Obituaries
Albert Winiger
Jan 22, 2023
Our loving father, Al Winiger, passed away January 22, 2023, in Longview Washington.
He was born February 25, 1931 in Portland Oregon to Joseph and Mary Winiger, joining an older brother Joe at home in Ridgefield Washington where he attended elementary school. He lost his mother at age 2, and the family eventually moved to Lexington where his father ran...
Kenneth Leroye Francis
Jan 20, 2023
Longtime local resident Kenneth L. Francis, 81, of Longview went home to Jesus Jan. 20, 2023, peacefully in his sleep surrounded by the love of family.
He was born Aug. 2, 1941, in Mt. Vernon, Wash., to Earl L. and Josephine M. (Runndgren) Francis. Ken attended Mt. Vernon High School, while working on the family’s dairy farm. He graduated in 1959....
John Roy Davis
Jan 19, 2023
Lifelong local resident John R. Davis, 78, of Vader, Wash., passed away Dec. 19, 2022, in Centralia, Wash.
He was born Dec. 22, 1943, in Longview, to Roy and Alti (Hopkins) Davis. John attended Kalama schools and worked as a truck driver and diesel mechanic.
He married Patricia C. Anderson Aug. 23, 1973, in Kelso. John was a dedicated family man and...
Raylene Balkema
Jan 19, 2023
Raylene Balkema was born on March 22, 1930 in Pomona, California and passed away on January 19, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Robert Edward Galivan
Jan 15, 2023
Robert E Galivan (Bob) of Longview, passed away January 15, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his wife Betty J Galivan and his parents Thomas H. and Mary Galivan. He is survived by his son Doug (Margie) and his daughter Kathy (Mitch), his grandchildren Chris (Mandy) and Shawn.
He enlisted in the Army, March of...
Melody Joy Laurila
Jan 15, 2023
Melody Joy Laurila, 76, of Longview, passed away Jan. 15, 2023.
She was born Oct. 11, 1946, in Astoria, Ore., to Paul and Maybelle (Ness) McDonald. She graduated from Kelso High School in 1964.
Melody’s career as a care provider was enhanced by her happy, fun, positive and caring nature. She enjoyed scrapbooking, dancing, and spending time with her friends and family.
She...
Paul Douglas Mullenix
Jan 12, 2023
Lifelong local resident Paul Douglas Mullenix, 66, of Longview passed away Jan. 12, 2023, at home.
He was born July 19, 1956, in Longview, to Wally and Jo (Tennant) Mullenix. Paul graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1974, where he was a member of the wrestling and football teams.
He married LaRita March 19, 1976, in Longview, while serving in the...
Lorene Marie Davis
Jan 11, 2023
Lorene Marie Davis, 81, of Longview went home to the Lord January 11, 2023.
She was born in Hughson, California to Albert and Leona Smith on August 1, 1941.
On June 19, 1957, she married John Davis in San Andreas, California. After living in California for many years, they returned to John’s hometown. Lorene was a home maker raising her four boys,...
Doris Houston
Jan 11, 2023
Dee Houston was born on August 4, 1918 in Calgary, Canada and passed away on January 11, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Lynne Lewis Sathe
Jan 8, 2023
Lynne Sathe (“Lynne with an E”), 96, long time local resident, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Hospice Care Center in Longview.
Lynne was born February 9, 1926, in Eugene, Oregon to F. Clark and Nina Lewis. The family moved to Longview in 1934. She graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1943, Lower Columbia Junior College in 1945 and...
Leslie Humes Sr
Jan 6, 2023
Leslie Humes was born on September 12, 1930 in Watford City, North Dakota and passed away on January 6, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Carolyn Szkodyn
Jan 4, 2023
Carolyn was born October 14, 1937 in Longview WA. She grew up in Longview and graduated from RA Long in 1955. While in high school, she met John on a blind date. He was in the Army, stationed at Fort Lewis at the time. They moved to Chicago in 1955 where they married and started their family. They lived in...
Orville Wilmington
Jan 3, 2023
Orville Robert Wilmington
June 4th 1938 – January 3rd 2023
Orville Robert Wilmington, a long-time resident of Lubbock TX, and a brief resident of Vancouver WA died
peacefully Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, after a valiant fight against Parkinson’s for more than a decade. Orville
was born in Denver CO on June 4th, 1938, to Ruth Francis Christian and Wilbur Ernest Wilmington. Orville was
the eldest...
Rena Kern
Jan 2, 2023
Rena Kern was born on October 25, 1925 in Fredericksburg, Virginia and passed away on January 2, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.
Timothy Francis Vrtiska Md
Jan 2, 2023
Timothy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 72. He was born in St. Cloud, Minn., to Frank L. Vrtiska, MD and Nina Vrtiska. Their family moved to Corvallis, Ore., when Tim was 5 years old.
He completed elementary and high school years in Corvallis, where he then attended Oregon State University, graduating with honors. He earned his M.D. degree at...
George E. Petersen
Jan 1, 2023
George E. Petersen was born Aug. 6, 1936, and passed away Jan. 1, 2023, at the age of 86.
George was a humble, kind, funny, and intelligent man. During his lifelong career as a chemical engineer, he contributed to the rocket fuel, paint formulation, and nuclear power industries, and held seven patents.
He enjoyed many interests and hobbies including Bible study, gardening,...
Doris Mae Bopp
Jan 1, 2023
Doris Bopp of Kelso, WA passed away the morning of January 1, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born to William and Julia Wood of Kent, England. She lived in England with her family until the end of WWII, having become a war bride. After the war she and baby Margaret would sail across the ocean to join...
Fred Richards
Dec 31, 2022
Fred Richard sadly passed away December 31, 2022 at the age of 92 at Peace Health Medical Center. Fred was born in Tacoma Washington August 9, 1930 to Nelly and Cecil Richards.
Fred lived and worked most of his life in Longview Washington. Fred worked for Weyerhaeuser Company for 35 years, retiring in 1991. Fred married the love of his life...
Debra Dannette Poulsen
Dec 31, 2022
Debra Dannette Sim Poulsen of Kalama, Wa. passed away at her home, peacefully with her family by her side on December 31, 2022.
Debbie was born on September 24, 1954, to parents Joe and Deloris Sim of Ocean Park, Wa. After graduating from Ilwaco High school in 1972. Debbie moved to Kalama where she raised her family with her loving husband...
Lavina Saari
Dec 30, 2022
Lavina Saari was born on July 26, 1927 in Portland, Oregon and passed away on December 30, 2022 in Vancouver, Washington.
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