All Obituaries

Suzanne Graham (Sue) was a mother, grandmother, and part of a caring community of friends-that-are-family. She passed away in her sleep at her Portland, Oregon home on March 5, 2022 after a brave battle with breast cancer which originally began back in 2000. She is survived by her children, Caitlin and Gavin Bristol, and her two grandchildren, Isla and Owen Naar. Sue was born and raised in Queensland Australia, daughter of Muriel and Cecil Graham. She exceled at school at St. Rita’s...

The world was blessed on September 20th, 1982, when Andrew Amparan was born.  Andrew would say that his life really began when Jesus called him at age 14.  From the moment he was called, Andrew lived his life for Jesus.  God gave Andrew an ability to see into the true intentions and motives of people – to see their core – their hearts.  He served in several churches in various leading and pastoral roles, helped at countless concerts, helped people hear...

John Michael Johnson, Mike to his friends, passed away at the age of 74.  Mike has been ill for some time and received several progressively worsening diagnoses which culminated in the diagnosis of Multi System atrophy last winter. Mike was born in Spokane, Washington November 26, 1946.  When he was young his family moved to Montana.  His time there left an indelible mark on him and he would share many fond memories of his home in Missoula with anyone he could and would make...

Margorie Ann Mendes, “Anne” passed away at her home, on September 17th, 2021, at the age of 73. Anne was born on April 8th, 1948, to Robert Bullard and Inez Van Beber, in La Junta, Colorado. Anne grew up and went to school in Costa Mesa, CA before marrying Michael Mendes and settling down in Alameda, CA. She worked as a Worker’s Compensation Agent for several years with Kaiser Permanente, as well as ran her own in-home daycare. She enjoyed cooking, crafts,...

Cynthia Finch Mayes was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She left this world August 25, 2021 holding the hands of her three daughters; Amie Voss, Krystle Rakers, and Kelsey Rocco, and spouse Greg Gallegos after fighting hard for over two years against pancreatic cancer. Cynthia was born in Casper Wyoming to Janice [Finch] Brown and Norman Harms September 21, 1951. She changed her middle name from Kay to Finch to carry on her Grandfather’s name...

Shawn Jay Shore of Scappoose, Oregon passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021, comforted by his wife and love of his life, Linda Jean, following a two-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was 62.  Shawn was born on July 4, 1959, in Portland Oregon, the fourth child and third son of Robert and Patti Shore.  He attended Jackson High School in Portland, Scappoose High School, and graduated from Waipahu High School in Honolulu, Hawaii.  He also attended the University of...

Diana Perez passed on 6/18/21 at the age of 55 of natural causes in Portland Oregon. She was born 8/25/65 in New York City to Marta Vivaldi Perez (deceased) and Andres Perez.  She remained single and lived with her family in New York City before following family members as they moved to Buffalo, New York and Portland, Oregon. She received her high school diploma in NYC and completed an associates degree at Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York.  She continued studying...

David Michael Lingnau, born November 10, 1964 in Las Vegas New Mexico, died April 27, 2021 in Beaverton, Oregon with family by his side. David was a proud and beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. David was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico where he graduated from Robertson High School and attended Highlands University. He had a passion for helping his community and volunteered as a firefighter and EMT before joining the family HVAC business, Ben’s...

Cheryl Dawn Dunkin 11/27/1964 - 04/06/2021 Beloved and caring wife to John Dunkin (married 6/9/1984). A great cook, dog mom, and beautiful spouse. Cheryl was born in Portland, Oregon and remained close to those roots. She graduated from Hill Hi High School Class of ’83 where she met her husband (John) on her first of attending that school about 41 years ago. Cheryl took a few admin and tech skills classes to gain her entry into the business world. She has worked for AT&T Capital...

Our precious mother, Frances Emma Shattuck (formerly Meier), age 83, passed away after a short illness on March 12, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Larry, brother Vernon, three children Steve, Laurie and Dan, grandchildren Sara, Logan and Thad, and great-grandchild Silas. She devoted her life to her family and friends, never letting anything get in the way of being a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, as well as true friend to far too many to...