OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Hillsboro and Washington County, Oregon
The obituaries in the Hillsboro Washington County, OR Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of the area.
Larry Richard Schmidt
Sep 23, 2026
Mr. Larry Schmidt
Born: 2/24/1939 in Forest Grove Oregon
Married: Evelyn Hunter on 9/9/1960
Died: 9/23/2026 in Beaverton Oregon at the age of 87, having just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.
Memorial service will be held on 10/11/2026 at 2pm.
Southwest Hills Baptist Church
9100 SW 135th Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97008
Pastor Rick Elzinga presiding
Private viewing for family will be on 10/12/2026 at 12pm.
Fir Lawn Memorial Park
1070 W...
Bernice LeenaMay Schenck
Sep 16, 2026
Born in Missouri on November 8th 1937, and living in Oregon since December 1977. Bernice was a loving Mother of 5 children, 8 Grand children, and 6 Great Grand children.
She was the Matriarch of the family living to the age of almost 89 years old.
She outlived her brothers and sisters.
Bernice was in a band called the String Benders, she had...
Robert James Stroeder
Sep 11, 2026
Robert J. Stroeder was born in Hillsboro, Oregon on February 9, 1946 to Joseph M. Stroeder and Ada I. Robinson Stroeder.
He graduated from Hillsboro High School where his two daughters, René and JoAnna later attended.
Months after graduating he was drafted into the Army where he served two years.
In August of 1968 he started working for Leopold &...
Jose Davila Garcia
Sep 10, 2026
Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Jose D. Garcia passed peacefully on September 10, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on July 5, 1930, Jose lived a remarkable life defined by love, strength, perseverance, and devotion to his family.
Jose's greatest joy was his family, whom he loved deeply and held close to his heart. He leaves...
Sheila Marie Buchholz
Sep 6, 2026
Sheila Marie Buchholz was born on September 28, 1958 in Hillsboro, Oregon to Philip and Lorine Buchholz. She was raised in Hillsboro, Oregon with her 6 siblings. She later made her home in Gaston, Oregon where she raised her 2 children, Marcus Lunow and Michelle Reid.
Sheila was a woman of many passions and talents. She loved the outdoors, spending...
Anthony Alan Prouty
Sep 1, 2026
Anthony A. "Andy" Prouty, 57, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at OHSU Medical Center, Hillsboro, OR, surrounded by his loved ones.
Andy was born on August 14th, 1969 at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro, OR to Bob Prouty and Alice Haugen.
Andy was known for his quick wit and full heart, the kind of person who could walk into a room...
Dolores Irene Murphy
Aug 28, 2026
Dolores Irene Murphy, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Hillsboro, Oregon on March 29, 1938 to Harold and Zelma Shaper. She was raised on a small dairy in Reedville with her sister Nadine and lived a life full of love, dedication, and creativity.
Dolores was a proud graduate...
Nick Valera
Aug 3, 2026
Nick G Valera was 78 years old. He was born in Portland, Oregon. He passed away in Tualatin, Oregon on August 3, 2026. Nick graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1965 and was a gymnast on the varsity team. Then he joined the army and received a Purple Heart while serving in the Vietnam War. In his younger years, he...
Constance Jo Gates
Jul 31, 2026
Constance Jo Connell Gates, 97, known as Connie and Jo during her childhood, will be remembered for her positive outlook, bright sense of humor, generosity towards others and her love and curiosity for all things family and friends.
Born April 4, 1929 in Hillsboro, Oregon, Connie grew up on her family's farm, Twin Fir Farm, a few miles east of North...
Daniel Merrill Mead
Jul 30, 2026
Daniel "Dan" Mead, 81, of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 30, 2026. Born January 2, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, to Philip Henry Mead and Helen Fairley Mead, Dan spent his entire life in Oregon and was raised in Beaverton.
After graduating from High School, Dan attended Multnomah Bible School where he studied journalism and met his...
Marilyn Marie Turnbull
Jul 14, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Marilyn M. Turnbull.
She crossed over on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, of natural causes in the comfort of her home in
Hillsboro, Oregon. She was 96 years young.
Marilyn was born on February 28, 1930, in Astoria, Oregon. In 1936, her family moved to Forest
Grove, Oregon,...
Theourn Leng
Jun 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Theourn Leng
Theourn Leng, age 45, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Born on August 4, 1980, in Khao I Dang Refugee Camp in Thailand, Theourn's life was a testament to resilience, kindness, and compassion. From a young age, she had a gentle spirit and a heart full of love. She had a special gift...
Keith Ian Urwin
Jun 12, 2026
Keith Urwin, 49, of Warren, Oregon, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, while pursuing the passion that had captivated him for much of his life-flying.
To know Keith was to know someone who believed there was no challenge too great and no skill beyond learning. A perfectionist by nature and an adventurer at heart, he approached life with curiosity, determination,...
Elberta Catharine Arehart
Jun 11, 2026
Family came to Oregon on the Oregon Trail and Elberta was born in Corvallis, Oregon on January 19th, 1934. Her family moved to Dixie Mountain in 1945, and she attended Shadybrook school and graduated from there in 1949.
Elberta was later married to Fred Vuylsteke and had two children, Eric and Debra. Elberta lived in the Hillsboro area for over twenty...
Malcolm Arthur McInnis
Jun 3, 2026
Malcolm "Chub" Arthur McInnis was born on February 5, 1932, at the family farm home in Reedville, Oregon, to Donald W. and Julia E. (Flint) McInnis. Weighing nearly 13 pounds at birth, his father exclaimed, "Wow, he's a chub!", a nickname that stayed with him throughout his childhood and much of his life.
Chub often recalled his first day of school,...
Virginia Louise Shattuck
May 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ms. Virginia Louise Shattuck, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully at her home in Hillsboro, Oregon, on May 20, 2026. She was 83 years old.
She was born on August 24, 1942, on a farm in Everton, Missouri, to Charles and Leona Wilson. They...
Katherine Ann Huff
May 19, 2026
Katherine Ann Huff, known lovingly as Kathy, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Hillsboro, Oregon, with her grandchildren by her side, just one week before her 100th birthday. Born on May 26, 1926, in Sacramento, California, Kathy lived a long, full life marked by devotion, generosity, and a spirit that was as tough as it was tender.
Kathy graduated from...
Jessie Mary Hill
May 5, 2026
Jessie M. Hill died May 5th, 2026, in Forest Grove, Oregon at the age of 95.
At her request no services will be held.
Miss Hill was born March 25, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri to Violet and William Hill. She was raised on the coast and graduated from Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Oregon.
She loved cats, target shooting, and camping....
Janice Kay (Davies) Hansen
Feb 5, 2026
Jan was born in Oakland, California, the youngest daughter of two girls Thomas and Lillian Davies. She was a bright and active child and enjoyed many activities. She learned to swim at an early age and enjoyed many summer days in the pool of their Oakland neighbor. She enjoyed bowling and went with her parents when they played in their...
Belen V Hall
Jan 28, 2026
Belén ValentÃn de Hall was born January 7th 1942 in Bronx, New York. At the age of 18 she moved from New York to Puerto Rico. There she met her husband Donald Myers Hall. Together they raised 5 children with moves to Florida, Colorado, and then Oregon.
Mom was one of four children, John Boyer , Raymond Valentin, and Lourdes...
