John Eskel Johnson
Nov 1, 2010
John Eskel Johnson, 87, of Albany passed away Monday at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He was born in Aberdeen, Wash., the son of Peter and Juliana (Rausk) Johnson. He was raised in Aberdeen and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Battery "C" the 506th triple A Gun battalion. John married Joette Irene Schlegel in...
Ronald Kraft
Nov 1, 2010
Ronald Layne Kraft, 69, known as "Ron" or "Ronny," passed away Monday at Timberview Care Center. Ron was born in Spokane, Wash., at Deaconess Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. John Merritt Kraft. He grew up in Spokane and attended Lewis and Clark High School. In 1957 he joined the Army. After the Army he worked at Armour meat packing, then...
Elden Dean Riedy
Nov 1, 2010
Elden Dean Riedy, 67, of Albany was carried home to the Lord while surrounded by his family at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He was born in Hope, Kan., to Edwin and Beatrice (Silhan) Riedy, and spent his childhood there. He graduated from Hope High School in 1961 and afterwards attended a year of business college. On March 11,...
Winnie Aguon Manibusan
Oct 31, 2010
With great sorrow, we announce that we are no longer blessed with the contagious smile, beauty, compassion and love of Winnie Aguon Manibusan." Winnie Aguon Manibusan, 56, sadly passed Sunday with her family at her bedside. She was born in Guam. "Winnie's main passion was her family. She loved and was adored. Her smile and mere presence would brighten any...
William Edgar Hobbs
Oct 29, 2010
William Edgar Hobbs, 80, of Albany peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday at the Mennonite Home with those he loved by his side. Bill was born to Lloyd Garrot Hobbs and Wilma Temple Hobbs in Goldendale, Wash. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1948 and lived and worked there for many years. He was...
John Wayne Harkness
Oct 25, 2010
John Wayne Harkness, 64, of Albany passed away Monday at his home. He was born in Tennesee the son of Elbert and Mary (Baskin) Harkness. He was raised in Covington, Tenn., and served in the U.S. Military during the Vietnam Conflict. John worked as a prison guard and police officer before retiring and coming to Albany. A service will be...
Carlos Cervantes
Oct 23, 2010
Carlos Cervantes, 54, of Albany passed away Saturday at Samaritan Albany General Hospital. He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Jesus and Esther (Ochoa) Cervantes. Visitation will be from 1 - 7 p.m. Thursday, followed by the recitation of the rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 1...
Myrna Loy Mcmackin
Oct 21, 2010
Myrna Loy McMackin June 2, 1938 - Oct. 21, 2010 Myrna Loy McMackin, 72, of Albany passed away at Corvallis Manor. She was born in Tishomingo, Okla., the daughter of Alex and Helen (Smith) McCollom. In 1954 Myrna's family moved to Santa Clara, Calif., and she graduated from high school there in 1956. She married Larry L. McMackin in Reno...
Gary Leroy Borresen
Oct 19, 2010
Gary Leroy Borresen, 67 of Jefferson, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Astoria to Roy and Betty Borresen. He grew up in Eugene. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force. He served as a Airman 3rd class at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver Col., then joined the 57th Division, Strategic Command at Westover Air...
Raymond John Martinak
Oct 14, 2010
Raymond J. Martinak, 85, passed away Thursday in Scio. Ray was born in Albany to John G. and Sophie (Rod) Martinak. He was the fourth child out of six. Raymond spent his entire life residing in the Albany area. He graduated from Albany High School and enlisted in the U. S. Army. He served in the 83rd Infantry during World...
Jerry Lyle Coe
Oct 9, 2010
Jerry Lyle Coe, 66, passed away at his home, Saturday, October 9, 2010. Jerry was born on September 2, 1944, in LaGrande, Oregon, to Sara Mae and Lyle Coe. He lived in Elgin, Oregon until the age of eight, at which time he relocated to Albany, Oregon with his Mom, Sara Mae, and his Dad, Edwin "Tuffy" Horn. He graduated...
Bernice Louise Watt
Oct 5, 2010
Bernice Watt, 96, of Albany died at her home from natural causes. She was born in Burlington, Wash., to Sumner and Clara Stanley. Married Charles Watt and resided in Burbank for 45 years. After the death of Charles she married Clarence Bottjen. She graduated from Worley, ID High School. She worked at North American Aviation in Calif., during the war....
Thomas Lloyd Halsey
Oct 4, 2010
Thomas Halsey of Albany died peacefully, Monday, October 4, 2010 at Samaritan Albany General Hospital, with his family by his side. He was 63 years old. Thomas, the son of Benjamin Halsey and Elizabeth Wood Halsey, was born in Corvallis on March 13, 1947. He was a graduate of Corvallis High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy...