Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

On August 6, 2022, Michael Robert McAfee was set free after a long struggle with illness. Now he is running on the beach, dodging the surf, and chasing the sandpipers with his beloved puppy pal JJ. Or perhaps sitting down with long-lost friends and family to enjoy a root beer float, a Johnnie's #9 with extra Johnnie's sauce,...

Aug 6, 2022

Lois Paradice, 82, of Salem, Oregon passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 6 th , 2022.

Lois was born in 1940 in Maryville, Tennessee to John and Mary Welch. She met and married John Guerrero in 1958 and had children Sindy, Mary, Raymond, Angela, Michelle, and Paul. Lois enjoyed a life surrounded by...

Aug 5, 2022

David Lee Garcia was born on February 18, 1954, in Inglewood, California to Ruben and Pauline (Nunez) Garcia. He was born and raised as a Californian. He would eventually begin the trade of woodworking and would make custom cabinets. For David, it was not just a job, it was his passion and...

Aug 4, 2022

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Aug 3, 2022

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Aug 3, 2022

Carl Elton Budlong was born on November 17, 1928 to parents Percy and Emma Budlong, in Salem, Oregon. Carl would spend his childhood in Oregon surrounded by his six siblings and other family, and later chose to serve his country as a United States Marine, where he was stationed in California. He would meet and marry his beloved...

Jul 28, 2022

Janice Merle Kendall was born December 14 th , 1943 in La Grande, Oregon to parents Walter McKay and mother Merle Lovan. She was raised alongside her siblings, Mick, Hugh, Don, and Walter. Throughout her life, Janice had a deep love and enthusiasm for music. She went on to be a teacher at several schools around Oregon, teaching...

Jul 26, 2022

On July 26, 2022, Gilbert Wray Lawrence of Washougal, WA passed away doing what he loved—playing pickle ball in the park with his friends. His true love however was his wife Phyllis of 14 years.

On July 18, 1934, Wilber and Bessie Lawrence of The Dalles, OR welcomed Gilbert into the world. After high school,...

Jul 25, 2022

Veva “Ruth” Grigg was born March 10, 1930, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, to Loyd and Mildred (Boyd) Grigg. She made the choice to serve the Lord at age 10 and her faith sustained her throughout her life.  She married Clinton Hopkins on August 7, 1946, and to this union 8 children were born, and survive her: Sharon Darling,...

Jul 23, 2022

James Granner Garrick entered the world on May 30, 1936, to Dorothy and Carlyle Garrick in Webster, SD.  Growing up, Jim loved to go fishing with his dad and also hunted prairie dogs, cutting off and collecting the rodents’ tails, (ironic for such an animal lover). He appreciated his mother’s mouth-watering dishes, which contributed to his...

Jul 19, 2022

Jane Phyllis Bachmeier passed away in Corvallis, Oregon on July 19 th , 2022 at the age of 74.  She was born on October 24, 1947 in Laramie, Wyoming. She was adopted along with her sister by Billie Stewart and Howard Mason. Later in life she would reunite with her 6 other siblings. Jane would marry young which...

Jul 16, 2022

Stephanie Gene Luckini was born on January 14, 1995, in Salem, Oregon to David and Jennifer (Hayes) Luckini. Stephanie would grow up in the Santiam Canyon/Stayton area and attend Stayton High School with her two sisters, Ashley and Krysten. From a small child, Stephanie was well liked and was never afraid to share her opinion.

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Jul 16, 2022

John Francis Ruiz was born on October 10th, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona to parents Mary and Rimero Ruiz. Eventually moving to California and then Oregon, John lived a full life surrounded by family. He was blessed with his two children, son Johnny, and daughter Matea McCovey. His family will remember John as a man with a great curiosity...

Jul 16, 2022

Michael Dan Carroll Jr. was born on September 7, 1978, in Oceanside California to Michael Dan Carroll Sr. and Francette Venia. After his mother passed away, he was raised by his aunt Dawn and her husband Kaywood. He would grow up in Southern California and then later on move to the Willamette Valley and Mill City area.

Jul 15, 2022

Rosa was born in Britton, South Dakota on November 30, 1931. Her family moved to Oregon in 1936, where she met Don Schriver at age 5. She graduated high school in Albany Oregon, and soon after married Don, her childhood friend and sweetheart. They would have nine children over the next...

Jul 15, 2022

For 88 years, Gene's light shined in this world. He was a kind man with a charming wit and a servant's heart. Gene was God loving, a dedicated worker, a great friend, true to his family. He loved to share stories with folks and often told them to “be gentle.” Gene was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather....

Jul 14, 2022

Freida was born on December 21, 1938, in Hazen, North Dakota just a few days prior to Christmas. Her parents, John and Martha Stepper would raise Freida with her 13 siblings, 5 sisters and 8 brothers in total. She would graduate from North Salem High School. Eventually, she would meet John Collier and they...

Jul 13, 2022

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Jul 13, 2022

“Mike” James Michael Clayton was born on January 10 th , 1947 in Rosemead, California to mother Vila and father James. He was raised alongside his three brothers, Thomas Clayton, William Clayton, and George Clayton in the early years of his life, spending his youth in California, where he would attend Rosemead High School...

Jul 9, 2022

Mark Sherwin Hansen was born on January 19, 1974, in Salem, Oregon to Jimmy and Catherine Hansen. He grew up in Stayton, Oregon, graduated from Stayton High School, and served as a cadet for the Stayton Police Department. Public service, protecting, and helping others were constant themes throughout his career. He served as a security officer right out...