Anthony Scott Watkins, age 38, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 19, 2022. A Funeral will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall November 25, 2022 at 10:00 am with a Graveside service to follow. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Helen Ruth Stanley, age 86, a resident of Moro, OR, passed away November 17, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Carlos Alberto Oriz Jr, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon passed away November 12, 2022. He was born March 25, 2000, in The Dalles to Carlos Alberto Oriz Sr. and April Dawn Idema Oriz.
He was a lovely son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend. He loved to fish, go camping, loved hiking with his sisters and enjoyed his new job with his dad at SDS. He’d do anything for anyone.
Carlos is survived by Carlos Alberto Oriz Sr. (Dad), April Dawn Idema Oriz (Mom), Ryesha Valdez (Sister), Nedina Idema (Sister), Diana Sedano-Idema (Sister), Izzy Oriz (Brother), Sylvia Idema (Grandmother), Diana and Jerry Huskey (Aunt & Uncle) Roman Oriz Leon (Grandfather), Maria Guadalupe Perez Medroano (Grandmother), German Valdez (Brother-in-law), Anabell Valdez (Niece), Wayne Idema (Nephew), Jake (Brother-in-law), Angel Oriz, Roman Oriz, Rosa Oriz, Chuwy Oriz y Familias. All his cousins TOO.
He loved you all so very much he leaves behind A BIG GIANT laughter and hugs! I love you my Sonny Boy you’re not alone anymore.
J. Arthur Decker, known by all his friends and family as Art, passed peacefully in his sleep with family by his side on October 31 at approximately 9:30 p.m., 2022, at the age of 85. Born September 15, 1937 in Grass Valley Oregon, He was the eldest son of John J. Decker and Marguerite (Mitchell) Decker his parents, who proceeded him in death. He had two Siblings, sister Nancy Hein (Yakima, Washington) and brother Don and Anita Decker (Hood River, Oregon). Art and his wife Shirley Sather were married December 28, 1958. He was beloved by his family, and those who loved him will miss Art.
Art is survived by his wife, Shirley Decker of Kent, Oregon, and his children; Steve and Marilyn Decker (Anchorage, Alaska), Linnea and Ron Holmes (Kent, Oregon), Stan and Tonya Decker (Kent, Oregon), and Scott and Lindsay Decker (Prineville, Oregon). Grandchildren include Kristina Decker (Point Roberts, Washington), Jessica Itta (Anchorage, Alaska), Shayne Holmes (Kent, Oregon), Cody Tramell (Salem, Oregon), Kelsi Phillips (Kent, Oregon), William Decker (Wichita Falls Texas), Marena Decker (Longview, Texas), Augustina Decker (Colorado Springs, Colorado) Caleb Decker (Prineville, Oregon), Hayden Decker (Prineville, Oregon) and Karl, (Kent, Oregon) his constant companion, as well as great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Art attended Kent Grade School and Moro High School. He then continued his education at OIT in an Agriculture Program in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and at Multnomah Bible School in Portland, Oregon. He was on the Kent School Board, the Midco Grain Growers Board, and the Kent Baptist Church Deacon.
Art moved back to Kent in the fall of 1963 to start farming with his father, eventually taking over the Decker Ranch, a fourth generation Decker Rancher. Art was a hard-working man with a passion for farming, ranching, fishing, and hunting deer and elk on the family land. Art's zeal for agriculture led him to strive for better farming and ranching methods. In addition, he was a good mechanic and fabricator working on his farm equipment.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kent Cemetery, followed by an 11:00 a.m. memorial service at the Grass Valley Baptist Church and a potluck at the Grass Valley Pavilion. All are welcome to attend. Officiants of Art’s service will be Pastors Joe Burgess, Dennis Kizziar, and Bob Stone.
Charitable contribution may be made to the Kent Baptist Church, the Mission Aviation Fellowship or a charity of your choice.
Carlos Alberto Oriz Jr, age 22, a resident of The Dalles, OR passed away November 12, 2022. A Rosary will be held November 18, 2022 at 7:00 pm at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home. Carlos’s Funeral will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall November 19, 2022 at 10:00 am with Graveside Service at IOOF Cemetery to Follow. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Luann Carol Ketcherside, age 78, a resident of Dallesport, OR, passed away November 16, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Louise Ione Hexum, 94, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Friday November 18, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, 10th, and Union Street, The Dalles, OR. Rev Tyler Beane Kelly officiating.
Louise Ione was the first born nine children to Ludvig Adolph and Alice Mabel (Wick) Hagen, March 4, 1928, on a farm near Dalton, MN. The same farm homesteaded by her Norwegian. Great grandparents. She attended schools in Vining, Henning and Fergus Falls, MN.
Louise married Bud (Alvin Ottis) Hexum at Hedemarken Lutheran Church, Carlisle, MN, May 12, 1946. Living in Fergus Falls, MN, she worked as a waitress and a Psychiatric Aide at Fergus Falls State Hospital. In July 1951 the young family which included children Cheryl, Barry, and Danny, packed up their belongings and moved to Richland, WA. Vicki joined the family while living in Richland. Louise found work as a waitress. After they settled in The Dalles, November 1, 1958. Louise worked as a waitress and sorted cherries at Stadelman Fruit. She retired in July 1985 to travel with Bud in their semi-truck.
Louise is proceeded in death by Bud, her husband of 54 years, son Barry, grandson Micheal Godwin, her parents, brothers Mentor, Richard, LeRoy, Dale and Douglas Hagen and sisters Virginia Lieble and Sandra Turner.
She is survived by sister Kathleen Melton, Portales, MN, daughters Cheryl Godwin, The Dalles, OR, and Vicki (Robert) Noelle, Central point, OR, daughter-in-law Joyce Hexum, Milport, NY, son Danny Hexum, The Dalles, OR. Grandchildren John Godwin, Goldendale, WA, Christl (Darin) Molesworth, Rebecca (Ronald) Kaufman, Mosier, OR, Colter Hexum, Taos, NM, Nors Hexum, Winchester, VA, Ronald Hexum Harris, Cashmere, WA, Jason (Holly) Hexum Harris, Sedro Wooley, WA, Douglas (Renee) Noelle, Georgetown, TX, Sarah Noelle, Tucson, AZ. 19 Great grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Family was everything to Louise. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend. She Loved her church family at Zion Lutheran and her Family at Columbia Basin.
Donations for church projects or flowers in memory of Louise can be mailed to Zion Lutheran Church 101 W 10th street, The Dalles, OR 97058
Memorial Service will take place at the Zion Lutheran Church November 18, 2022 at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Laverne Theresa Brandenburger, age 93, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away November 9, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Roselani May Long, age 67, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away November 6, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Randy Lee Wiles, age 64, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away November 5 ,2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Dale Heebink, age 65, a resident of The Dalles OR, passed away November 8, 2022. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Larry Phillip Eckart, age 75, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away November 5, 2022. A Funeral will be held at Spencer, Libby and Powell Gathering Hall in The Dalles, OR November 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm. A Graveside service will be held at Idlewide Cemetery in Hood River, OR, November 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in Care of arrangements.
Pamela Dawn Perkins, age 68, a resident of Redmond, OR, passed away November 6, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Arthur V. Braun, age 76, a resident of The Dalles, OR, passed away October 27, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
James Charles Kasmer, age 69, a resident of Moiser, OR, passed away October 30, 2022. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
John Arthur Decker, age 85, a resident of Madras OR, passed away October 31, 2022. November 7th, 2022 Graveside at Kent Cemetery at 10:00am, Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church in Grass Valley OR, at 11:00am, Lunch in to follow at the Grass Valley pavilion. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Janet Irene Harrington, age 78, a resident of Dufur, OR, passed away October 28, 2022. Services will be held at the Dufur Christian Church, November 12, 2022 at 10am. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Stefan Eric Lovewell, age 32, a resident of Grass Valley, OR, passed away October 26, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church November 5, 2022 at 11:00 am in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Taefu Samoauatasi Taisi Heka, Jr. (Sam) Age 51, formerly of the Bay Area (SF, CA) as well as The Dalles (OR), passed away October 15, 2022.
Sam was born in American Samoa on October 18, 1970. He passed away October 15, 2022, in Kent, WA doing and working with what he loved, Asphalt.
Sam is a graduate of McAteer (J. Eugene) High School (1989 CA).
After graduation, it was per his mother's request to stay close to home and honor their religious 7th day Sabbath, that Sam made a choice to turn down a sports scholarship to UCLA. Sam went on to pursue another path in education with Chabot College.
In 1992, Sam took on the most challenging, but rewarding job a man can have, he became a father for the 1st time.
Soon Sam found himself with 4 very handsome mini-me's. Sam loved all his boys, with his main focus now on the youngest of the 4, Alo Dawson.
Taefu Samoauatasi Taisi Heka, Jr. was known by his loved ones, friends, and cohorts as 'Sam' and or Sammie.
While he had a dormant dragon-like disposition, those who captured his heart knew Sam to be kind, empathetic and generous. He was his mother's gentle giant.
Sam is preceded in death by his sister, Alao L. Heka, and Grandmother Valelia Auva'a A'eau Su'a Matiseni.
He is survived by his Parents, Mr. Taliaoa Taisi Heka & Mrs. Fa'atamali'i Su'a Matiseni, 4 sons, (Daniel, Matthew, Moises & Alo), 4 honorary brothers (2 adopted cousins Tui Tago and Su'a Fa'aiu, brother-in-law James Steele, Uncle Joseph), 5 sisters, and several loving nephews and nieces.
Letters of endearment and or floral arrangements may be sent to:
Mr. & Mrs. Heka
In C/O
Spencer Libby & Powell Funeral Home
1100 Kelly Ave, The Dalles, OR 97058
Services will be November 3 & 4th
Family Viewing, November 3rd, 2022, at Spencer, Libby and Powell gathering hall
Time 12- 2 pm
Eulogy, Testimonials 2-3:30pm
Reception to follow w/slide show, meet and greet @ Civic Center
Date: November 4, 2022
Service Time & Eulogy: 10am-12pm
Burial: 1pm-2pm
Formal reception to follow @ 2pm Civic Center, 2nd floor (elevator available for handicap and elderly). Final farewell
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Renee Tetzloff met her Savior at the gate of heaven on June 5, 2022. She passed away at home. She was receiving Hospice care ,having battled leukemia four years. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM November 3 at First Christian Church.
Renee Terry Cynthia Watson was born June 16, 1944 at Bismarck, ND to Terry and Sylvia Watson while Terry was stationed in France during World War II. She graduated Bismarck High 1962. She met Alvin Tetzloff, who was recently returned from service in the Navy and married April 6, 1963. They had two daughters. They resided in Bismarck until Alvin secured a job with the Corps of Engineers, Riverdale, ND, then moved to Garrison, ND , transferring to Oregon in 1984 with the Corps.
Renee was faithful to her calling as a wife and mother, primarily a homemaker she did clerical and retail work. She loved animals, which fostered in her children an appreciation for all creatures. She trained her first Lhasa puppy for show. As a pet parent she had birds and fell in love with bunnies. A lifelong friend, she valued her relationships with the people she met while engaging in cake decorating, knitting groups, book clubs, church activities and online trading. She was also instrumental in helping to establish a rose garden at Seufert Park, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center while Alvin was maintaining the grounds.
She will be remembered as a faithful wife, mother and friend. She was a merciful giver who ran with patient endurance the race that was her life, keeping her eyes fixed on Jesus. She was passionate for her family and stayed the course through some very challenging times.
When she was diagnosed with leukemia, she opted for treatment. She was able to see her grandson marry, and then hold her first great-grandson, plus 3 more.
A lifelong friend, she maintained relationships with many, including one from grade school and a pen pal from Australia.
She is survived by two daughters, Julie (Benny) Parries, The Dalles; Jamey(David) Thorson, Oakland, CA; two grandsons, Eli( significant other, Alyssa) Parries, The Dalles; Daniel(Victoria)Parries, White Salmon, WA; four great- grandchildren, Ethan, Violet, Uriah and Luckess ; her sister, Linda Grosz-Barth, Bismarck, ND; two nieces, Cindy and Trish Barth; and brother, Terry M.Watson, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Arrangements were made for cremation at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home in The Dalles.
Memories will be treasured, and she will be greatly missed.