Obituaries

Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Mar 12, 2015

Clarence "Ronald" Wilson December 17, 1938 - March 12, 2015 INDEPENDENCE - Ron was the first born to George Cyril "Cy" Wilson and Lila Hamar Wilson on December 17, 1938, in McMinnville, Oregon. The family moved to Monmouth, Oregon in 1945. Ron attended Monmouth Elementary, now called Campus Elementary. After elementary he attended Central High of Monmouth and Independence where...

Hazel Darlene Johnson

Hazel Darlene Johnson

Mar 10, 2015

Hazel Darlene Johnson October 2, 1928 - March 10, 2015 MONMOUTH - Hazel Darlene Johnson of Monmouth passed away at the age of 86 in Salem OR. Hazel was born to Hal and Marie Clary in October of 1928 in Highland Kansas. She was known by her middle name of Darlene, which she thought was a prettier name than Hazel....

Florine Lillian Kent

Florine Lillian Kent

Mar 8, 2015

Florine Lillian Gibson-Kent August 25, 1928 - March 8, 2015 Florine Lillian Gibson-Kent was born August 25, 1928 in Oakhurst, Oklahoma to Earl Victor and Delia Helena Gibson. She passed away March 8 in Dallas, Oregon at the age of 86. Florine graduated from Daniel Webster High in 1946, and earned a HRT degree at Chemeketa Community College. She worked...

Ann Marie Najar

Ann Marie Najar

Mar 2, 2015

Ann Najar January 24, 1948 - March 2, 2015 INDEPENDENCE - Ann passed away on March 2, 2015 in Albany, OR at the age of 67, with her son at her side. Ann was born January 24, 1948 was one of five children who grew up in and around Lebanon, OR. Ann retired from the Oregon Department of Revenue. Ann...

Diana V. Smaglaya

Diana V. Smaglaya

Feb 23, 2015

Diana Smaglaya was born December 17, 1927 in Kaments-Podolskiy, Ukraine. She passed away on February 23, 2015 at the age of 87. Arrangements by Farnstrom Mortuary.

Carol Vernon Cable

Carol Vernon Cable

Feb 17, 2015

Carol V. Cable June 11, 1934 - February 17, 2015 Carol V. Cable, age 80, died unexpectedly February 17, 2015. Monmouth - Carol was the son of Clark and Mabel Cable. He was born and raised in the Pendleton area and graduated from high school in Helix, Oregon. He attended Linfield College and was a graduate of Eastern Oregon College....

Jimmy Martinez Amaya

Jimmy Martinez Amaya

Feb 15, 2015

Jimmy Martinez Amaya, 69, of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away on February 15, 2015 surrounded by family and loved ones. The viewing will be held at Donelson Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, 1070 West Main Street in Hillsboro Oregon from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, February 18. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 19 at...

Evelynn Lavonne Parkin

Evelynn Lavonne Parkin

Feb 6, 2015

Teardrops Teardrops are falling. We embrace this sad day. A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect his spirit, so perfect his love, So perfect a gift from a Father above. Our child, your family is grieving this day, In our hearts God has told us why you couldn't stay. A spirit so special, so perfect, and pure,...

Michael Darrah Young

Michael Darrah Young

Feb 5, 2015

Michael Darrah Young August 17, 1969 - February 5, 2015 Michael Darrah Young, 45, was a man with a warm heart and a beautiful soul. He bravely faced the challenge of epilepsy throughout his life and finally traded in his worldly struggles for wings to fly on February 5, 2015. Mike was born in Portland, Oregon, on August 17, 1969....

Ricardo Trevino

Ricardo Trevino

Jan 30, 2015

Ricardo Trevino October 11, 1951 - January 30, 2015 SALEM - After a life filled with wonderful memories, and with his family by his side, Ricardo Trevino passed away in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 63. He was born in Robstown, Texas, to Victoria and Luis Trevino. In 1961, his family migrated to Independence, Oregon. Ricardo worked the fields...

Ethel Mae Barnett

Ethel Mae Barnett

Jan 28, 2015

Ethel Barnett Sept. 13, 1920 - Jan. 28, 2015 Ethel Mae Barnett died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at home in Monmouth, Oregon with her family around her. She was 94. Ethel was born Sept. 13, 1920 in Brooklyn, Iowa to Edward and Eva Mae Breneman, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1938 and from...

Sam Guida

Sam Guida

Jan 22, 2015

Sam Guida June 5, 1937 - January 22, 2015 Sam Guida, 77, of Pedee died Jan. 21 at home in Pedee. Sam was born in June of 1937 in Tampa Florida, to Delores and Sam Guida. Sam graduated from Jefferson High School and went into the U. S. Air Force in 1955 where he spent time in England and North...

Dennis Loren Ryan

Dennis Loren Ryan

Jan 18, 2015

Dennis Loren Ryan was born December 9, 1947 in Corvallis, Oregon to Loren and Betty Ryan. He passed away on January 18, 2015 at the age of 67. At his request, no services will be held. Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.

Kelly Marvin Wheeler

Kelly Marvin Wheeler

Jan 5, 2015

Kelly M. Wheeler, 57, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at his home in Independence. Kelly is survived by his wife and best friend, Cathy; older brothers Ira and Don and 3 younger siblings, Candace, Rodney and Emma: 6 children (Erica, Cat, John, Matthew, Amanda & Aaron) and 10 grandchildren. Kelly was born in Boise, ID to Ira Dee Wheeler...

Cherri Anne Smith

Cherri Anne Smith

Jan 4, 2015

Cherri Ann Smith November 17, 2041 - January 4, 2015 Independence - Cherri Ann Smith passed away January 4 at the age of 73. She was born November 17, 1941 in Pendelton, Oregon to Paul and Jean Smith. Viewing will be Friday, January 9, 2-4 pm at Farnstrom Mortuary. Graveside service Monday, January 12, 2:30 pm at Smith Cemetery, Monmouth....

George Kapelkin

George Kapelkin

Jan 2, 2015

Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary.

Jane (Butler) Kiley

Jane (Butler) Kiley

Dec 29, 2014

Jane V. KileyJane Virginia Kiley, 78, passed away on December 29, 2014 at Yuma Regional Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1936, in San Luis Obispo, CA to Dr. and Mrs. Jay Bradley Varnum Butler.Jane graduated from the University of Oregon in 1958, and obtained her first job with a post-graduate teaching certificate. Later, she worked in banks and,...

Maryan Taylor (Fairchild) Taylor

Maryan Taylor (Fairchild) Taylor

Dec 22, 2014

Maryan Elizabeth Taylor February 20, 1938 - December 22, 2014 Maryan Elizabeth Taylor passed away on December 22, 2014, in Dallas Oregon, at the age of 97 years. Maryan was born in Tuscarora, Nevada on June 14, 1917. She attended school in Calistoga, California, she spent her summers in Tuscarora. Maryan married Richard Avnel Taylor on February 20, 1938 in...

Visentita Bailey

Visentita Bailey

Dec 22, 2014

Arrangements are by Farnstrom Mortuary. Share your memories at FarnstromMortuary.com.

Virginia Gentle Gillis

Virginia Gentle Gillis

Dec 20, 2014

Virginia Gentle Gillis June 27, 1925 - December 20, 2014 Virginia Gentle Gillis was born June 27, 1925 to Ermine (E.K.) Gentle and Frances Douglas Gentle in Salt Lake City, Utah. Paternal grandparents, Thomas and Carrie Gentle owned Gentle Acres Farm north of Monmouth, Oregon. Professor Gentle was the Dean of Education at Oregon Normal School. (Western Oregon University) Maternal...

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