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Doris Anita Orefice

Doris Anita Orefice

Jan 30, 2026

Doris Orefice passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 93. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Sal, whom she missed dearly.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family above all else. Family was the center of her world, and she found her greatest joy in time spent...

Peter Gregg

Peter Gregg

Jan 29, 2026

Peter was born in San Diego, California on November 12, 1955 to his loving parents, Peter and Dena Gregg. He had 6 siblings: Rick Gregg, Mark Notbohm, Annie Gregg (Allison), Mary Gregg (Burton), William Gregg, Amy Gregg (Carl).

Peter's early childhood in Mission Bay was adventuresome. Trips to the Salton Sea and Mission Bay beach, regular excursions to the San Diego...

Alan Charles Strickfaden

Alan Charles Strickfaden

Jan 28, 2026

Alan (Al) Charles Strickfaden was born on January 26, 1933, one of four boys born to modest and loving parents in Detroit, Michigan.

Raised in the Depression-era, he put himself through University of Detroit Jesuit High School and the University of Detroit by running a paper route and working at the post office after school. He eventually earned a degree in...

Mary Annette Dye

Mary Annette Dye

Jan 16, 2026

Mary Annette Dye, 66, of Woodland, WA passed into eternity peacefully at home on the evening of January 16, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1959, in Canyonville, Oregon to Eugene and Eileen Dye. Annette attended the Woodland School District. As a child, Annette was very social. She enjoyed adventurous activities such as making mud pies, roller skating, and...

Charzette Marie Vanderpool

Charzette Marie Vanderpool

Jan 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Charzette Vanderpool

Charzette Vanderpool (Kilgore), age 68, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Woodland, Washington, on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Her sudden passing leaves a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Charzette was a remarkable woman. Independent, strong-willed, and deeply devoted, she lived her life with quiet determination and fierce loyalty...

Patrick Joseph Lee

Patrick Joseph Lee

Jan 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patrick “Pat” or “Paddy” Lee, who departed this life on January 14, 2026.

Paddy’s story began in a small village in the west of Ireland, where he was born and raised. At just 16 years old, in 1962, he bravely set out on his own for a new...

Marilee Margaret Kelsey

Marilee Margaret Kelsey

Jan 11, 2026

Marilee was born March 27th, 1940 in rural Oregon. She passed away on January 11th, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington. She lived her entire life in Oregon, mostly in Hermiston / Pendleton area. She was employed in her early years as a meat wrapper in a local grocery store / butcher shop. She met Daniel Kelsey and was wed. Daniel was...

Ronald Leslie Lindberg

Ronald Leslie Lindberg

Jan 5, 2026

Ronald Leslie Lindberg was called to his heavenly home on January 5th, 2026. He died a peaceful death surrounded by his family.

Ron was born August 23rd, 1950. He graduated from Battle Ground High School alongside his sister, Mary, while serving in the National Guard until 1975. He lived and raised his family in Clark County.

Ron was preceded in death by...

Thomas Lee Ferguson

Thomas Lee Ferguson

Jan 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that our father, Thomas (Tom) Lee Ferguson quietly passed away, January 4th, 2026.

Tom was born in Seattle on November 24th, 1931 to Beatrice Ferguson & Frank Ferguson. He attended Queen Anne High School in Seattle. Shortly after graduation, he married his sweetheart, Helene Marget Monson in 1951. After 54 years of marriage, she passed away...

Lauren Kay Danielson

Lauren Kay Danielson

Jan 4, 2026

Lauren Kay Danielson passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on August 18, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Lauren grew up with a nurturing spirit that would define her life. She graduated from Bingham High School and worked in a variety of retail roles before finding her true calling...

Rebecca Smith Bocchino

Rebecca Smith Bocchino

Jan 1, 2026

Rebecca S. Bocchino passed away on January 1, 2026 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 22, 1958 to Bernice and Owen Smith, who both preceded her in death. She grew up in Lexington with her brothers, Buford and Pat, and sisters, Nancy and BJ.

Early in her life, Rebecca developed a passion for...

Daniel Wayne Meyers

Daniel Wayne Meyers

Dec 27, 2025

Dan was born May 7th, 1957 in Basin, Wyoming to parents Jack and Darline Meyers. He died peacefully at his home in Longview, Washington on December 27, 2025.

When Dan was almost a year old, his family moved to Woodland, Washington where he attended his schooling. While in high school Dan worked for his dad pumping gas at Jack’s Texico.

He was...

Martha Aline Christianson

Martha Aline Christianson

Dec 27, 2025

Martha Aline Christianson born on November 24,1949 in Glasgow, Kentucky to Windford and Maydell Baylous. She loved playing with her cousins and going out to the old farm as a young girl.

The family moved to Ashland ,KY and she finished school. She then went to College and got her degree. She worked for Dewilis Industries for 41 years. She retired...

Irvin Walfred Ritola

Irvin Walfred Ritola

Dec 26, 2025

Irvin Walfred Ritola, 79, of Yacolt, WA, passed away suddenly at home on Dec. 26, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1946, to Charles and Sophie (Niska) Ritola in Gackle, ND. He married Ethel Marie Ruonavaara on Jan. 1, 1969, in Brush Prairie, WA. He was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and enjoyed visiting with...

Vincent W Figone

Vincent W Figone

Dec 21, 2025

Vincent Walter Figone

 Vince (Vinnie) was born in San Francisco, CA on May 31, 1955. Later in life, He graduated from Battle Ground high school and then worked for P.U.D as a lineman, a job he loved. His favorite past times were racing motorcycles and muscle cars. He began racing bikes at Woodland motocross at an early age and never looked...

Laurence Marion Frasier

Laurence Marion Frasier

Dec 12, 2025

Laurence was born to Louis and Hazel Frasier at Chelatchie Prairie near Amboy, WA. His father farmed and homesteaded the land on which he was born, and he lived there for 97 years. At an early age, Laurence was nicknamed "Spook" by his childhood friend, Kenny Downing, and he went by this name his whole life.

Spook grew up roaming the...

Shawn Patrick MacPherson

Shawn Patrick MacPherson

Dec 10, 2025

Shawn Patrick "Ooops" MacPherson

March 16,1963 – December 10, 2025

Vancouver, Washington

Shawn Patrick "Ooops" MacPherson, 62, passed away on December 10, 2025, in Longview, Washington. Born on March 16, 1963, in Portland, Oregon, Shawn lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and deep devotion to his family and community.

Shawn was a proud graduate of Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground, Washington,...

Anita Maye Rothman

Anita Maye Rothman

Dec 4, 2025

Anita Maye Rothman passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Vancouver, Washington. She was born on December 18, 1931, in McDonald, Pennsylvania, and her journey through life was marked by dedication, love, and a profound impact on those around her.

Anita's family history is rich with the legacy of hard work and commitment to service. Moving as a child to...

Dennis Ray Kinnunen

Dennis Ray Kinnunen

Dec 3, 2025

Dennis Kinnunen, 70, of Goldendale, WA, passed away unexpectedly in New Ipswich, NH, on December 3, 2025, of a heart attack, just two days after the funeral of his sister-in-law, Phyllis.

Born in Ironwood, MI, on September 27, 1955, Dennis was the son of Reuben and Martha (Reini) Kinnunen. He graduated from LL Wright High School in Ironwood in 1973.

Dennis married...

Troy Homer Stewart

Troy Homer Stewart

Nov 29, 2025

Troy H Stewart

07/11/1968 - 11/30/2025

In memory of Troy H Stewart, age 57. Troy was born on July 11th, 1968 in Vancouver, WA he was welcomed into the world by his parents Dennis (Stu) and Bonita (Bunny) Stewart, to which both he has preceded in death.

Troy unexpectedly passed away November 29th, 2025 in his home in Longview, WA.

He is survived by...