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: Kirby Harold Denny, 87, The Dalles

Kirby Harold Denny, age 87, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away at a local care facility on July 14, 2025.

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

Obituary: Aaron Mark Helseth, 50, The Dalles

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Aaron Helseth, who departed this life on June 23, 2025. Aaron was a devoted father, a fiercely loyal friend, and a man who lived his life with humility, kindness, and quiet strength.

Aaron spent his life finding beauty in the simple and overlooked. He had a gifted eye for transforming the ordinary into something meaningful, whether it was a forgotten piece of furniture or a cooked meal made with love.

Aaron’s greatest joy and purpose in life was being a father. His love for his kids was boundless- a rare, unshakable connection that will endure forever. Their bond was one that words cannot fully capture, built on unconditional love, trust, and a deep understanding. His children were his pride and joy and it was with them he shared a love that will never be replaced or replicated.

To know Aaron was to know compassion. He carried a forgiving heart, never holding grudges, and always offering grace. He was the kind of man who always saw the best in people, even when they couldn’t see it themselves. His presence comforted those around him, and his laughter had a way of softening even the hardest of days.

Aaron will be remembered not just for who he was, but for how he made people feel: accepted, seen, and loved without condition.

He is survived by his three beloved children, Abbey, Gabe, and Jackson, his grandson Mateo, son-in-law Tony, his parents Karen and Bob Fisher, and sister Angie, who will carry his spirit and love with them always, along with extended family and friends whose lives he deeply touched.

A celebration of Aaron’s life will be held @ The Dalles Armory on Sunday, August 3rd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In place of flowers, the family asks that you honor Aaron’s legacy by sharing a meal with someone you love, forgiving freely, and finding beauty where others might not think to look.

Rest easy, Dad. You were deeply loved and will forever be deeply missed