OBITUARIES

Aug 30, 2024

William Roger Morrow passed away at his home in St. Helens, Oregon on August 30, 2024.  He was 72 years old.

He was born on July 8, 1952, to Wiliam and Dorothy Morrow.  He was raised and educated in Portland.

William had a reclusive life and lived at Meadow Park Care in St. Helens, Oregon.  ...

Aug 25, 2024

Joanne (Broome) Grow of Portland, OR passed away on August 25th at 87 years old.

She was 1 of 7 siblings, with 5 sisters and 2 brothers and the last living among them.

A loving mother and grandmother, a rose festival princess and a long time employee of Western Union.

Later in life,...

Aug 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share with family and friends that Isaac Patrick Bunker, born in Medford, Oregon on December 17, 1993, has died by suicide on August 23, 2024, in Washington State. Isaac's life was marked by resilience and a deep longing for love and connection. Born prematurely to teenage parents who were unable to care...

Aug 12, 2024

Larry Russell  Bridenbeck, a man of honesty, hard work, and love,  passed away,  unexpectedly and suddenly,  from a heart attack, on August 12, 2024.  He was with his wife, June, and their German Shepherd, Lucy,  and on his boat, Kiska. His death was both painless and quick. Occasionally he had shared with his wife how he hoped to die...

Aug 11, 2024

Sherilene Bates passed at away at her home in St Johns on August 11, 2024.  She was 81 years old.

A funeral will be held on Monday , August 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Hustad Funeral Home chapel, 7232 N. Richmond Avenue in Portland.

Interment will be at Skyline Memorial Gardens afterward at 3:00...

Jul 23, 2024

Bardolph McConnell passed away in his home in Vancouver, Washington on July 23, 2024.  He was 34 years old.

A funeral service will be at Hustad Funeral Home on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Jul 7, 2024

Saul Mejia Aguilera passed away in Portland, Oregon on July 7, 2024.  He was 68 years old.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Hustad Funeral Home, 7232 N. Richmond Avenue, Portland, Oregon.

Following the service Mr. Aguilera will be cremated and those arrangements are private.

Jul 4, 2024

Benedict Robert Guidarelli was born on July 14, 1922, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Frank and Philomena Guidarelli.

He served in the US Navy during World War II.  After his discharge from the military he settled in Portland, Oregon.  He met Violet Paulson and the two were married on April 13, 1946.

Benedict worked in many...

Jun 25, 2024

Danney was my friend.

Danney was given Sandy, a Doberman pup he loved even into senile inconvenience and was heartbroken when she finally succumbed. He adopted Mark from a fractured home life and helped him for a few years, marriage, and family. Danney was helpful in peopleworld.                                      That's just the way he was wired.

He...

Jun 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear mother, Kathryn (Kitty) Pemberton Jordan, on June 23, 2024, at the age of 92.  Kitty passed away peacefully in Portland, Oregon with her loving family by her side.  She was born October 15, 1931, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to E.H. (Dick) and Mary Pemberton, moved to Pueblo,...

Jun 20, 2024

Duke passed at home suddenly after a 4-month battle to return home and get strong enough for a round of golf with his life/work partner, Bonnie…plans were being made!

Duke was born in Oregon City to Francis and Margrett.  He was raised in Aloha with his 6 brothers and sisters: Kay, Margrett, Mary, Cliff (Lori), Violet and...

Jun 18, 2024

Daniel Charles Sherlock was born on June 23, 1949 in St. Helens, Oregon to Gerald Martin Sherlock and Blanche Mary (LaFave) Sherlock. He passed away on June 18, 2024 in St. Helens.

Dan and his four siblings (Pat, Tim, Shelley and Bunny) grew up in St. Helens, all attending St. Frederic's Grade School. Dan - known to...

May 31, 2024

Janice Carrol Peterson was born on October 8, 1937 in Fargo, North Dakota to Reuben and Christine Jacobson.   She was raised and educated in Wolcott, North Dakota and graduated from High School there.

Janice was married to Robert Peterson on February 1, 1957 in North Dakota.  She came to Oregon in 1966 and has lived here since....

May 28, 2024

Kelly Martin McGarry Sr., a long time and beloved resident of St Johns passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024.

Born on March 11, 1958, he is predeceased by his father Francis and Mother Lucille McGarry.

Kelly's early years were shared with his siblings, Jeannie, Jimmy, Laura, Ellen, Mike, Phillip, Chris, Julie and Shannon creating...

May 26, 2024

Robert Bairens passed away on May 26, 2024 in Portland, Oregon.  He was 86 years old.

Mr. Bairens was cremated and his arrangements are private at this time.

May 23, 2024

Julius Joseph Crema passed away on may 23, 2024 in Clackamas, Oregon.  He was 95 years old.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on June 7, 2024 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5227 N. Bowdoin Street, Portland, Oregon.

Entombment will follow at Riverview Abbey in Portland, Oregon.

May 18, 2024

Mary "Gererdene" Gibbons was born Jan 20, 1955 in Dublin, Ireland.  Her mother named her after Saint Gerard, the patron saint of childbirth, after suffering seven miscarriages prior to her successful birth.  She grew up in the small village of Keadue, Ireland in County Roscommon where she was a championship Irish dancer with a mantle full of trophies and...

May 11, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jeffrey Brian Griffiths, who departed on May 11, 2024, at 4:34 am, at the age of 67. He passed away surrounded by his devoted family, his wife of 48 years, Annette, and his eight children: Michelle, Katie, Ryan, Kellie, Kasey, Sallie, Allison, and Ashlie. Jeff...

May 4, 2024

Carol Kibodeaux Waitkus,  81, of Scappoose, Oregon passed away peacefully at her home on May 4, 2024.

Carol was born on February 14, 1943 in Punxsutawney, PA. She had also lived in Texas and Montana, but eventually settled in Scappoose, Oregon where she felt at home.

Carol was an amazing florist for her entire life....

Apr 29, 2024

Grant Leroy Hess born September 5th 1955 passed away peacefully on April 29th 2024 at the age of 68 due to complications from cancer.

Grant was born in Niagara Falls, NY and raised in North Tonawanda, NY where he married his first true love, Donna Musilowski. He went on to serve his country in the US Navy...