Obituary: Michael Lloyd Coffey, 78, Carson

Michael Lloyd Coffey, of Carson, Washington, passed away July 21, 2026, at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.  He was born September 26, 1947, and was 78 at the time of passing.  Michael was born in Portland, Oregon, to Ernest Lloyd Coffey and Mary Ellen (Skinner) Coffey and married to Joyce Ellen Coffey (Williams).

Mike and Joyce married October 29, 1979. He has two brothers and a sister; Alan, John & Charon; a son; three daughters; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren.

Mike served in the US Navy for over 20 years, working on Naval Aircraft Carriers.  He loved his time at sea and on the ships, and while in the service, he traveled to many places including Italy, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Australia, just to name a few.

He was an avid reader and collector of books; he had a large library in the house with hundreds of books.

After his military career, he began a second career with Boeing, where he worked for 20 years.

Military Honors were performed by the United States Navy on August 11, 2026, at Anderson’s Tribute Center in Hood River, Oregon, and his cremated remains will be scattered at sea by the US NAVY.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home (156 NE Church Avenue, White Salmon, Washington). Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.   

Death Notice: Grace Strand, 88, Carson

Grace Strand passed away on September 10th, 2024, at her home in Carson, Washington with family by her side. Grace was born on April 2nd, 1936, and was 88 years of age at the time of passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, Washington.  Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.      

Death Notice: Tibor Mihacsi, 63, Carson

Tibor Mihacsi passed away on May 26, 2024, in Carson, Washington.  Tibor was born on August 3, 1960 in Montague, California. He was 63 years of age at the time of passing.  

Services are pending with arrangements under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, Washington.  Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.

Death Notice: Michael DePonzi, 80, Carson

Michael DePonzi passed away on May 25, 2023, in Carson, Washington.  Michael was born September 16, 1942, and was 80 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.