Obituaries

Rory Matt Hooper

Rory Matt Hooper

Jan 27, 2023

RORY MATT HOOPER WAS BORN IN ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON ON FEBRUARY 11, 1959.  HE DIED ON JANUARY 27, 2023 IN LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON. 

Carlyn Ann Golubickas

Carlyn Ann Golubickas

Jan 27, 2023

CARLYN ANN (UPHOFF)GOLUBICKAS WAS BORN IN LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON ON DECEMBER 21, 1932.  SHE DIED ON JANUARY 27, 2023 IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON. 

Erlene Baugh

Erlene Baugh

Jan 25, 2023

Erlene Baugh was born on February 14, 1930 in Rupert, Idaho and passed away on January 25, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington. 

Patrick Thomas Jenkins

Patrick Thomas Jenkins

Jan 24, 2023

Patrick Thomas Jenkins was born in 1948 to Jean and Larry Jenkins in Seattle, WA. He graduated from Kelso High School in 1966. He married Patricia (Middendorp) Jenkins in 1967 while stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM. Pat passed away on January 24, 2023.

Pat is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patty, his two brothers, Tary...

Albert Winiger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Timothy Francis Vrtiska Md

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...

Rena Kern

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. 

George E. Petersen

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,...

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