Teresa Monett Lowe-Young was born April 18, 1964 to the parents of Doris Ann Lowe and Henry Lee Lowe (both deceased). Teresa attended Sabin Elementary where she enjoyed volunteering as T.A. in the “Special Education” classroom. She also attended Cedar Park Middle School, Grant High School, Adams High School and Mt. Hood Community College. She received her degree at the school of “Hard Knocks”. Because there were no school bus service in the area she resided while...

Raymond Labarry Irby was born December 22,1955 in Mobile, Alabama to Elsa and Eddie Irby Sr., from this union Raymond was the third of five children. Raymond spent his early years in Mobile, Alabama until 1967 when his mother relocated the family to Portland, Oregon, where Raymond would attend Irvington Elementary and Grant High School. After high school Raymond worked as a dock worker and long shoreman at the shipyards. His hobbies included playing video poker and watching football and...

Danny Cordell Wilson, born on December 15th, 1960, in Portland, Oregon, to Athren K. Wilson Sr. and Jimmy L Wilson, passed away March 30th, 2024. During his childhood, Danny attended Woodlawn Elementary and Grant High School, where he excelled in basketball, football, and track. Beyond sports, Danny had a deep passion for art and music, showcasing his talents as a renowned artist and bass player, who inspired recording artists such as Jeff Lorber, Kenny G, and Dennis Bradford. Known...

Orella Compton Richardson was born September 29, 1932 to Kathern Walker and Tommie Lee Compton Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. At an early age she accepted Christ at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Orella graduated from Northern High school in Detroit, Michigan. She met and married Willie Richardson in 1950. To this union came a son Walter; deceased 1998. At the age of 38, Orella went back to school to receive a B.A. Degree at U.C. Berkeley. Orella worked as a teacher for 10 years at John...

Marilyn Denese Monroe, beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30 th 2024 in Portland, Oregon. Born on January 16th, 1955, in Portland, Oregon, Marilyn brought warmth, humor, and unconditional love to all who knew her. Raised by her devoted parents Veona and Charles Monroe, Marilyn shared her childhood with her Monroe siblings on Fremont. She also deeply loved her Branch siblings down on G-Block. Throughout her life, Marilyn appreciated the...