OBITUARIES
Merle Eugene Kirk
Mar 18, 2021
Merle Eugene Kirk was born February 6, 1934 to Urban James and Zeta Genevieve Kirk in St. Paul, Oregon. He was number eight of ten children and the last to be born at the family home that his father built. Merle passed away March 18, 2021 at the age of 87. After graduating from Columbia Prep, a Catholic boarding school...
Miguel Angel Martinez Marquez
Mar 17, 2021
On Wednesday March 17, 2021 Miguel Angel Martinez Marquez aka Big Cat passed away with his mom by his side at Emmanuel Hospital. Miguel was born on July 25, 1999 in Silverton, Or. to his mom Marivel Marquez. When Miguel was 4 he was diagnosed with autism. But that didn't slow him down or keep him back! Miguel thrived in...
Marjorie Ethel Leigh
Mar 15, 2021
Marjorie Ethel Leigh (Chambers) died peacefully at the age of 88 on March 15, 2021. Marjorie was born on June 11, 1932 in Marble Hill, GA to Clarence Chambers and Ella (Padgett) Chambers. She is survived by her 5 children: Richard Albeck of Oregon, Lisa Hogan of Alaska, Lynnette Sizemore of Nevada, Shelly Lomax of Oregon and Glen White of...
Russell Wendell Baglien
Mar 10, 2021
Russell W. Baglien September 4, 1930 -- March 10, 2021 "To whom much is given, much is expected." That was the mantra of Russell W. Baglien, whose journey on earth ended March 10, at the age of 90. He was at home surrounded by his beloved family and lifelong friends who sent him away with prayers, tears, laughter and, above...
Paul Joseph Sowa
Feb 18, 2021
Paul Joseph Sowa, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on February 18, 2021 at 82 years old. He was born March 12, 1938 to Joe and Hazel Sowa in Woodburn attending St. Benedict's (St. Luke's) grade school, Mt Angel Prep and graduating from the University of Portland. He married Sylvia Hovenden Sowa and they remained married for 57...
Larry Warren Holland
Feb 18, 2021
Born and raised in Portland born January 31,1935 passed away February 18,2021 in Woodburn, Oregon. He is survived by his Wife Kathy, Sisters Sondra and Nancy. Four Daughters, one step daughter, many grand children and great-grand children Larry worked for Southern Pacific Railroad close to 35 years. After retirement he played golf, traveled and like to play bingo. A celebration...
Richard Howard Balin
Feb 7, 2021
Richard Howard Balin, born January 16, 1928 in Chicago Illinois, died peacefully in his sleep in his own bed in the home of his daughter Lauren on February 7, 2021, of natural causes. Richard was the husband of Rosalie Balin, father of Lauren sue Balin, Kimberly Ann Balin, David Balin, Pamela Cohen Berz,, and Barry Kreiter, father in law to...
Nancy "Pearl" King
Feb 4, 2021
N. Pearl (Widmer) King, 93, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021. Pearl was born to Dan and Elfie Widmer on August 30, 1927. Their family lived on a large farm near Sheridan, Oregon where her father owned Widmer Seed House. She attended a one room school and in 1944 moved with her family to Woodburn,...
Estela Valenciano
Jan 29, 2021
In loving memory of a true Angel Estela was born on September 14, 1954 in San Jeronimo, Purenchecuaro Michoacan Mexico to Laureano and Faustina González. She was sister to Carmen, Mela, Lupe, Chris and Salvador Gonzalez. Estela migrated to the United States with her family and was raised in Hubbard, Oregon. She attended and graduated from North Marion High School....
Mary Caroline Mcnulty
Jan 19, 2021
Mary Caroline McNulty was born August 12, 1921, in Rushville, Nebraska to Sylvester E. and Margaret Vifquain and lived to the age of 99. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and three siblings. Her remaining sister, Josephine Turner, resides in Gresham, Oregon. Her parents farmed in Nebraska raising potatoes, grain, and livestock. Recalling her youth, Mary would speak...
Betty Jane Dobbins
Jan 17, 2021
Our precious mother, Betty Jane Dobbins, passed away on January 17th, 2021. Mom married the love of her life, Bill Dobbins, in 1955 and moved to Corvallis, Oregon where Bill started his career as a radio and TV repairman. Together they raised their two children, Karen and Wayne, spending many hours supporting their activities as they grew up. Mom was...
Rafael Avila Torres
Jan 17, 2021
On Sunday January 17, Rafael (Ralf) Avila-Torres, longtime resident of Woodburn after a long battle with Covid-19 passed peacefully in his sleep. Rafael, Ralf or Ralfi to his friends and family was born on August 21, 1957 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico, to Soledad Torres and Pascual Avila. He came to the United States at the age of 17 to...
Betty Jean Kay
Jan 12, 2021
On January 12, 2021 Betty Jean Kay, age 94, of Tigard, Oregon passed away of natural causes. Jean, as she was called, was born on April 28, 1926 in Palco, Kansas. Jean grew up in a closely knit farm family of ten children. At age 18, after graduating from high school, she travelled to Portland, Oregon to help her sister...
Carlton Iver Gianella
Jan 8, 2021
Carlton Iver Gianella, a caring grandfather, dad, husband, uncle, and brother passed away on January 8th, 2021 at 84 years old. He was born to Ida and Carl Gianella in Sisseton, South Dakota on August 14th, 1936. He moved to Oregon when he was 1 year old and grew up on a farm west of Donald. He served in the...
Raymond James Krieger Jr
Jan 3, 2021
Raymond J. Krieger Jr. November 9, 1927 - January 3, 2021. Raymond J. Krieger Jr. passed away at the Salem Hospital Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born November 9, 1927 in Aurora Oregon to Raymond J. Krieger Sr. and Ivy Mae Burkholder Krieger. He attended Woodburn High School and during World War II he...
Gerald Lee Green
Jan 2, 2021
Gerald Lee Green Gerald (Jerry) Lee Green, 90, died of a tractor accident at his home east of Salem, Oregon, Saturday morning, January 2, 2021. He was born November 28, 1930 in Monte Vista, Colorado, to William Oscar and Frances (Lindenmeyer) Green. He attended grade school in Monte Vista. The family moved to Portland, Oregon, where he attended Benson High...
Donald Keith Troxel
Dec 31, 2020
Donald Keith Troxel, 89, passed away at home on 12/31/2020 with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born in 1931 to Kristina Ronning Troxel and Frederick Troxel in Corvallis, Oregon at his Grandma Troxel's house. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary, daughter Janna Sondenaa of Wilsonville, Oregon, Son Leonard (Carol) Troxel of Yuma, Arizona, brother John...
