All Obituaries

Robert Calvin Mugnai March 22, 1930-January 15, 2019 Robert was born March 22, 1930 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Margie. He was married to Barbara Peck of Thomaston, Connecticut, and together they had four children; George, Mark, Diane, and Kim. Robert served in the Navy as a SeaBee, before being honorably discharged. He was an antique dealer, heavy equipment operator, restaurateur, auto mechanic, and in general a jack of all trades. Robert was also a self taught musician that enjoyed...

Walter Virgil Young, 63, of Logsden passed away January 12, 2019 in his home. Walter was born January 10, 1956 in Toledo were he also was educated. He continued to be a long time resident in the area of Siletz, Toledo, and lastly Logsden. Walter married several times, having only two children with wife, Susan (Cunningham)Young at age 21 becoming a father again at age 23. Later Walt re-married after divorce to Mary Toy and raised two stepsons. No other children were raised by...

Loretta Hamilton was born on May 28th, 1952 in Kearney, Michigan to John and Dorothy. After high school, she became a homemaker, and was married to Gary. Together Loretta and Gary lived in Toledo, Oregon, and raised their family. At 66 years old, Loretta passed away on January 11th, 2019. 

Stephen Biernacki was born on February 13th, 1968 in Riverside, New Jersey to Richard and MaryAnn. After high school, he became a commercial fisherman for a fishing boat. Later, he became the captain of the fishing vessel Mary B II, a  42 foot crabber. During his life, he moved to live in Newport, Oregon, where he stayed for the rest of his life. On January 9th, 2019 Stephen passed away in a boating accident at the age of 50 years old. A vigil was held with over 100 friends,...

Jimmy Yowell was born on October 21st, 1931 to William and Floy in Caruthersville, Missouri. After high school, Jimmy served in the United States Armed Service. Once he was honorably discharged, Jimmy moved into Sales and Management in steel. Jimmy was married to Geraldine, and together they had a family including their daughter Karen. Geraldine passed on before Jimmy. At 87 years old, Jimmy passed away on January 8th, 2019. 

Sylvia Higuchi was born in Leiston, England on August 26th, 1928 to John and Phoebe. After college, Sylvia became a homemaker, married to Takaharu who passed on before her. Together they had a family, including their son Jon. During her life, Sylvia moved to live in Waldport, Oregon where she lived for the rest of her life. On January 8th, 2019 Sylvia passed away at the age of 90 years old. 

James Lacey was born on November 18th, 1970 in Summit, New Jersey to Thomas and Alice. After high school, James became a fisherman for the fishing industry. During his life, he moved to live in Newport, Oregon with his wife. On January 8th, 2019 James passed away in a tragic boating accident.  A vigil was held with over 100 friends, family and community members gathering at Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site Wednesday night to pay tribute to the who men died when the Fishing Vessel...

Katherine Owens was born on December 15th, 1942 to Carl and Florence in Vancouver, Washington. After high school, Katherine became a cook and server for a restaurant. Katherine had a family, including her daughter Tami. During her life, Katherine moved to live in Newport, Oregon, where she stayed for the rest of her life. On January 6th, 2019 Katherine passed away at the age of 76 years old. 

Dennis Jones was born on April 10th, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Lowell and Elvera. After high school, Dennis served in the United States Armed Service, before being honorably discharged. He then got a job in wastewater management for the city. Dennis was married to Alaina, and together they lived in Lincoln City, Oregon. On January 4th, 2019 Dennis passed away at the age of 75 years old. 

Clifford Buchanan was born on September 6th, 1933 in Kodiak, Alaska to Clifford and Phoebe. He served in the armed services, before being honorably discharged. After college, Clifford worked for Public Gas & Electric in California. Clifford was married to Bonnie, and together they lived in Newport, Oregon. On December 29th, 2018 Clifford passed away at the age of 85 years old.