Obituary Listing

Jul 22, 2024

Matt Reyes was born on November 20, 1971, in Sacramento, CA, to parents Marta Reyes and Jeff Reyes. He was raised in Shingle Springs, CA, in the beautiful foothills near Lake Tahoe. Matt attended Buckeye Elementary, Camerado Springs Middle School, and El Dorado High School, from which he graduated in June 1990.

Shortly after high school, Matt joined the U.S. Army,...

Jul 20, 2024

Kirsten Marie Thorslev (63)

October 19th, 1960- July 20th, 2024

Kirsten passed away in Providence Milwaukie Emergency room, surrounded by Family, “Thank-You, Gary for holding her hand for so many hours,” and thank God for cell phones for my brothers.

She had battled with many difficulties with her health, always surprising us and pulling through but not this time.

Kirsten was born in Washington...

Jun 12, 2024

In loving memory of Shawna Annette Morris

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Shawna Annette Morris, on June 12th, 2024, in Astoria Oregon.Shawna was born in Albany Oregon and grew up in Milton-Freewater. She attended McLoughlin High School. She enjoyed art, coloring, singing, and music.

She also loved to go camping and being on the Oregon Coast. Her favorite color...

Jun 12, 2024

Shirley A. Powers

Shirley Ann (Martin) Powers, 81, of Warrenton, OR passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. 

She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on November 1, 1942, the daughter of Therman and Mrytle

Martin.

Shirley grew up in Hermiston, OR, graduating from Hermiston High School in 1960. She

obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1967 and Master’s Degree in

Elementary Curriculum in...

Jun 4, 2024

Colleen (Coffey) Hansen of Astoria, OR passed away June 4, 2024.

Colleen was born Jan 11, 1945, in Hood River, OR. She graduated from Wy’East High School

and attended Portland State University. She met and married her husband Gerald “Jerry” Hansen

in 1971 and they resided in Astoria where they raised 2 children, Melissa and Jeremy Hansen.

Colleen was very close to her siblings,...

Jun 1, 2024

Sheila Irene Teague, 80, of Astoria, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024.

Sheila was born to Larry and Irene Peterson on December 28, 1943, in Cathlamet, Washington, the oldest

of six children. After the family lived in Washington, Oregon, and California, they settled back in Astoria

when she was 15. Sheila graduated from Astoria High School in 1962.

Sheila...

May 27, 2024

Barbara “Basia” Rittel was loved by so many. She was recently widowed by her husband Rick Rittel. They had a love story that is so touching, in which she came all the way from Poland to be with him. They were married for 25 happy years and she became a wonderful part of our family. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, spending...

May 23, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Faith Ann Bosin (1948-2024)

A much-loved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and friend

to many. Her smile was a shining metaphor to the loving, caring person she was and

you could not help but be captivated by it. Faith Ann Bosin, 81, of Warrenton, Oregon, died

after an unexpected sickness at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon.

She was born in Englewood, New Jersey...

Apr 21, 2024

Richard Arthur Beatty, 84, of Astoria, Oregon, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Twin Falls,

Idaho. He was born on July 26, 1939. Richard was a loving husband to Laurel Lee Beatty, a

devoted father to Vicki, James, and Steph, a cherished grandfather to Kristen, Christopher,

Kevin, Zak, Shelby, and Alyssa, and a doting great-grandfather to Bradley, Aiden P., Henry,

Quincy, Wesley, Aiden...

Apr 19, 2024

On April 19, 2024 Janet passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Born on August 10, 1940 in Philipsburg, MT she attended local schools graduating from High School in 1958. She married Harvey Packard in 1960 a year after they met in Seattle.

The couple have two children, Heidie born 1962 and Brent born 1964.

Harvey made a career...

Mar 24, 2024

William David Dunaway 

Born April 18, 1958 passed away May 24, 2024 in Astoria Oregon

William was born in Tampa Florida to parents James Dunaway and Betty Jo Fountain (Jackson). While William was born in Tampa, he spent most of his childhood Plant City, Florida. 

October 7, 1978 William Dunaway and Debra Garber married in National City, California. 

William entered the U.S. Navy in...

Mar 22, 2024

Elaine Price Blundon11/24/1955 – 3/22/2024Elaine Price Blundon, of Seaside, passed away in her home on the22nd of March 2024. She was 68.She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on the 24th of November1955, to Harriet Anne Parkin and Kenneth Edwin Blundon. In1962, their family relocated to Eugene, Oregon, where sheeventually achieved an early graduation from Sheldon HighSchool. It was there...

Mar 3, 2024

Carolyn Thompson Cummings Glenn passed away on March 3, 2024. She had been suffering from late stage Alzheimer’s disease and it is truly a blessing that she is now free from its grip and free to be the Carolyn we all knew and loved.

She was born in Washington D.C. on March 28, 1947 to Harold G. Cummings and Pauline Adams....

Feb 20, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Douglas Byrd on February 20, 2024, at the age of 57. Born in Astoria, Oregon, on November 23, 1966, to his late parents Diane and Melvin Byrd, Robert's departure is felt deeply by his family and the community that knew him well.

He is lovingly remembered by his...

Jan 22, 2024

Charles "BUBBA" Kuhn, 67 sadly left us Jan. 22, 2024 after a long illness.Bubba was born in East Meadow, New York May 24, 1956. Growing up, his family lived in many places. From New York to Arkansas, Arizona, and homesteading in Alaska. After working tug boats and fishing vessels he joined the Navy and continued his travels. Not long after...

Jan 22, 2024

Sharon Peterson passed away unexpectedly on 1/22/2024. She lived in Warrenton OR. 

She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her favorite TV shows, also doing her diamond art. She is survived by her children Jamie Leinweber of Warrenton OR, Russell Baughman Jr of Pendleton OR, Traci Hughes & Husband Pat Hughes of Hermiston OR, Kayla Baughman-Scott of Warrenton OR. Also...

Jan 3, 2024

Steven Craig Osterlund was born on June 16th, 1961 in Seaside, Oregon and passed away on January 3, 2024. He lived in Clatsop County throughout the entirety of his life. He graduated from Seaside High School in 1979. Steve owned a landscaping business for over 20 years and enjoyed spending time with friends and loved ones. He also enjoyed surfing,...

Dec 26, 2023

Seaside legend, William “Tumwater Bill” Howsden died the evening of December 26, 2023 at age 69. Bill was a very strong minded man that did not want to let go until he finally felt rested with family by his side and went in peace. Bill was born August 21, 1954 in Hayward, California to Woodrow and Ethel Howsden. Prior to...

Dec 4, 2023

 

James M McKee was born on February 21, 1987 in Anderson, IN. James passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2023 in Warrenton, OR, doing what he loved to do, “riding his skateboard”.

James is survived by his mother Lisa McKee, his children Porsha and Zion McKee, his sisters Crystal and Jill, brothers-in-law Matt Nicolai and Dustin Baer, and his...