Death Notice: Stephanie Margaret Koffler, 78, Hood River

Stephanie Margaret Koffler passed away on December 3, 2025, at Hood River Post Acute in Hood River, Oregon. Stephanie was born May 24, 1947, and was 78 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Judith Shuman, 86, Hood River

Judith Shuman passed away November 30, 2025 at home in Hood River, Oregon. Judith was born April 22, 1939 and was 86 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Alan Bernard Burnham, 97, Hood River

Alan Bernard Burnham passed away on December 2, 2025, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Oregon. Alan was born May 6, 1928, and was 97 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Alvin Edward Brown, 70, The Dalles

Alvin Edward Brown passed away on November 27, 2025, in The Dalles, Oregon. Alvin was born on December 4, 1954, and was 70 at the time of his passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Emily Coats Stovall, 41, Portland

Emily Coats Stovall, age 41, a resident of Portland, OR, passed away on November 28, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Jerry D Vowels Sr, 67, The Dalles

Jerry D Vowels Sr, age 67, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on November 17, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Obituary: Irene Louise Carstens Kornegay, 79, The Dalles

Irene was born July 25, 1946, to Lorraine (Hileman) and Earl “Bud” Carstens in Pendleton, Oregon, and graduated from Pendleton High School in 1964. Later that yea,r she enrolled at Eastern Oregon College, majoring in Art where she met her husband of 60 years, Charles “Chuck” Kornegay. The two married in 1965 and welcomed their first daughter in LaGrande. In the summer of 1969, they relocated to The Dalles for Chuck’s teaching job at The Dalles High School. They welcomed two more daughters in 1970 and 1971.

Irene worked at Dry Hollow Elementary as a Playground and Special Education Paraprofessional from 1975 to 1988. In 1988, she was hired as an Executive Office Manager at Columbia Aluminum/Goldendale Aluminum Company. In 1993, she was promoted to Retirement Plan Administrator, where she worked until the plant closed.

Irene enjoyed her retirement and hosting extravagant holiday parties at the house she and her husband built. Her days were spent listening/dancing to rock-n-roll music with her husband, spending time with her grandkids, gardening, designing and decorating her home, and creating elaborate Halloween costumes. Some of her favorite projects were sewing all three daughters’ wedding dresses.

Irene is survived by her husband Chuck, three daughters: Shannon (Tim) Carrier, Kristen (Jai) Ringer, and Dawn Marie (Terry) Hert; five grandchildren: Avery (Nikki) Ringer, Clayton (Elizabeth) Ringer, Charlie Hert, Courtney Hert, and Amber (Matt) Boggs; and three great-granddaughters: Parker, Kinsey and Scarlet; two very special people who were considered her “spare children”: Julia O’Hara-Kock and Bill Dey, numerous nieces, nephews and her best friend of nearly 50 years Roseann Coyle.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, December 13, 2025, from Noon to 3 p.m. at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles. In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial Contribution in Irene’s name to The Dalles Art Center at www.thedallesartcenter.org or mail: 220 E Fourth St, The Dalles, OR 97058.

Obituary: Ralph Olin Browning, 77, The Dalles

Ralph Olin Browning, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on November 24, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1948, to Robert Olin Browning and Marian Jean Davis Browning, and he grew up in The Dalles, Oregon.

Ralph graduated from Wahtonka High School in 1966, where he served as Honor Society President and Class President. A talented student-athlete, he played football, basketball, and ran track. He continued his education at the University of Oregon and Western Oregon College of Education, later earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries from Oregon State University.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years as a submariner and diver. Following his service, Ralph worked across Alaska in Kodiak, Afognak Island, and Seward, as well as in Baker City, Oregon, and Boise, Idaho. He retired from the U.S. Forest Service after more than 30 years of dedicated service.

Ralph was an avid outdoorsman with a deep love for salmon and steelhead fishing, as well as waterfowl hunting. He cherished friendships and enjoyed spending time socializing with friends at The River Tap.

Ralph’s memory will be carried on by his brother, Robert Lee Browning, his sister, Carol Jean Rousseau, and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Olin Browning and Marian Jean Davis Browning, and his brother-in-law, Alan Rousseau.

He will be remembered for his humor, his kindness, his dedication, and the strong community of loved ones whose lives he touched. Ralph leaves behind a legacy of service, laughter, and a life lived to the fullest.

Death Notice: Irene Louise Kornegay, 79, The Dalles

Irene Louise Kornegay, age 79, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on November 29, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12 - 3 p.m. at Bargeway Pub in The Dalles, OR.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Melvin Eugene Holmes, 87, Wamic

Melvin Eugene Holmes, age 87, a resident of Wamic, OR, passed away on November 29, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Barbara Joyce Warren, 89, Maupin

Barbara Joyce Warren, age 89, a resident of Maupin, OR, passed away at home on November 19, 2025.

Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home is in care of Arrangements.

Death Notice: Ernesto 'Nesto' Torres, 46, Hood River

Ernesto 'Nesto' Torres entered this world on July 16, 1979 and passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2025 at the age of 46.

Nesto spent his early years in Hood River, Oregon where he played football, was an avid chess player and played music in a local band. He lived in Oregon's high desert for most of his adult life where he enjoyed fishing, watching football, motor sports, gaming and spending time with his family and kids. He will be remembered for his easy going nature, loving kindness and great smile. Nesto was the eldest of three children born to Herminio Torres and Elida Lozano de Torres. He is survived by two children, Ellie and Izzac who were his greatest joy, a grandchild, Nebula, two sisters, Luz Elena Torres de Vasquez and Stella Irma Torres, his parents Herminio Torres and Elida Lozano de Torres and his beloved dog, Brutus. Rest in peace Nesto, you will be very missed. 'Fly Eagles Fly'. 

Death Notice: Lillian Clare Auld, 93, Hood River

Lillian Clare Auld passed away on November 17, 2025, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon. Lillian was born on October 9, 1932, and was 93 years of age at the time of passing.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Randall Scott Garland, 56, The Dalles

Randall Scott Garland, age 56, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on November 21, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Bets Stover, 76, Hood River

Bets Stover passed away on November 20th, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon. She was born on March 2nd, 1949, and was 76 years of age at the time of her passing.

A private committal service at Great River Natural Burial has taken place. A gathering to mourn Bets’s passing and celebrate her life is pending and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center,
1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.
Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Leah Pyles, 84, Hood River

Leah Pyles passed away on November 14, 2025 at home in Hood River, Oregon.

Leah was born February 11, 1941 and was 84 years of age at the time of passing.   Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.

Death Notice: Willa Jane Varner, 99, The Dalles

Willa Jane Varner, age 99, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center on November 13, 2025.

Viewings will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 2 to 5 PM and again Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 8 to 10 AM, the Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM.

The Graveside Service will be Monday, December 1, 2025, at 2 PM at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Mark Alan Johnson, 65, The Dalles

Mark Alan Johnson, age 65, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at The Dalles Health and Rehabilitation Center on November 16, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Death Notice: Patrick John Charles Loop, 43, Tygh Valley

Patrick John Charles Loop, age 43, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on November 16, 2025.

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.

Gabriel Wayne Aiedail Kaldera-Brewer, 16, Dufur and Portland

Gabriel Wayne Aiedail Kaldera-Brewer, age 16, a resident of Dufur and Portland, OR, passed away on November 12, 2025.

A private family service has been held. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.