Death Notice: Dwayna Lee Holland, 71, Tygh Valley

Dwayna Lee Holland, age 71, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on January 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sport Park Club House in Tygh Valley on February 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

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

Death Notice: Keith Louis Hockman, 85, The Dalles

Keith Louis Hockman, age 85, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on January 7, 2026. A Viewing will be held on January 30, 2026, from 4 - 7 p.m., and the Funeral Service will be held on January 31, 2026, at 12 p.m. Both will be held at Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home, 1100 Kelly Ave., The Dalles, OR.

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

Death Notice: Thomas Gregory Elmer, 71, Hood River

Thomas Gregory Elmer passed away on January 13, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon. He was born on February 17, 1954, and was 71 years old at the time of his passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

Obituary: Patricia Anne Alfson Hartley (“Trish”), 56, The Dalles

Patricia Anne Alfson Hartley, lovingly known as “Trish,” passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1969, in Madison, South Dakota, to Terry and Dee Alfson.

Trish spent her early childhood in Madison before her family moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota, where she began her elementary education. In 1981, she relocated to The Dalles, Oregon, where she attended The Dalles Middle School and later graduated from The Dalles High School in 1987.

Trish continued her education at Western Oregon State College, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Business in 1992. Her strong work ethic and dedication began early—while still in high school, she started working for Edward Jones in 1987 alongside her father. After college, she built a long and respected career with Edward Jones, serving as a Branch Office Administrator in Canby, Oregon, and later moving to McMinnville, where she spent the remainder of her career as a Senior Branch Office Administrator.

Trish married Mike in 1996, and together they built a life centered around family and love. She was a devoted mother to her two daughters, Hannah (born in 1997) and Madeline (born in 2000), and she was incredibly proud of the women they became.

In addition to her career and family, Trish gave back to her community through years of service as a board member for Care for Kids, an organization she supported with time, dedication, and heart.

Trish’s personality filled every room she entered. She enjoyed NASCAR, football (especially cheering on her favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks), and had a deep love for the USA and patriotism. She also loved playing Pokeno, watching movies and TV, and most of all, spending meaningful time with friends and family.

Trish is survived by her husband, Mike Hartley; daughters Hannah Hartley and Madeline Esparza (and son-in-law Andres Esparza); her parents, Terry Alfson and Dee Alfson; brother Christopher Alfson (and sister-in-law Heather Lostrom); sisters Tara Donivan (and brother- in-law Ben Donivan) and Heather Runyon (and brother-in-law JR Runyon); niece Olivia Steadman (and nephew-in-law Connor Steadman); nieces Emma Alfson, Morgan Donivan, and Sadie Runyon; nephews Nolan Donivan and Logan Runyon; and great-niece Oaklee Steadman.

Service Details

A Funeral Mass Service will be held on January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in The Dalles, Oregon, with Father Rene officiating.

A Celebration of Life will also be planned for late spring or early summer. Additional details

will be shared once a date has been confirmed. All are welcome to attend both the Funeral Mass and the Celebration of Life as we gather to honor and remember Trish.

In Trish’s memory, and because her favorite color was purple, guests are encouraged to wear purple if they wish.

Trish will be cremated, and her remains will be distributed among family in places that meant the most to her—Hawaii during our family trip, as well as The Dalles and McMinnville, Oregon.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home, The Dalles, Oregon.

The family would like to extend a special and sincere thank you to the entire Providence Medical Team, especially the staff in the ICU and on the 5G floor. Their exceptional care, kindness, and compassion truly made a difference during an incredibly difficult time. They fought right alongside us as we prayed and hoped for Trish’s life, and their unwavering support will never be forgotten. We cannot thank them enough.

Trish will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her love, loyalty, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. Trish lived her life with a selfless and giving spirit, always putting others before herself. She was an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her and being in her presence. With her warm smile and contagious laugh, she had a way of lighting up every room she entered. Her strength, courage, and unwavering love for those around her will never be forgotten.

Death Notice: Virginia Irene Ring, 83, The Dalles

Virginia Irene Ring, age 83, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on January 6, 2026.

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

Obituary: Kristy Marie Hloucha (Mann), 47, The Dalles

Kristy Marie Hloucha (Mann) was born on October 25th, 1978, in The Dalles, Oregon, alongside her identical twin sister Chasity Jeffers to her mother Linda Huteson and biological father Daniel Mann. She was raised by her stepfather, Wayland Huteson, alongside her younger sister Anne Loop.

Kristy graduated from The Dalles High School in 1997. In 2010, she married Will Hloucha at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Their loving marriage lasted until Will’s passing in 2019.

Kristy was known for her kindness and caring nature, especially towards children. She dedicated over a decade of her life to working as a daycare teacher at St. Mary’s. Her patience, warmth, and gentle spirit touched countless young lives and families.

Kristy is survived by her mother, Linda Huteson; her father, Wayland Huteson; her identical twin sister, Chasity Jeffers; her sister, Anne Loop; her nieces, Sharon Burnham, Athena Huteson, and Mae Loop; and her nephew, Jake Loop.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Will Hloucha, and her biological father, Daniel Mann. Kristy peacefully passed away on January 8th, 2026, and has now joined her loved ones in heaven.

A Funeral Mass for Kristy will be held on January 17th at 10:00 am with a Rosary Service prior at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. A luncheon will be held after the services at the St. Peter’s Parish Center. Her ashes will be buried at St. Peter’s Cemetery, alongside her late husband, Will.

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

Death Notice: Judith Ann Tenbrook, 85, Hood River

Judith Ann Tenbrook passed away on January 8, 2026, at her home in Hood River, Oregon. She was born on June 6, 1940, and was 85 years old at the time of her passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

Obituary: Jack Lee Harmon, 90, The Dalles

Jack Lee Harmon, at the age of 90, passed away peacefully on December 11th at Harmony Adult Foster Home in The Dalles. He was born on June 1, 1935, to Lena and Ace Harmon in La Grande, Oregon. He graduated from high school in1953 and continued at Eastern Oregon College, graduating with a degree in Education.

Jack enlisted in the National Guard for three years and was honorably discharged in 1959. In 1955, Jack married his high school sweetheart, Una Mae Leavitt, and spent 70 years together, raising four boys (Jeff, Kurt, Rod, and Mitchell).

Jack is survived by his wife, Una Mae; children, Jeff, wife Laurie, Kurt, wife Marian, Rod, wife Patty, Mitch, wife Lacero; two sisters, Phyllis Taylor and Dixie Miller. Jack has 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceding his death are his parents and two brothers, David and Charles Harmon.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or charity of choice.

Service in his memory will be held at The Dalles Middle School Commons room on January 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

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

Death Notice: Betty Jean McGee, 94, The Dalles

Betty Jean McGee, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on January 4, 2026.

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

Death Notice: Margaret Louise Hemphill, 68, Tygh Valley

Margaret Louise Hemphill, age 68, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on January 1, 2026.

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

Death Notice: William Sherman Neal, 84, Hood River

William Sherman Neal passed away on December 30, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon. He was born on June 28, 1941, and was 84 years old at the time of his passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.