Celebration of Life for Concordia University's Dr. Richard Johnson, Sunday, April 29

He was Pastor at Highland United Church of Christ for many years

2012-04-26

A celebration of his life is scheduled at Concordia University – Hagen Center, 2811 NE Holman Street, Sunday, April 29 from 6 – 9 p.m. Read the complete article

Services Tuesday for Hilton ‘Buzz’ L. Ward

November 7, 1944 – April 16, 2012

2012-04-20

Hilton ‘Buzz’ Ward, 67 years of age, passed away Monday April 16, 2012 at home in Portland, Ore. Read the complete article

Services Saturday for Clarence Bethune

Bethune was the man behind the scene for many local families of color who were able to achieve their dream of buying a home

2012-03-27

Clarence Bethune, community organizer and friend to many, passed away last week from a stroke. Read the complete article

Services Thursday for Seattle Businessman Joseph LeRoy Gordon, 1924 – 2012

The funeral will be held at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, March 22, 10:30 a.m., with burial at Tahoma National Cemetery, Maple Valley

2012-03-21

Retired Seattle business owner, Joseph LeRoy Gordon, died March 13 at Virginia Mason Hospital at age 88. Gordon had battled age-related illness for some time. He was well known for  LeRoy Gordon's Auto Repair, whose clients included Sears, King County Metro Transit, Bill Russell, Larry Gossett and other notable Seattle residents. Read the complete article

Celebration of the Life of Joyce Kidd 1920-2012

She had taken care of everything she was born to do

2012-03-20

David Kidd of The Skanner News

She was always interesting and inspirational, ready to see the bright side of life. Into other's lives she brought generosity and thoughtfulness, cheerfulness and fun, and thought and care about all they did. Read the complete article

Services for Winfred Leon Menefee March 17

Burial will follow at River View Cemetery in Portland

2012-03-14

Winfred Leon Menefee was born in Portland, Ore., to Reverend. Robert L. Sr. and Mary L. Menefee on December 6, 1952.  He died March 5, 2012. Read the complete article

Gussie McRobert, Who Boldly Led Gresham for 10 Years, Dies

As mayor she led a delegation to establish Oregon’s first sister city in Africa

2012-03-12

Of The Skanner News

Gussie McRobert, who boldly led Gresham for 10 years, died March 8 aged 79. Read the complete article

Rob Ingram Dies at 38: He Led the Portland Office of Youth Violence Prevention

Bold, courageous and compassionate, Ingram led by example

2011-11-28

Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Rob Ingram Died Sunday Nov. 27 at 38. He led the Portland Office of Youth Violence Prevention with compassion and courage.

In Loving Memory of Deondrae’ 'DeDe' Clark: Devoted Father, Son, Brother, Grandson, Uncle

The harsh reality is Deondrae Clark was a victim of a senseless crime

2011-10-27

Submitted by Wanda Gonzales and Blanca Gonzales-Allen

As there are always two sides to every story, there are also two sides to every individual; the perception and the reality. Unfortunately, the latter is usually seldom seen. The harsh reality is Deondrae Clark was a victim of a senseless crime. Read the complete article

Native American Leader Elouise Cobell Dies at 65

Montana-based activist helped force largest gov’t class-action settlement in US history

2011-10-17

Matt Volz The Associated Press

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Elouise Cobell, the Blackfeet woman who led a 15-year legal fight to force the U.S. government to account for more than a century of mismanaged Indian land royalties, died Sunday. She was 65. Read the complete article