OBITUARIES

Jun 23, 2026

Sandra (Sandi) Jean Fordyce passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 in Battle Ground, WA at the age of 82. She was born on November 30, 1943 to James and Ruth (Stewart) Roberts in Chamberlain, SD.

Sandi was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by...

Jun 17, 2026

Gary L. Adkins

December 17, 1937 – June 17, 2026

"Good Morning family and friends, well apparently my time as a citizen of Ridgefield Washington is over. On June 17th at 12:30 in the morning, I became a citizen of Heaven. After a dialysis treatment, I had a seizure and took a ride in the ambulance to the emergency room and went...

Jun 9, 2026

Dolores Marie Jundt, 94, of Vancouver, Washington passed away at home on June 9, 2026 surrounded by family. A dedicated wife, mother of 6, grandmother of 18, great grandmother of 27 and friend of many.

Raised on a small farm she often recalled special times like during one Christmas when she heard a knock on the door only to find a...

Jun 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Michael “Mick” Ray Kipp

June 2, 1953 – June 9, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Michael Ray Kipp, lovingly known to family and friends as Mick, on June 9, 2026, at the age of 73.

Mick was a God-fearing man whose faith guided him throughout his life. He was...

May 27, 2026

Rocky Hanes, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Battle Ground, Washington on May 27, 2026. Born on December 21, 1953, in Vancouver, Washington, he lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and a deeply grateful heart.

He spent his career as a skilled craftsman, eventually retiring from the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. His passion...

May 24, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty/GBetty” DeTorres Viray entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 24, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous journey through illness.



Betty was born on December 20, 1946, in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines, to Silver Cantong DeTorres and Natividad Sanchez DeTorres. She spent the first years...

May 19, 2026

Billie Jean Zimmerly (Don't you dare call her Billie), Age 84, passed away on May 19, 2026, In Vancouver, Washington. Jean was born on October 18, 1941, in Murphy, North Carolina.

Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her strength, kindness, and unwavering faith.

One of her favorite sayings and guiding verses...

May 14, 2026

  Donna Marie Smit went home to her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Though we grieve our own loss of one we loved so dearly, we celebrate her incredible gain.

  Donna was born January 10, 1941 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Laudie V. and Mildred C. Kovash. She spent her first eight years...

May 13, 2026

Dakota (Hart) Deschamps

May 1, 1995 – May 13, 2026

Dakota (Hart) Deschamps, 31, of La Center, Washington, passed away on May 13, 2026. 

Dakota is survived by his parents, Doug and Katrina Deschamps; his brother, Dustin Deschamps; and his sisters, Demica Deschamps and Deja Deschamps.

Dakota was previously a member of Laborers Local Union 737 and worked with Hoffman Construction, Inc. He was...

May 12, 2026

Lorina Rosemary Haynes (Ricard), fondly known as Rose or Rosie by family and friends, was born on September 25th, 1939. She was the cherished eldest daughter of Wilfred and Lilly Ricard and older sister to Fred, Ed, Ted, Larry, Louie and Dolly Ricard.

Family was everything to Rose. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She came...

May 6, 2026

Jim passed away peacefully on May 6, surrounded by family and embraced by love and gratitude for a life well lived. He was 88 years old.

Jim was born on December 30, 1937, to Ceasar and Julia Allais. He grew up in North Portland alongside his sister, Anna Rose, and brother, Walt. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956....

May 5, 2026

Carol Jean Wilson

December 22, 1938 - May 5, 2026

Carol (Larkins) Wilson passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her Battle Ground home on May 5, at the age of 87. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Carol was born on December 22, 1938 in Olympia, Washington to Richard Larkins and Margarete (Harder) Larkins; she was the...

May 5, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Dauw passed away peacefully on the morning of May 5th, 2026 at the age of 66. She passed after a two-year fight with Pancreatic cancer.

Elizabeth was able to spend a final couple of days with some members of her family before passing

Born and raised in Wallaceburg, Ontario Canada. She graduated with a Masters of Music, Orchestral Conducting and...

May 1, 2026

Walter Pete Smick, 77, passed away on May 1st, 2026 in Vancouver, WA. He was born to Peter and Amy Smick on March 17th in Vancouver, WA.

Walter, known to family and friends as Butch or Wally, grew up in Moulton Falls, WA. He spent his childhood playing with his twin sister, Linda, and older sister, Pat in the woods and...

Apr 28, 2026

Thomas Michael Dordan, 72, of Brush Prairie, Washington, passed away April 28, 2026 after a courageous 6-1/2 year long battle with cancer: first multiple myeloma, then myelodysplastic syndrome, and finally acute myeloid leukemia. He died at home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in the doctor’s office on May 17, 1953 to Gerald (Jerry) Patrick and Alice Zella (Slonecker)...

Apr 27, 2026

Gary Ray Bender, 73, passed away on April 27th, 2026 in Brush Prairie, WA. He was born to Ronald and Carol Potter Bender on January 11th, 1953, in Albuquerque, NM.

As a young teen he was pricked in his heart by the Holy Spirit, he then began searching for a living and saving faith. God led him to Alaska and at...

Apr 14, 2026

Josephine Adele Wood passed away very peacefully in the early morning of April 14, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on February 22, 1933, in Whitehall, Montana.

Adele, her preferred name, grew up in Burien, Washington. As a youth, she loved to draw. She especially loved drawing in pencil and her beloved cat “Boots.” Her love of art,...

Apr 14, 2026

Apr 12, 2026

Jake Roest passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 86. He was named Jacobus Pieter, born on December 21, 1939 to Cornelius and Gertrude Roest in Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands. He was the second of 6 sons and was raised on a dairy farm.

Jake and his family immigrated to San Diego, California in 1956 with hopes of finding...

Apr 10, 2026

Gary Raymond Ek passed away to his heavenly home on April 10, 2026 at the age of 78, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on January 23, 1948 in Vancouver, WA and lived in Vancouver his entire life. He was in the Army Reserves for 6 years and worked as a carpenter and general contractor until retirement.

Gary was...