of Kimberly Ogle for 21 years and the son of Beverly Turner and son of Jerry Garvin. He was a brother to six sisters and four brothers,...

Apr 7, 2016

John Richard Aubert was born March 29, 1942 in St Louis, MO although he considered Oakland, CA his real hometown. He passed away peacefully on April 7, 2016 with his beloved youngest daughter by his side at her home in Salem, OR.

He was and will be remembered as the ultimate storyteller. He could captivate whole crowds...

Mar 22, 2016

Scott Alan Woobank, born 13 June 1961 in Vancouver, Washington, passed away on 22 March 2016 at home in Vancouver, WA. He was 54 years old.

Scott was a graduate of David Douglas High School. He was extremely talented – there wasn’t anything mechanical he couldn’t fix, but cars and diesel engines were his specialty. He loved...

Mar 19, 2016

Rutila Piedra nació en Acapulco Guerrero México. Era una mujer entusiastica, amigable y luchadora.  Vivió la mayoría de su vida en este país, donde formo una familia.  Tuvo un hijo al que quiso mucho y lucho por el hasta el final.  Familiares y amigos la recordaremos por siempre con esa gran sonrisa que la caracterizaba.  Con cariño te despedimos...

Mar 2, 2016

" Don 't cry because it's over . Smile because it happened." - Dr . Seuss

Feb 24, 2016

Guadalupe nació en San Bartolomé del Pino, Qro., Mexico el siete de noviembre 1963 a sus padres Natividad Y Luisa. Vivió y trabajó en Salem hasta que murió. Ella vivio una vid buena y fue amada por su gran grupo de amigos.  Ella deja un hijo amado - Alan quien lo amaba muchisimo.  Guadalupe tenia mucha fe y confianza en...

Feb 21, 2016

Obituary forthcoming

Feb 19, 2016

Peggy Noble Evans, beloved mother and friend to so many, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 after a lengthy illness.

Peggy and her twin sister Patsy Noble Dickson were born to the late John and Margaret Noble on January 5, 1938.  She had an older sister as well, the late Meredith Noble Cannizzo.

Peggy...

Feb 11, 2016

Peggy Haines, loving wife, mom and sister, passed away in Salem on February 11th.  Peggy was born in Milwaukee Oregon in the year of 1973 to parents Charles and Martha Neal.  She was raised in Portland Oregon and grew up with her five of her siblings; Tom, Bobby, Chucky, Tammy and Martha. She had a great childhood and was...

Feb 3, 2016

Warren Verner Pace, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 3rd, 2016 at his home in Vancouver Washington, at the age of 70, after battling cancer. He was born in Gentryville Indiana, on October 15 th 1945; he was the only child born to Mabel Marie Cummings and Allen Verner Pace.

Warren grew...

Feb 2, 2016

Roger was born in Lebanon, Oregon.  He grew up in Turner, Oregon graduating from Cascade High School in 1969.  Shortly after graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy.  He volunteered to serve in Vietnam and served in crash fire and rescue.  Following Roger's discharge he attended Portland Community College studying civil engineering.  Roger’s career was primarily spent in...

Jan 31, 2016

Dean Blair Orton, age 82 of Salem, OR. died peacefully Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his home in Salem after a battle with cancer. He was born in Ogden, Utah on June 28, 1933; the eighth child born to Thomas Edward and Weltha Giles Orton. The family moved to Morgan, Utah and later to Emmett, Idaho. Dean attended elementary...

Jan 14, 2016

Jesus Aguado Guzman n ació en Piñícuaro, Guanajuato Mexico el seis de noviembre año 1954.  Murio en Salem, Oregon el catorce de enero 2016.  El regresará a México para ser enterrado en su ciudad natal luego ese mes.  Jesus f ue amado por su familia y será extrañado.

Jan 9, 2016

Perla Gloria Miranda Molina naci6 en Nicaragua el 6 de Agosto de 1928. A temprana edad su madre descanso en la muerte y ella cuid6 de sus hermanas Liana y Melba. Tiempo después conoci6 al que sería su esposo, Guillermo Aburto. En 1951 se casaron y durante su matrimonio tuvieron 9 hijos: Guillermo, Roger, Mario, Ervin, Rodman, Vanessa, Victoria,...

Jan 5, 2016

In her 99 years of life, Virginia “Ginny” grew up in the days of the Model T Ford, the ice box and the crystal set radio. She once reflected, “It has been a wonderful life, seeing all the changes that have taken place and to have had such a long and happy life.”

The only child of...

Dec 31, 2015

Erin Nepenthe Solomon, favorite auntie, maker of gifts and devoted friend, died after a brief illness in her Salem home, just after midnight on Dec. 31. She was 43 years old.

Erin could carry on an entire conversation in movie quotes, bake a mouthwatering peach pie, and was an award-winning counted cross-stitch artist. Erin was especially loved...