OBITUARIES

Dec 4, 2025

Vincent "Vinny" Edward Engbretson

Commercial Fisherman 66

Vincent Edward Engbretson passed peacefully at his home December 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis and cancer. Never one to complain and always meeing life with quiet strength, Vinny remained positive through it all.

Born on June 5, 1959 in Astoria, OR to Glennwood and Barbara...

Nov 19, 2025

Lawrence Joseph Luquette “Larry” passed away Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, at his home in Svensen, Oregon at the age of 91.

Larry was born in Abbeville Louisiana, March 31st, 1934, to Albert Luquette Sr. and Ena LaPointe Luquette. He was the second oldest of nine children.

Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and served honorably until his retirement...

Oct 14, 2025

Sunrise: August 12, 1929, Garden city NYSunset: October 14, 2025, Warrenton ORGene as he was known was born and raise in Garden City, L.I., NYBorn to Theodore and Helen Bonk with sister's Katherine and Eleanor.Served in the US NAVY 1949 - 1953 onboard Aircraft Carrier USS CABOT.Married: Helen Bridget McGrath, 38 yrsJean Adele Thompson, 5 yrsJean and Dad traveled to...

Sep 26, 2025

Obituary for Judith “Judy” Honl

Judith “Judy” Honl was born on April 19, 1938, in Seattle, Washington. She moved to Astoria, Oregon, at the age of 2, where she grew up and later raised her family. Judy passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at the age of 87.

Judy studied journalism at Willamette University, where she discovered her passion for storytelling...

Sep 13, 2025

Keith Theodore Ranta was born in Astoria, OR on March 4, 1948, to Ted and Alice Lein Ranta. He passed away in Astoria on September 13, 2025, at age 77. Keith started school at Fern Hill grade school and graduated from Astoria High. He worked at AMCO shipyard and Bumble Bee Shipyard, later joining the Bumble Bee pile buck and...

Sep 11, 2025

MANUEL MATTA ALVAREZ was born to Yusidro and Dora Alvarez in Artesia, New Mexico on December 30, 1939. He attended Redwood High School in Visalia, California, and went to work for General cable, manufacturing telephone cables for AT&T etc. He worked for General Cable for 27 years as a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

He enjoyed playing golf,...

Sep 10, 2025

Warrenton, Oregon - Douglas Gerald Sauvageau was born August 10, 1955 to Gerald and Rita Sauvageau in Stillwater, Minnesota and died September 10, 2025 in Warrenton, Oregon.

Doug attended schools in Portland, Oregon, graduating from James Madison High School in 1973. In 1977, he joined the Air National Guard at the Portland Air Base, assigned to the 244th Combat Communications Flight....

Sep 10, 2025

Uta Ingeborg Marie Von Oertzen Summerer, 90, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. She was born on February 8, 1935, in Berlin, Germany, to Adolf Friedrich Wilhelm Max Von Oertzen and Ingeborg Erika Anneliese Jänisch. At the age of 15, Uta immigrated to the United States, where she was later adopted by her American stepfather and...

Sep 8, 2025

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Norma Sampson Adams born October 1946 to Edward & Hazel Sampson in Port Angeles, Washington passed away September 2025 at her home in Svensen, OR. She was born on the younger side of eleven tightly knit siblings. Norma was born into the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe & she carried the pride of her family & tribe on her heart and...

Aug 30, 2025

Astoria - Astoria-Sam passed on August 30 at home with his wife Judith "Ann" Dunkin and support from Hospice. Sam is survived by his wife; his two children, Brad Dunkin and Dr. Jess Hamlet; his brother, Carter and his wife Cathy Dunkin; and cousin, Sally Dunkin. Sam is also survived by a league of caring brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and...

Aug 27, 2025

Keith was born in Sacramento, California to Charles K. and Alene Linehan. Keith was the second born of their five boys. When Keith was one year old, his family moved to Astoria, Oregon. He was a graduate of Astoria High School and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Oregon Institute of Technology. He built his...

Jul 28, 2025

Kevin McCarty, born on August 8, 1984, passed away on July 28, 2025. A dedicated and passionate individual, Kevin's journey through life was marked by both his professional accomplishments and personal growth.

At the young age of 20, Kevin began his culinary career as a sous-chef, a pursuit that ignited a profound love for cooking and food preparation. Over the span...

Jul 9, 2025

Ronald Daniel Danen was born in Mankato, Minnesota, to Edmon Hultengren and Eunice Wilkes. He was one of six children.

At the age of 16, Ron joined the U.S. Army and eventually was sent to Korea to fight during the Korean War. While there he developed a deep respect for the Korean people. The Korean people appreciate Ron so much, in...

Jul 4, 2025

In the quiet town of Idaho Falls, Idaho, a gentle soul made her mark, not only in her beloved community but also in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to cross her path. Andi Porkchop, the calm, caring, and loving grief support dog at Buck-Murphy Funeral Home, departed this world on July 4, 2025.

Born in Idaho Falls, Andi's...

May 4, 2025

Lois A Kaino passed away on May 4, 2025 in Lake Oswego, Oregon. A memorial service for Lois A. Kaino will be held on Friday, May 16th, 2025 at Chinook Lutheran Church at 1pm in Chinook, Washington.

Apr 8, 2025

Jane Dianne Miller was born November 16, 1938 to Glen Harold Harman and Savilla Laura Craven in Lebanon, Oregon. She had a twin brother, Jimmy Dale Harman, a younger sister, Betty Jean, and a younger brother, Thomas Glen.

Jane began and attended elementary school in Siletz, Oregon and eventually moved to Toledo, Oregon where she attended junior high and high school,...

Apr 6, 2025

Evva L Middleton was born on September 26, 1951 and died on April 6, 2025. No services are planed at this time.

Apr 4, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

Mardelle Cecelia Clayton, 87 years old. Went to Heaven on April 3, 2025. Born in Virginia Minnesota on the Iron Range, moved to Oregon at age 11. She was preceded in death by her husband Dolan Clayton, her parents Ernest & Velora Kaisalahti. She graduated from Knappa High School, became a homemaker, her creative side saw many hobbies, cake decorating,...