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: Mark LoCicero, 60, Wasco

Mark LoCicero, age 60, a resident of Wasco, OR, passed away at Adventist Health Columbia Gorge on November 10, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Norma Springston, 89, Hood River

Norma Springston passed away on September 16, 2025, at Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Oregon. Norma was born April 30, 193,6 and was 89 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: Verna Lynne Martin, 74, Hood River

Verna Lynne Martin, age 74, passed away on August 8, 2025, at Portland Providence Medical Center.

A celebration of Verna’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Hood River Church of the Nazarene (2168 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031). A graveside committal will follow at Mt. View Memorial Cemetery in Hood River.

Arrangements are in the care of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

To share condolences or memories with the family, please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

Death Notice: Stephen R Shockey, 33, The Dalles

Stephen R Shockey, age 33, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on June 30, 2025.

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

Death Notice: George Joseph Kopp, 76, Tygh Valley

George Joseph Kopp, age 76, a resident of Tygh Valley, OR, passed away at home on June 17, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Michael Geri McDermott, 75, Vancouver

Michael Geri McDermott, age 75, a resident of Vancouver, WA, passed away at the Oregon Veterans Home on April 24, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Yvonne Pool (aka Quevanna Whitaker, 87 Hood River

Yvonne Pool (aka Quevanna Whitaker) passed away on April 11th, 2025, in Hood River, Oregon.  Yvonne was born April 6, 1938, and was 87 at the time of her passing. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.  

Death Notice: Billy Ray Jones, 94, The Dalles

Billy Ray Jones, age 94, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at home on March 7, 2025.

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

Death Notice: Guy Tillman Morris, 90, The Dalles

Guy Tillman Morris, age 90, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away January 15th, 2024.

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

Death Notice: Robert M. Salin, 63, The Dalles

Robert M. Salin, age 63, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 14, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Richard Kent Slegers, 83, Hood River

Richard Kent Slegers passed away in Hood River, Oregon. Richard was born September 21, 1940, and was 83 years of age at the time of passing. The funeral service and reception for Richard will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with a graveside to follow.

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: Darlene Ann Golden, 58, Hood River

Darlene Ann Golden passed away on October 7th, 2023 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital in Hood River, Oregon.  Darlene was born December 9th, 1964, and was 58 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: Grace Maxine Lutz, 102, Hood River

Grace Maxine Lutz passed away on September 21st, 2023 at Providence Brookside Manor in Hood River, Oregon.  Grace was born on February 12th, 1921, and was 102 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. 

Laurence “Larry" L. Taylor III, 81, The Dalles

Laurence “Larry” L. Taylor III passed away on September 17, 2023, at Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.  Larry was born July 7, 1942, and was 81 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: Timothy Allen Leininger, 71, The Dalles

Timothy Allen Leininger recently passed away at Mid-Columbia Medical Center, in The Dalles, Oregon. He was born September 21, 1951, and was 71 years of age at the time of his 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: Paula Marie Orozco, 48, The Dalles

Paula Marie Orozco, age 48, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 11th, 2023.

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

Death Notice: Gerald "Jerry" Michael Kelvin, age 75, Dufur, OR

Gerald "Jerry" Michael Kelvin, age 75, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away August 14, 2023. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Shelley Renee Caldwell, age 58, Tygh Valley

Shelley Renee Caldwell, age 58, Tygh Valley, OR, passed away on August 11, 2023. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Shirley Jean Kittelson, age 71, The Dalles, OR

Shirley Jean Kittelson, age 71, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away on August 4, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at the Spencer, Libby, and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR, on August 12th, 2023 at 1:00 pm with an Internment at Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry Heights in The Dalles, OR, to follow. Spencer, Libby, and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.