Merrilin Johnson-Gregoire, age 82, was born in Northeast Portland, Oregon, on June 12, 1943, and passed away on April 4, 2026, in the Bethany area of Northwest Portland, Oregon. Merrilin lived a life marked by resilience, strength, and a deep ability to connect with others. From a young age, she learned to navigate life on her own, carrying that independence and adaptability with her throughout the years. She was known for her vibrant personality, spontaneous spirit, and her unique ability ...

Today, we honor and celebrate the life of Claudiette Helen Moreland, lovingly known as Claudia to those fortunate enough to know and cherish her. Born on September 20, 1957, in Portland, Oregon, Claudia was raised on 14th and Wygant in Northeast Portland, where she was surrounded by the love of family, the support of lifelong friends, and a strong foundation of faith. These cherished influences helped shape the remarkable woman she worked to become. Many who knew Claudia described her as ...

Margaret Diane Valentine Gutman of Gresham, Oregon passed away on March 29, 2026 at age 86 following complications from hip surgery.  The last year of her life was very challenging physically but she navigated the ups and downs with immense grace and valor. It was impressive to behold.   Diane was born on June 15, 1939 “in a small house on Main Street in Harrisville, West Virginia” as she wrote in a beautiful scrapbook she crafted of her life up to then. Her ...

Molly Catherine Mannenbach (Malone) slipped peacefully from this world in the early hours of  May 28,  2026 . She leaves a long legacy of educating little ones, sharing with many the art of Irish Dance and deep friendships.   She  lived the majority of her life in North Portland. Born September 23, 1963, the daughter of James and Sally , she  attended Holy Redeemer School, St Mary’s Academy and the University of Portland from which she graduated with a degree ...

Bertha Viola Brannon, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. Born on May 19, 1937, in Hooks, Texas she was the eighth of nine children born to Theodore Forte Sr., and Minnie Bell (Brown) Forte. Bertha graduated from Hooks High School in May 1956. Shortly after graduation, with the help and support of her sister Janie Lue, she relocated to Portland, Oregon.  It was there that she met her future husband, Melvin Brannon, during a visit to his sister ...