OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 24, 2024

Carol Smith passed away in her sleep at her home in Portland, Oregon on April 24, 2024. She was 90 years old. She preceded in death by her husband, Norman Smith, and a son, David Smith. Carol is survived by her daughter Leslie Hurd, son Brian Smith and daughter-in-law Maria Nerisa (Nhery) Smith; and daughters Lori Smith and Lisa...

Apr 19, 2024

Richard "Rick" Plew passed away peacefully at his home in Portland on April 19, 2024.

A viewing for Mr. Plew will be at Hustad Funeral Home on April 30, 2024 from 2-5 pm.

Rick will be cremated afterward.

Apr 13, 2024

Una Faye (Nofsinger) Hawk went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Una was born on August 13, 1931 to LeRoy Nofsinger and Iva Mae (Markee) Nofsinger. She grew up in Hillsboro, WI and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1948. She then continued her education at a business...

Apr 6, 2024

Richard Fitch, 93 years of age, passed away on April 6 at Legacy Immanuel Hospital following a long battle with cancer and lymphoma.

He was born on April 16, 1930 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Theodore and Anna Mae Fitch.  He was one of ten children.  Richard joined the Air Force in as an airman,...

Apr 6, 2024

Irene Christine Heaverin, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 6th, at the age of 91.

Irene was born on July 1, 1932 in Fort Hall, Idaho, to her parents Porfirio & Maria Luisa Hidalgo of Guanajuato, Mexico, who immigrated to the United States in the 1920s...

Apr 4, 2024

Michael Edward Villebrun passed away peacefully in his home on April 4, 2024.  He was 68 years old.

Michael was born in Portland, Oregon on October 2, 1955, to Edward and Phyllis Villebrun.  He was raised and educated in Portland.

He worked as a long-haul trucker until his retirement.

Michael is survived by...

Apr 2, 2024

Trisha Lynn Gibson was born on August 20th, 1978, in Portland, Oregon, where she lived most of her life. She passed on April 2nd, 2024.

Trisha worked in the medical field most of her life and enjoyed helping others.

Trisha was very family oriented and loved nothing more than to spend time with her kids,...

Mar 30, 2024

Kim passed away peacefully in her home on March 30th, 2024, after giving cancer a run for its money. She was surrounded by love from her cherished dog, Errol, and her three daughters, Nikki, Rachael, and Jamie, along with numerous friends and family members. Long-time family friend Darrell Green Jr. was also by her side, offering comfort and support...

Mar 23, 2024

Molly Ann Bilyeu was born on March 16, 1945, in Portland, Oregon to Bill and Mary Brobst. For most of her life Molly lived in St. Johns and was the 3rd generation in her family to live on Portsmouth Ave. She was in the first 8th grade graduating class of Astor School, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in...

Mar 22, 2024

Lucille Wold passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at home in Hillsboro, Oregon.

She was 99 years old, just seven weeks shy of her 100th birthday. She was born Lucille Imogene Dyste May 10, 1924 in Minnewaukan, North Dakota to Anna (Hjelden) Dyste. She never knew her father, but was given a name by an elderly aunt...

Mar 18, 2024

Nichelle Andria Watson passed away on March 18, 2024, in Portland, Oregon.  She was 49 years old.

Nichelle was born on March 10, 1975, in Chicago, Illinois to James and Vivian Murphy.  She grew up in San Bernadino, California and graduated High School there.  After High School she came to Portland, Oregon and has lived here since....

Mar 11, 2024

Felix Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Scappoose, Oregon on March 11, 2024.  He was 65 years old.

He was born in Portland, Oregon on May 14, 1958 to Felix and Helen Brown.

Felix was married to Jeannette Brown.

Mr. Brown was cremated and his arrangements are private at this...

Mar 11, 2024

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Kay Jarvis, 83 of Hillsboro, Oregon passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Gwen was born on December 6, 1940 in The Dalles, Oregon to Wesley and Frances Merrifield. She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary's High School in Portland, Oregon. Gwen married Donald (Don) Jarvis on April 20th, 1963.  He...

Mar 6, 2024

Laura was born to Anna Darlene Cooley and Boyd earl Cooley on 05/28/1970 and grew up in Portland Oregon where she graduated high school and had her children.  Laura was a daughter, sister, aunt, and mother to her three children Michael Williams, Leanna Williams, and Nicolas Williams, Laura was a grandmother to Michael, Soria, William, and Deja  Laura choose...

Mar 3, 2024

Ivar Tonisson passed away in Portland, Oregon on March 3, 2024.  He was 83 years old.

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