Here is a compilation of obituaries posted on Oregon Live. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here.
Robert Aaserude, age 83, died on May 10, 2024. Born on May 24, 1940, in Salem, Robert graduated from North Salem High School and Oregon State University with a master’s degree in health physics. He married Pat Worral on June 12, 1965.
Marta Alto, age 79, died on May 10, 2024. Born on January 6, 1945, in Seattle, Marta was a prominent figure in the sewing industry.
James Craig Austin, age 73, of Beaverton, died peacefully on May 27, 2024. His memorial service will be held on June 15, 2024.
Mike Buckley, age 78, died on May 16, 2024. Mike was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from PGE.
James Albert Byers died in 2024. He was born in Portland and grew up in Bend and Wenatchee, Wash.
Donald Cejka, age 75, died on March 29, 2024. Born on September 23, 1948, in Texas, Donald was a Vietnam War veteran.
Patrick Eugene Childs, age 55, of Gladstone, died in 2024. Born on March 23, 1969, Patrick was legally blind but graduated from Madison High School in 1988.
Kevin Courtney, age 63, died from kidney cancer on June 1, 2024. Born on September 19, 1960, in Sunnyside, Wash. Kevin excelled in sports and was known for his sense of humor.
Judith Lynne Curran, age 85, died on April 30, 2024. Born on December 5, 1938, Judy battled metastatic breast cancer for many years.
Joseph Dean, age 75, died on May 28, 2024. Born on May 20, 1949, in Astoria, Joe was known for his adventurous spirit.
Ann Brookhyser Eichelberg, born in 1953, died in 2024. She was born on March 24, 1953, in Seattle.
Joseph Endicott, age 79, died on May 26, 2024. Born on September 7, 1944, in Portland, Joseph was a devoted family man.
Roberta Erskine-Frank, born on July 18, 1938, died in 2024. Raised in Albany and Portland, Roberta was very close to her maternal grandmother.
Janet Galbraith, age 68, died on May 27, 2024, after a brief battle with lung disease. Born on June 18, 1955, Janet is survived by her husband Rick.
Evelyn Marie Haertel, age 88, died on April 29, 2024. She is survived by her son, daughter, and granddaughter.
Larry “Butch” Haile, age 80, died on May 29, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland. Born in Oklahoma City, Butch was an Army veteran.
MayRose Herberger, age 87, died on April 30, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. Born on May 18, 1936, in Killdeer, N.D., she was the ninth of 11 children.
Debi Hertel, age 68, died on April 20, 2024. Born on March 30, 1956, in Whittier, Calif., Debi was an animal rights and environmental activist.
Gary Hottel, age 79, died peacefully in 2024. Born on June 15, 1944, in Yakima, Wash., Gary was a Vietnam War veteran.
James Howell, age 90, died on May 26, 2024. Born on January 15, 1934, James was an architect and transportation advocate.
Marcella “Marcy” Howell, age 95, died on May 31, 2024. Born on September 1, 1928, in Faulk County, S.D., Marcy will be remembered in a private memorial.
Richard Johnson, age 82, died on October 15, 2023. Richard enjoyed gardening and had a great love for dogs and people.
Michael T. Kaiser, age 78, died on April 15, 2024, in Bandon. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara.
Elaine Ann Leslie, age 94, died on April 13, 2024. Born on October 20, 1929, in Portland, Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and brothers.
Julie Mae Miesen-Harold, died on June 1, 2024. Julie was a beloved wife and mother.
Phyllis Ann Griffith Morris, age 76, died on May 25, 2024. Born on July 17, 1947, in Burns, Phyllis moved to the Gresham area with her family after her father’s death.
Thomas A. Ries, age 67, died on April 25, 2024. Born on January 22, 1957, in Sonoma, Calif., Thomas was a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine.
James Roberts, age 92, died on May 27, 2024. Born on May 27, 1932, James earned his degrees from Oregon State University and was a dedicated educator.
Helen Rumberger, age 93, died on June 1, 2024. Born in Bayfield, New Brunswick, Helen emigrated to the U.S. in her teens.
Katherine Stark, age 49, died after a battle with cancer. Katherine was known for her volunteer work with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Donna Ulrich, age 82, died on May 20, 2024. Born on May 27, 1941, in Medford, Donna was dedicated to her profession and family.
Ronald Walsh, age 57, died in 2024. Born on March 6, 1966, Ronald enjoyed fishing and working across various locations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Robert Wenzel, age 88, died on May 19, 2024. Born on December 27, 1935, in Portland, Robert was drafted into the US Army in 1959.
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