Carolyn Houde 1933-2026Carolyn Inez Dam Houde passed away peacefully from natural causes onApril 16 2026 at the age of 93.How can a life so rich and productive be distilled down to a fewlines in a newspaper death notice?"Do not stand at my grave and weep...I am not there. I do not sleep."Born in Berkeley, California on March 5, 1933, Carolyn...
Robin “Two-Birds” Finch, 61, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2026, with his youngest daughter by his side. He was born May 20th, 1964.
Robin was known for being an avid self-taught drummer, as well as a talented carpenter, fisherman and race car driver. Above all, his life revolved around his family. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with...
Celebrating the Life of John Lesei Guardino
July 26, 1959 – April 13, 2026
John L. Guardino was born in Salinas California. John was the 6th child of Mariano (Monte) Guardino and Harriett Guardino. John L. Guardino, 66, passed away after a short but valiant fight against cancer. He passed away peacefully at home with his immediate family and many members of...
Lela “Denise” Hilde (Neecee) was born on December 7, 1950, to Franklin Lamar and Lela Faye Nelson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon.
Denise was a beautiful, spirited woman—born on Pearl Harbor Day—and lovingly called the “blonde bombshell” by her father. She was truly a force to be reckoned with....
Donald Larry Raines was born September 16, 1957 in East Cleveland, Ohio. Born the only child to his mother, Mary Carolyn Raines, (nee Bright), he remained a devoted son until her death.
A man with many interests and abilities, Don was a non-commercial pilot, a real estate agent and an optician during his lifetime. He lived in Ohio, Texas, California and...
ALLEN OUTLAND
April 24, 1951 – April 11, 2026
Allen Outland, age 74, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born on Tuesday, April 24, 1951.
Allen was an incredible man who was blessed with many friends. He had a generous heart—he would often give the shirt off his back to help others, even giving his last few dollars to those...
Thomas David Chrestman was born in Orange County, California to Thomas and Doris Chrestman, the youngest of three children. When Tom was in grammar school, his dad bought a truck and auto wrecking yard that became Tom’s playground. His dad would pay him to dismantle cars and trucks to sell the parts to customers. This is where his love and...
On April 10, 2026, Michael Joseph Egan died of esophageal cancer at age 64. He faced his illness with quiet strength, resilience, and a deep care for those around him.
Michael followed in the footsteps of his beloved mother, Kathleen Laughlin Medearis, dedicating his life to caring for others as a nurse and caregiver. Through his work at Good Samaritan Hospital...
VIRGINIA HAWLEY BUHN passed away peacefully April 9, 2026, at the remarkable age of 99.
Despite enduring significant pain the latter half of life, Virginia never spoke of her suffering. Instead, she radiated joy and warmth, with positivity so genuine it was felt by everyone she met. Strong-willed and ambitious, she was committed to making the world a better place—and that...