OBITUARIES

Feb 16, 2021

Susan Gale Ruiz, simply referred to as “Sue”, was born in Salem, Oregon on May 04, 1949 to Fran Folkstad & Richard Highberger. She lived throughout her youth and all her adulthood in Salem. She stayed faithful to her hometown and resided in Salem, Oregon her entire 71 years of life, where she raised all four of her kids,...

Feb 16, 2021

Gerald Melin passed on Tuesday February 16, 2021.  He was 77 years old.  He had been many things including a city council member, a school teacher, and a Unity Minister ordained in 1977.  He served churches in Sheboygan, WI, Livermore, Castro Valley and Sonora, CA and Salem, and Gleneden Beach, OR.  After he retired from active ministry in 2000,...

Feb 11, 2021

David Oscar Theodoriches was born on September 30 th , 1968 in Hood River, Oregon to Sharon Maureen Stack and David Robert Pearson. Oscar passed away on February 11 th , 2021 in Salem, Oregon peacefully in his home. Oscar fought through the pain for so many years and wanted to be there for his family and friends. In...

Jan 23, 2021

Jesus G Ayala, 77, born December 25, 1943 in Asherton, Texas went to be with our Lord , Saturday January 23, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Gabriel and Juanita Ayala, and brothers Alejandro Ayala and Jose Ayala.

He is survived by his children Jesse Ayala Jr, Armando...

Jan 23, 2021

Gretchen Ann Spoelstra was born on April 15, 1947 in Albany, New York to Janet Kirner Cheney and Winslow Cheney. She passed away on January 23, 2021 in Salem Oregon.  She married Rocky Spoelstra in the Salt Lake Temple on June 30, 1972.  Together they had two children: Kristen (Jim Short) and Erik (Kami) followed by seven grandchildren.

Jan 19, 2021

Ella left this earthly existence to join the love of her life and soul mate Gary.

Ella moved to Portland, Oregon, at an early age, where she grew up with her brother and sisters

She attended Robert Grey School through the 8th grade and then wen to Wilson High School graduating gin 1964.  Ella attended...

Jan 16, 2021

Bill (BJ) was born on October 1, 1934 in Springfield, Missouri.  He passed into the loving arms of his savior on January 16, 2021.

Bill was so many things to so many people that I can’t encapsulate him into a brief page.  His career started with the Santa Fe Railroad and ended after the merger of Burlington...

Jan 16, 2021

Rodolfo Oviedo Hernandez, known by many as “Cheto”, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2021. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart will always be remembered by his family and friends.

Rodolfo was born in Mexico to Jose Gabriel Hernandez and Maria Adela Oviedo Martinez on November 1,...

Jan 12, 2021

Salem, OR - Peggy A. Stamm, 68, passed away peacefully with family at her side January 12, 2021.  Peggy was born in Cheney, WA.  She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore A. Zerba, mother Lydia Anne U. Pielaet (Pickle), and her brother, Theodore O. Zerba.

Peggy Graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School.  She moved to...

Jan 10, 2021

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, C. Gene Garver, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, went home with our lord and savior Jesus Christ at the age of 89.

Gene was born on May 9, 1931 to Calvin Dole Garver and Golda Belle (Ling) Garver in Portis, Kansas. The family relocated to Salem, Oregon...

Jan 9, 2021

Jerri A. Aylworth, passed on January 9, 2021 at Avamere on Sunnyside Salem Oregon with her daughter by her side.

Jerri is survived by her daughter Jodie Traslavina of Oregon, son, Todd Pitman of Oregon, Warren Aylworth and his wife Tracy of Georgia and Robert Aylworth and his wife Pam.  4 granddaughter and 4 grandsons and 1...

Dec 30, 2020

On December 30, 2020, Charles Rodney Sabine, passed away at the age of 93 with his wife and daughter by his side. Charles, better known to his friends as Rod was born February 22, 1927 to Stanley and Catherine (Burgess) Sabine in Bridgeton Maine. On September 26, 1947 he married Beverly Ann Buxton. They raised three sons, and three...

Dec 30, 2020

On December 30, 2020, Joseph Paige, incredibly loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, passed away at home. Joe was born in Beverly, Massachusetts to Robert Chute and Theresa Chute. Joe deeply touched the lives of those around him and is loved by many. Joe was preceded in death by his father Robert Chute. He is survived by...

Dec 29, 2020

Shari Francess Butler, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020, with her daughter by her side. Shari was born on February 1, 1946 in Fitzsimons, Colorado.

Shari spent most of her younger life in Southern California, where she married and started her family. In 1972 Shari and her family went on to move to Las...

Dec 25, 2020

On December 25 th , 2020, Marie Cominos, loving daughter and mother, passed away at home. Marie was born on August 19,1928, in Salinas, California, to George and Helen Cominos. She attended school in Salinas as well as Hartnell College. Marie worked for the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office in Salinas for 30 years.

Marie was an...

Dec 24, 2020

Joyce Ann Waggoner was born on July 6, 1952. She was the daughter of Quilas Thomas Clinton (“Q.T.”) Branson and Ruby Mae Branson (née Robertson) of Belle, Missouri, U.S.A. She has one sibling, Rocky DeWayne Branson, also of Belle, MO.

Joyce married Don Waggoner on June 24, 1972 at Pilot Knob Baptist Church. They met in college,...

Dec 7, 2020

Marjorie Elizabeth (Owens) Boyer has found peace and joy entering heaven on December 7, 2020, at the age of 98. Marjorie was born in Tulare, CA, on June 16, 1922, to Irvin Earl and Frances Elizabeth Owens. Margie was the older sister to Virginia “Sissy’” (Owens) Del Re and Ronald “Bud” Owens. She attended Tipton Elementary School where she...

Nov 27, 2020

On November 27,2020 Santos De Leon passed away at the age of 78 from complications due to COVID.

Santos was a mother of six, had several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Santos was a natural born helper. She was kind, loving and had a tremendous faith. Two things she enjoyed in life were going to the casino and...

Nov 17, 2020

Karsten Sayer Johnson unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Tuesday November 17 th 2020.

Karsten was born on March 19 th 1982 in Salem, Oregon to Kevin and Nichole Johnson. He was the eldest of 6 children. His younger siblings include Kira, Brolin, Nicholette, Selene, and Joshua-Nephi.

Karsten spent his early childhood in Newberg,...

Nov 16, 2020

Born the middle child of Leo and Anna Berry, Marian loved to take care of people and knew from a young age that she wanted to be a nurse. After graduating from Anaconda Central High School, she attended Sacred Heart Nursing School in Spokane, WA where she was known for oversleeping and then attending Mass in her pajamas and...