OBITUARIES

Jan 4, 2026

Kenneth Joseph Berning passed away in Portland on January 4, 2025.  He was 81 years old.

Kenneth was born on November 16, 1944, in Scott City, Kansas, to Ludwig and Anna Berning.

He was raised in Marienthal, Kansas and graduated from high school in Scott City.

After graduating he was drafted into the...

Dec 28, 2025

John E. Howes 81 passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. A private service will be held in early March of this year under the direction of Hustad Funeral Home.

Born in Burns, Oregon on March 3, 1944, John was the youngest of five children of Wayne and Hope Moyer Howes. They lived and worked on their...

Dec 11, 2025

Joseph Obert Hustad Jr, age 76, of Portland Oregon, passed away on December 11th, 2025.

Joe was born on December 11th, 1949 in Portland Oregon. He was the son of Joseph Obert Hustad Sr. and Rose Viola Hustad.

Joe was deeply involved in his community and his faith. He was an active member of the...

Nov 8, 2025

Vivian J Ruddick was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on September 25, 1931 to William A Robbins and Lillian Underwood Robbins.

Vivian met her soon to be husband Gordon Ruddick in 1947 and they married in 1948. She enjoyed sewing and raising their 4 children, a homemaker most of her life.

The best decision Vivian...

Oct 31, 2025

Tamera Kaye Hart, a devoted mother, beloved sister, and gentle light in every room she entered, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.

Tamera was known for her warmth, her generosity, and the way she made everyone feel at home. She poured her heart into caring for the people she loved, and her kindness revealed...

Oct 30, 2025

David Oten passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.  David was born  April 26, 1954 in Portland, Oregon to parents, George and Lillie Mae Oten.  Both of his parents preceded him in death as well as brothers, Ronald and Calvin Oten.  David is survived by his sister, Erma Oten, Salt Lake City, Utah and brother, Dean Oten, Portland, Oregon.  ...

Oct 28, 2025

Susan Maude Smith was born Feb. 14, 1951, in Plymouth, New Hampshire, to Stafford and June (Stevens) Smith. She was called to heaven suddenly on Oct. 28, 2025, in Damascus, Oregon.

Her greatest joy in life was being 'Mammie'. She was a woman of grit and grace, who loved fiercely and poured into the people who needed...

Oct 17, 2025

Michael Thomas Cousins, 81, of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, after a long struggle with dementia.

He was born in the year 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Thomas and Marion Cousins.  He attended Benson High School and later joined the U.S Navy.  Mike proudly served from 1961-1965 aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14), earning...

Oct 10, 2025

Katherine Ottoboni passed away her home on October 10, 2025.  She was 86 years old.

Mrs. Ottoboni was cremated and her disposition was private.

Oct 7, 2025

Jeffrey Newell Kolpin (known to many as "Animal," "Kope," and "Jeffy,") died at the age of 69 at Providence Portland Medical Center on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 in Portland Oregon.

Jeff was born in Portland Oregon on December 30th, 1955 to the parents of Velma and Kenneth Kolpin in Portland Oregon. He was the youngest of two...

Oct 3, 2025

Let us remember Molly Cecelia Laughlin as a vibrant, creative person that always remembered your birthday and baked cookies every Christmas. She always thought of others and expressed that through thoughtful gifts at every occasion. Molly was endowed with beautiful talents that were above and beyond her siblings, wonderful singing voice, expansive intellect, and commitment to style. She always...

Oct 3, 2025

A celebration of life will be held on January 3rd at 1:30 pm at the Unity Spiritual Center of Portland located at 4525 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97215.

Bonnie, devoted mother, gifted educator, community activist, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Oct 3rd at the age of 78 in Portland, OR. Born in San Francisco,...

Sep 30, 2025

Alexander Montiel Lopez passed away on September 30, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. He was 16 years old.

A viewing will be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 9th at Hustad Funeral Home.

Disposition will be by cremation

Sep 24, 2025

Harold was born on September 22, 1938, in Ulen, Minnesota to Harold O. and Helen C. Rost in his grandparents' home.

He moved from Ulen to Moorehead, Minnesota at the age of three and in 1947 the family moved to Portland, Oregon after visiting relatives.  For a time, Harold remained with his grandparents and in 1952 Harold...

Sep 12, 2025

Charlotte Ann (Siler) Cyphers of Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 12th, 2025.

Charlotte was born on May 28, 1945 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Charles and Dorothy Siler. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her sisters Linda Siler and Carol Hardzinski, and her husband David Grant Cyphers....

Sep 11, 2025

Roy Raymond Larkin passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 in Hillsboro, Oregon.  He was 92 years old.

Military Honors for Mr. Larkin will be presented at 1:30 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Willamette National Cemetery and private burial will follow there.

Aug 30, 2025

Ruby Rochelle Hollinquest "Lil Mama" was born on November 26, 1989, to Sherri Patterson and Carl Hollinquest in Portland, Oregon. Sadly, Ruby passed away on August 30, 2025.

She attended King and Astor elementary then into Portsmouth Middle School.  Ruby graduated from Youth Authority of Portland; all located in Portland.

In 2009, Ruby brought a...

Aug 5, 2025

Raymond (Ray) was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 30th, 1961, to Irvan and Renate Stanton. Ray's father was in the Air Force so they moved several times while Ray was younger. They moved from Omaha to Grand Forks AFB, in North Dakota, from there to Vandenburg AFB, Ca; and then Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. They moved to Portland...

Aug 4, 2025

Pauline Jensen passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 94, in St. Johns, Ariz. Born on June 29, 1931, Pauline dedicated much of her life to the arts, enriching many with her talents as a singer and music teacher. She continued to teach piano and singing well into her 80s, sharing her passion and nurturing the...

Aug 1, 2025

Michelle Kolbe passed away on August 1, 2025 in Clackamas, Oregon.  She was 57 years old.

Ms. Kolbe was cremated.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Hustad Funeral Home Chapel.

Inurnment will be later that day at Skyline Memorial Gardens