Estacada, Oregon Obituaries

Dec 6, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Dustin Ryan Nash, tragically passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 43 due to complications of his tracheostomy in Portland, Oregon. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Dustin's sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December...

Nov 20, 2024

Carol Ann Larison, born on November 30, 1964, in Redmond, Oregon, passed away peacefully on November 20 2024, Carol was a loving devoted wife and mother, cherished sister, and a beloved friend to many. 

Carol's life was marked by her unwavering love for her husband and family. She was the proud mother of five children, three sons and two daughters, who...

Nov 20, 2024

Rosalee Schiewe

April 12, 1930 – Nov. 20, 2024



Rosalee was born on April 12, 1930 in Broadwater, Nebraska. She passed away at her home in Molalla on Nov. 20th at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Frank and Nellie Matson. As a child, her family moved to Wyoming where she attended Whistle creek school and graduated from Powell...

Nov 15, 2024

Helen Louise Proffitt (nee Murray), born on August 5, 1936, in Jenkinjones, West Virginia, was the daughter of the late John Ealy Jackson Murray and Hattie Vivian White. She grew up alongside eight siblings, three of whom died in infancy, and faced the heartbreaking loss of her mother at the tender age of 10. Her father later remarried, and Helen...

Nov 8, 2024

Estacada resident, Roderick McCallum, died peacefully in his home, November 9, 2024. He had been battling cancer for the past year. He leaves behind his daughter and sister. Rod was 66 but retired several years ago as a diesel mechanic and moved to Estacada to spend his days hunting and fishing, and enjoying his close friends who shared in his...

Nov 7, 2024

Marlys Ann Estola passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

Born Marlys Ann Toppila May 28, 1937, in Lakota, North Dakota. 

She was the daughter of Otto and Vieno Toppila. Following her family's relocation to Warrenton, Oregon, Marlys attended Warrenton high school graduating as valediction. Twenty years later, she acquired an Associate Degree in Art from Red Rocks Community College in Denver, Colorado....

Oct 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ken Brown, a beloved resident of Estacada, who left us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 62. Ken's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Kenneth Dale Brown was born on May 30 1962, to Johnny Mack and Rose Brown in San Jose,...

Oct 22, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and Son, Ashley aka Ace Cyril Carlson, who left us on 10-21-2024. He was 42 years old.

Ace, as he was fondly called by friends and family, was born on 07-27-1982 to Julia and Richard Carlson in Portland. He grew up in Estacada, where he went through...

Sep 27, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Debbie Hobby, died on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Gladstone. She was 56 years old.

A private family gathering will be held.

Deborah Lynn Reed was born May 25, 1968 in Gresham, Oregon to Don and Emily (Wilson) Reed. She was raised in Gresham and graduated from Sam Barlow High School. She later married David Hobby and settled in...

Sep 23, 2024

Stephen Hayes, aged 76, passed away on September 23, 2024.

Stephen was born on June 15, 1948, in Tillamook Oregon, he was a beloved son of Dr. Clemens and Martha Hayes. Spent his formative years in Tillamook where he graduated from the Tillamook high school where he enjoyed playing on the football team. Cecelia Naegeli was his high school sweet heart and...

Sep 22, 2024

John Tymkowicz, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 22, 2024 at the age of 69. Born on April 14, 1955, in Oregon City, he was the son of John (Sr.) and Lorene Tymkowicz. Raised in Estacada, John graduated from Estacada high school and proudly served in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1976. His...

Sep 14, 2024

JOHN ALBERT THUN was born on February 14, 1954, in Oregon City, Oregon to Anna Marie and Charles Thun.

John was the eldest of four children in the Thun family.

John went to school in Redland for his Elementary years, then Estacada for his high school years and then graduated with the class of 1972. He then went on to take Automotive...

Sep 12, 2024

Bonnie Kiggins, 82, a Longtime Estacada resident, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Clackamas Valley Baptist Church, followed by a committal service at Springwater Cemetery. 

Bonnie Lee Howell was born June 28, 1942 in Silverton, Oregon to Wilbur and Luana (Guaroutte) Howell. She...

Sep 11, 2024

Mark was born and raised in Carthage New York to parents H. Roland Putman and Marjorie (Souva) Putman. Mark was a graduate of Carthage Central Jr. Sr. high school in 1972. He enlisted in the Navy and honorably served aboard the USS Midway from 1972 to 1975. Mark moved to Oregon with his girlfriend Michele Donaghy of 5 years in...

Aug 31, 2024

Jimmy Alan Gehrke came into this world on June 24, 1956 in Portland, OR. Jim was the seventh child of eight siblings. He spent the first few years of his life in the Skyline area before his family moved to Gresham. During Jim's high school years, he lived in Weiser, ID until returning to the Portland area.

Jim was employed by...

Aug 30, 2024

Truly a life to celebrate, beloved lifelong Estacada and Gresham resident, Letamae Conrey passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 after 97 fabulous years. Letamae had a full, wonderful life that included a loving family, decades of travel, cruises, and camping trips. 

Letamae was an inspiration to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She passed along three key lessons to all...

Aug 29, 2024

Margaret Luetta Miller was born on February 2, 1944 to Abraham and Olive Miller of Estacada, Oregon. She was the middle child of seven children. At less than four weeks of age she came down with whooping cough, which was a near fatal trauma for a newborn.

Her father had a temporary release from CPS camp in Montana to give help...

Aug 23, 2024

Kenneth Schultz, aged 90, passed away on August 23, 2024

Born Kenneth Lee Schultz on March 23, 1934, in Alva, Oklahoma, he was the cherished son of Eddie and Anna Schultz. At the young age of 2, Kenneth's family relocated to the Hillsdale area in Portland, Oregon and later moved to the Metzger area, where they began their lives on a...

Aug 15, 2024

Anne Catherine Debski (née Kempton), aged 56, died of a heart attack on August 15, at her farm in Estacada, Oregon. She is survived by her mother Delene Kempton, her two children Lawrence Debski and Deidre Debski, and her sister Beth Landon.

Delene gave birth to Anne via Caesarian on December 26, 1967; Anne was non-negotiably feet first and ready for...