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Death Notice: Russell Ray Collie, 57, Hood River
Death Notice: Janet Louise Wheeler, 91, The Dalles
Death Notice: Joshua Alan Miller, 30, The Dalles
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Carol Jean Howe, a woman who lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and countless cherished memories. She peacefully departed this world at home with family by her side on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 95, in her hometown Hood River, Oregon.
Death Notice: Larry Leo Mayfield, 80, The Dalles
Death Notice: David Thomas Cartwright, 73, La Grande
Frances Lillian McCall, "Fritz" of White Salmon WA. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at the age of 92; exactly 20 years to the date that she lost her husband of 50 years.
Death Notice: Richard Thomas Newsom, 69, Rufus
Death Notice: Verla Dewie Wilson, 87, The Dalles
Death Notice: Steve Harold Wilkins, 70, The Dalles
Trudy Anne Hull Ferguson went home to Jesus on November 7th, 2023. Trudy was born to Eunice and Irwin Hull on April 7th, 1954, and grew up in Tygh Valley. There she embraced the beautiful countryside where she shared fond memories of raising animals and fell in love with riding horses.
Death Notice: Helen Marie Elton, 100, The Dalles
Death Notice: Shana Marie Henry, 44, The Dalles
Death Notice: Sandra Kaye VanGilder, 73, Wasco
Death Notice: Jose Ochoa, 73, Hood River
Death Notice: Delbert Long, 87, Hood River
Death Notice: Frances Cody, 94, Hood River
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicholas Charles Laflin, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this world on July 31, 2023. He passed away in his sleep from a heart attack. Nick, as he was affectionately known to all who had the privilege of knowing him, left an indelible mark on the lives of those fortunate enough to share in his warmth, love, and zest for life.
Death Notice: Martin “Marty” Guy Johnson, 71, Hood River
Death Notices: Carole Mae Rundell, 89, TD; Mark Scott Norcom Sr., 63, TD; Joseph John Wood, 62, Topeka
