Obituary: Susan Marie Duarte, 60, The Dalles

The Dalles Ore., April 22, 2024 — Susan Marie Duarte was born July 3, 1963, in The Dalles, Oregon to Frank and Dorothea Duarte, she passed away on April 15, 2024. She graduated from Centennial High School, where her family lived for a few years to be closer to her stepdad’s work. She then attended Mt. Hood Community College. She has one daughter, Alyssa Duarte of Redmond, Oregon, and a granddaughter, Harper.

Susie worked in various places in The Dalles, though worked many years for Mid-Columbia Medical Center in various departments until she received a medical retirement in 2013.

Susie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she held many callings over the years. Some hobbies she loved to do were camping, gardening, watching and rooting for the Seattle Seahawks, and spending time with her family.

Susie is survived by daughter; Alyssa Duarte, granddaughter; Harper Darnielle, siblings; Larry Duarte (Janet), Lucinda Garrigus, Gary Duarte (Kelly), Frank Duarte (Jerri), Jeff Duarte (Joann), Cynthia Fridye (Robert), Jessica Duarte, along with many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

She is preceded in death by her father; Frank Duarte, mother; Dorothea Lewis, stepfather; Harry Lewis, siblings; Priscilla Duarte, Barbara Duarte, and Dennis Duarte.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home. The Funeral Service is Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with a viewing starting at 9:00 am. Following the Funeral Service, the Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

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