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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2011)
OREGON S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE 4 Kent Tikey Magionos 1955-2011 Kent Tikey M agionos o f Lake Oswego, Ore. died Saturday, March 12 at the age o f 55 as a result o f liver cancer. He was born August 12, 1955 in Colorado Springs, Colo., the son o f Tikey and Eugenia M a gionos. H e spent his early years living in Peru, Hawaii and Alaska before the family settled in Eagle Creek, Ore., where he then COMMON GROUND WELLNESS CENTER soak 6 sauna transitions graduated from Estacada High School and, soon after, attended Portland State University. M agionos’ natural talent and eye for design quickly earned him a respect among the interi or design community, while his kindness and generosity drove his deep involvement in many o f Portland’s charitable organi zations such as Boys and Girls Aid Society, Cascade A ID S Project, Key to the Cure, Our House and others. “He never said no’ to anyone who asked him to sit on a com mittee,” said Jim Miley, a friend o f 22 years. M agionos was happiest spending time with his many endearing friends and family members who adored him for his big heart and ability to share his time and love unconditionally. “[H e was] giving to a fault, quick-witted, loving, never judged a soul, laughed with his whole heart and taught me the meaning o f patience,” said Stephanie Warden, a friend o f 26 years. “He lived life with everything he had to bring to this world.” M agionos will be remembered by every one he met for his kind heart, ability to give and impeccable style. A memorial service was held March 26. APRIL t. 2011 Kevin Anthony Hendrick 1971-2011 Kevin Anthony Hendrick, 39, a former resident o f Portland, died March 24 at his home in Burlington, Vt. A man o f tre mendous warmth, gentleness, generosity o f spirit and humor, Hendrick brought joy and love to others, and built for himself a life much the same. He also wrestled with demons stemming from a childhood and adolescence filled with severe abuse. Those demons resulted in episodic depression and substance abuse, which led to his death from a prescription drug overdose. Despite the crippling effects o f the abuse he suffered, Hendrick demonstrated ex traordinary resilience and strength by forg 6/2 block north of Alberta Street) Palm & Tarot Cards Arua & Chakra Cleansings $0 for 1/2 hour - $14 for an hour Meditation & Life Balancing Our bathhouse b located ah 5010 NE 33rd Aoe PfííT ■WÄITn Every First Wednesday! í IBI ▲ 1 S il 1 Please c a ll f o r re s e rv a tio n s - 5 0 3 . 23 Ô .10 6 5 h l- t p :/ / s o a k a n d s a u n a .c o m F u n e ra l H o m e Privately O w ned a n d O perated since 195H $10 Tarot Reading Caring Service 'PâtfC&CC For more ¡nFormahion, visit our vvebsihe h u s t a d GRAND OPENING SPECIAL (7:00 -11:00 pm) Enjoy an evening in our hot tub 6> sauna w>irh a community of tra n s- Br S cn d cre d , sender-nonconforming and sen d erq ueer company. ing a rich and full life. He established meaningful friendships; held positions in the accounting, health care and restaurant in dustries; played the piano; was fluent in French; volunteered for numerous community organizations; served his Buddhist temple in a variety o f roles; built a family with his partner o f 15 years; managed cross country moves and made new homes when they re located from Texas to O r egon and then Vermont; lavished care on their two animal compan ions, Dionne and Tobias; and smiled and laughed throughout virtually every day. That Hendrick could do so much so well and so lovingly was a testament to his remarkable spirit, huge heart and innate beauty. Services were held March 31 at Dharma Rain Zen Center in Portland. A memo rial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Laurel Heights United M eth odist Church in San Antonio. Hendrick is survived by his partner, Thomas Bruner, and members o f the Bruner, Hendrick and House families across the country. In lieu o f flowers, a contribution in his memory to the child abuse prevention orga nization o f your choice is suggested. I Come In and Experience what a retd Psychic Reading should, IHM« \K Sand> ItluL Portland OK. »7220 ( 5 0 *1) 4 3 2 - 8 0 4 3 for All Families Wc will take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burden on your family during your time o f loss. 7232 N Richmond Ave. Portland, OR 97203 (503) 286-9663 hustadfuneralhome.com r Your life experiences, compassion, humor and safe home can help a teen in foster care and positively impact our community. Call Boys & Girls Aid today to learn more about the rewards of foster parenting: 503-542-2323 or visit boysandgirlsaid.org would make a great foster parent for a teen 5 It Boys & Girls Aid We value and openly support LGBTQ youth and families. 24/7 support, generous reimbursement, and comprehensive training avail able for all foster parents. ]
