OBITUARIES

May 8, 2025

Natasha ‘Tasha’ Fiapagopago Fuimaono was born in Gardena, California on January 22,1985 to Faitauamalefanaufaimafilifaiesea Philip Fuimaono of Leone, American Samoa and Mafatua Cerena Taesali of Pago Pago, American Samoa. She was preceded in death by her father and sister, Cerena Oliana Fuimaono. Tasha is survived by her mother, older siblings: Michael Faitaua Fuimaono, Alexander Faimafili Fuimaono, Nicholas Taeleiletoto Fuimaono and...

May 2, 2025

Ester Rose Waggoner was born on January 11, 1931. She was the daughter of Ernest Lucien Breuil and Odessa May Breuil (née Schmale) of Neosho, Missouri, U.S.A.

Ester is survived by her son, Don Waggoner (Salem, OR), and her sister Virginia Seward (Newtonia, MO). Ester has three grandchildren: Jamie Waggoner (Auburn, AL), Jennifer Dunnigan (Salem, OR), and Orie Waggoner (Salem, OR)....

Apr 30, 2025

Brigido C Sotelo Jr aka June was born June 15, 1983 in Salem, Oregon and has gone to be with our Lord, April 30, 2025. June was born to Brigido Sotelo Sr and Catalina Sotelo , and had 2 brothers and one sister. June grew up in Salem, Oregon. Attended Richmond elementary, Bush elementary, Washington elementary, Waldo middle school and...

Apr 28, 2025

Gary Wayne Clark was born May 3, 1946 in Moab, UT, he passed peacefully on April 28, 2025 with family members by his side. As a youth, in Utah, Gary was very active with the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. After leaving Utah, Gary made his way to Oregon where he met Patricia (Patty)...

Apr 27, 2025

Our beloved mother, sister and friend, Ann Schoonmaker Papworth, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 27, 2025 surrounded by her seven children. Ann was born to Jack and Ann Schoonmaker on August 1, 1942 in Amherst, Massachusetts, the second of five children, which included 2 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1948, her parents joined the Church of Jesus...

Apr 26, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Leah Margaux Downing, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 25, 2025, at the age of 49.

Born on September 7, 1975, in Fort Lewis, Washington, Leah was the daughter of Suzanne Marie (née Kerns) and William (Bill) Edward Fulsos. From an early age, Leah demonstrated strength, resilience, and a fierce love for her family—qualities that she carried...

Apr 19, 2025

Bonnie "Boo" Primozich, born on February 20, 1952, in Richland, Washington, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. A cherished figure in her community and a beloved member of her family, Boo's warmth and spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.

Boo dedicated an impressive 43 years to her career at State Farm, undertaking various roles...

Apr 14, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Rod Welburn passed away on 4.12.25 at the young age of 58. He's survived by his lifelong partner Christie, his #1 companion Memphis, his sister Shawna, 2 sons in Montana, and extended family throughout Oregon.

Rod worked at Riverbend for 30 years and touched many lives across the Valley. Rod was known as a stand-up guy with a tough exterior. His...

Apr 12, 2025

Patsy Jean Huie of Salem, Oregon passed away on April 12, 2025 surrounded by her family. Patsy was born on June 24th, 1933 to Floyd and Zelva Pope in Amarillo, Texas.

In June, 1949 Patsy married Charlie Huie, they were married for 39 years and had 3 children: Cherry, Terry and Rebecca. Later, she was married to James Huie who provided...

Apr 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Korson who left us on April 11, 2025 in Salem, Oregon. Jerry was a valued member of his community and remembered for his kindness, generosity and unwavering dedication to running

Born December 10, 1950 in Muskegan, Michigan to Mary and Frank Korson, he was the second eldest of five...

Apr 6, 2025

April 6, 2025.

It is with aching sadness we say goodbye to our spunky, bright, empathetic Leah.

Leah Joyce Yoder Anderson was born July 2, 1988 in Salem, Oregon as the youngest child of Jonathan and Joyce Yoder. Her older sister Mary Yoder Anderson and brother Nathan Yoder were clever and creative playmates in their home outside of West Salem. Leah developed...

Apr 5, 2025

Born on August 5, 1938, Larry was the son of Floyd Clifford Bevens and Mildred Louise Bevens. He grew up in Salem, attending Keizer Primary School and graduating from Salem High School with the class of 1956. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in both Economics and Political Science from Oregon State University.

Larry proudly served his...

Apr 5, 2025

On April 5, 2025, Fannie Maude Chisholm moved peacefully home to Heaven to her new life. She was surrounded by family and friends, resting in the arms of daughter Phyllis, and with daughter Trudy and Rick Thomas, a true friend and helper. Fannie lived an amazing life - and was full of spunk and life all the way to the...

Mar 30, 2025

Alice Joyce Doumitt passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 92. Joyce’s life was shaped by strength, faith, and a generous commitment to others.

As a young child, she and her family left the drought -choked plains of Oklahoma during the Great Depression, seeking a better life in the Pacific Northwest after the devastation of the...

Mar 19, 2025

Erik Christensen, 57, died Wednesday, March 19th , 2025 at home unexpectedly due to heart complications. Erik was born September 6th, 1967 in Albany, Oregon to Rosemary Smithson and Stephen Christensen. He later married Angela Luyet on September 15th,1994, they had been married 30 years. Erik had three children Bryant, Savannah and Rachelle. Followed by two grandchildren, Braxton and Cassidy....

Mar 19, 2025

Joan Heather Harmsen, 100, of Salem, Oregon died on March 19, 2025 in the loving embrace of family.

Joan was born December 21, 1924 in Melbourne, Australia to Angelina Challen and John Clement. She was raised and graduated high school in Adelaide, Australia. She met John Vincent Harmsen while he was in the service, stationed in Australia during WWII. They married...

Mar 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karin Neset Smith, who passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon, on March 13, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 3, 1947, in Munich, Germany, Karin moved to the United States and became a US citizen in 1976.

She married William N Smith, and they were married for...

Mar 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Shameka LaJuan Jordon.

Born April 27th, 1979 in Pomona California. Leaving us far too soon on March 7, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon. Shameka was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. A devoted mother, meemah, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She filled our lives with love, kindness, and...