OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hillsboro Washington County, OR
The obituaries in the Hillsboro Washington County, OR Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Hillsboro Washington County, OR's history and identity.
Johnnie Mae Angell
Oct 31, 2012
Johnnie Mae Angell, 89, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012 in Scappoose, Oregon. She was born in Ravenden, Arkansas, on January 28, 1923, Johnnie traveled to Oregon with her mother Francis P. Wilkerson, early in life. While attending a two room school in Lakeside, Oregon, Johnnie met Russell W. Angell whom she married in 1944. A year later they...
Kay Daniel Ketchum
Oct 28, 2012
Ketchum, Kay Daniel 76 May 24, 1936 Oct. 28, 2012 Kay went to be with his Lord Oct. 28 with family around him. Celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Ctr., 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro. Burial has taken place. Kay is survived by his wife, Marlis, celebration 59 years of marriage this...
Shirley Ann Martin
Oct 28, 2012
Shirley Ann Martin passed away at home Oct. 28. She is survived by her husband, Ernie; daughter Tamera; grandson, Caine; granddaughter, Katie; sister, Kathleen; and brothers, Robert, Jr. and Michael. A memorial reception will be held Monday, Nov. 5, 11 a. m. at the LDS Church, 848 SW 206th, Aloha. She will never be forgotten especially for her love of...
Riley B. Brewer
Oct 26, 2012
Riley B. Brewer, 81 of Forest Grove died at home Oct. 26. Survived by wife Mary, daughters Cindy Maudlin and Colleen Pascuzzi, sister Mollie Blevins, granddaughters Courtney Webster and Brooke Brotherton and great grandchildren Aedan and Samantha Webster. Riley was a graduate of Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City and Spartan School of Aeronautics. He married Mary Acosta in...
Wanda A. Grant
Oct 20, 2012
Wanda Alvora Grant was born May 18, 1925 to Aurora and Raymond T. Keener in El Reno, Oklahoma. Wanda was the youngest of three daughters and the family later moved to San Diego County, California where they resided in National City. She graduated from Sweetwater Union High School in 1942. In 1945, she married the love of her life Kenneth...
Leonard Edward Thompson
Oct 19, 2012
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Reta Dissen
Oct 16, 2012
Reta Pauline Dissen passed away October 16, 2012 in her home by the side of her loving husband, John. Reta, the oldest daughter of Charles and Olive Tanner, was born on the last day of the year in 1934 in Springfield, Illinois. She had one sister, Wanda Volz, and one brother Stanley, who are both still living in Springfield. She...
Christian W. Rehkopf
Oct 13, 2012
Christian W. Rehkopf passed away on October 13, 2012. in Hillsboro, OR. He was born April 19, 1936, to Christian W. and Lillie W. Rehkopf in Longview, Washington. His early years were in Rainier, OR until the early sixties when he moved to the San Francisco, CA area where he worked for the San Francisco Chronicle for 25 plus years...
Isidora Osburn
Oct 13, 2012
A service of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in our chapel. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Eva L. Contreras
Oct 11, 2012
Contreras, Eva L. 87 June 03, 1925 Oct. 10, 2012 Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 475 SE Third Ave. in Hillsboro. Viewing, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center, 1070 W. Main in Hillsboro. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Christine Jones
Oct 8, 2012
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when a vailable.
Sean Kevin Marcus Rodriguez
Oct 4, 2012
Sean came into the world on New Year's Eve, 1994. He was diagnosed with congenital heart disease at the age of six days. He survived infancy as a result of four major surgeries during his first year. Despite his physical challenges, Sean's intelligence became obvious at an early age. He taught himself to read at 3 ½ years of age....
Vesta Grant
Oct 1, 2012
Private cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Clara Jeffries
Sep 30, 2012
Private Interment has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Frank A. Dimeo
Sep 28, 2012
Frank Angelo Dimeo passed away September 28, 2012 at the age of 94 from worsening congestive heart failure. Fourth of twelve children, Frank Dimeo was born April 23, 1918, to parents Francesco and Theresa in an Aloha farmhouse. He graduated Beaverton High School, working a summer with the Civilian Conservation Corps before taking a motorcycle trip with a friend across...
Helen Holsman
Sep 28, 2012
Holsman, Helen Rich 105 Sept. 07, 1907 Sept. 28, 2012 We bid farewell to our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen Rich Holsman, who peacefully passed from this world on Sept. 28, 2012. She was born on Sept. 7, 1907 to Christian and Rosalie Rich and spent the vast majority of her 105 years in Oregon. Her father and brothers...
Karl Henry "Hank" Granat
Sep 25, 2012
Granat, Karl Henry 'Hank' 94 Feb. 02, 1918 Sept. 25, 2012 Hank Granat, long-time resident of Helvetia, peacefully passed from this world surrounded with love from his family and friends. Hank was born in Portland, the son of Swedish emigrants John Richard Karlsson Granat and Ellen Margarita Lindblad. Hank grew up in the Darlington District of Portland until the Depression...
Candice Freeman
Sep 23, 2012
Private Cremation has been held. A complete obituary will be publish when available.
Isaac A. Bohren
Sep 16, 2012
Isaac A. Bohren lost a brief but hard fought battle with cancer at home on Sunday, September 16, 2012. He loved Hiking, Bicycling, watching baseball, and spending time with his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, September 30,2012 from 1-3 PM at the Rood Bridge Park River House at 4000 SE Rood Bridge Road in...
