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OBITUARIES
PA I D N O T I C E S
Ruth Elsasser-Kolberg
It is with great sadness that the family of
Ruth Ellen Elsasser-Kolberg share her unex-
pected passing on May 24, 2021, in Husum,
Wash., at the age of 42. She will always be
loved and remembered by her husband, Ryan
Kolberg, and children Victor and Tsadiku
Coffman.
Ruth was the beloved daughter of Thomas
Ruth Elsasser- and Cathleen Elsasser and sister of Kerry
Elsasser and Amy (Tristan) Morel L'Horset.
Kolberg
She was a loving aunt to Tristan, Thomas,
Theodore, Lincoln, Isabella, Olivia and Genevieve, and the
devoted daughter-in-law of Linda Kolberg. She will be greatly
missed by dear friends from Mansfield, Penn., to the area of
the Columbia River Gorge in Washington and Oregon and
beyond.
Ruth packed so much life into her 42 years. She traveled,
hiked, biked, skied, chased her dreams, worked in a profes-
sion she loved, and still put one foot in front of the other while
battling both Gaucher’s and Parkinson’s disease. She did so
with grace and courage and took advantage of every moment.
One of her favorite things to do was to share her love for the
outdoors with her husband, sons, family, friends, and dogs.
Her laugh was infectious and will be remembered by all who
knew her.
Ruth was born at Morristown Memorial Hospital in
Morristown, N.J., on March 7, 1979. Ruth attended both
Mansfield Junior-Senior High School and Mansfield
University of Pennsylvania and achieved high honors at both.
She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Oregon
Health Sciences University and her Doctorate of Nursing
Practice from Frontier Nursing University and was a lifelong
learner in her field. She was a compassionate and dedicated
educator for the Frontier Nursing program and loved teaching
and sharing her gifts with her students. Most recently, she
was in pursuit of a certification in Ayurvedic Medicine as she
believed that health and wellness depend on achieving a
balance between the mind, body, and spirit.
Ruth has left an indelible mark on all of us lucky enough to
have known her and we all wish her the peace she deserves.
She would want us to find comfort in knowing she is free from
pain. We will miss her zest for life and contagious smile. She
will be deeply loved forever and will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made
in Ruth’s name either online or mailed to The Children's
Gaucher Research Fund at www.childrensgaucher.org/
how-to-help/donate-now.
To send condolences to Ruth’s family, please visit www.
gardnerfh.com.
de St. Mary’s, Hood River. Jose fue enterrado en el panteón
católico St. Mary’s, 1225 Tucker Road, Hood River.
Visite www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com para dejar una
nota de condolencia para la familia.
for cancer screening, and support local organizations in-
cluding Hukari Animal Shelter, Hood River Adopt a Dog, and
Hood River Shelter Services.
Marylynne Derich
Rachel White
Marylynne Derich was born in Sacramento,
Calif., on March 12, 1950. She attended
Crocker Elementary School, California Junior
High, and graduated from C. K. McClatchy
High School. She left this world on June 6,
2021, after several years struggling with can-
cer. She faced her death as she faced her life,
with dignity, grace, and acceptance.
Marylynne enjoyed living in many beautiful
Marylynne
Rachel White
Derich
places. She raised her son, Justin, on Maui
while married to Peter Wolford. Then she
March 21, 1992.
moved to Ashland, Ore., and later settled in White Salmon,
Rachel had a passion for singing and playing music. Her
Wash.
beautiful voice led her to attend broadcasting school. Upon
Marylynne has begun her next adventure. She was a coura-
graduation, she worked for Benson High School's radio
geous Pisces, animal lover and astrologer. Throughout her life
station, KBPS. That led to her working for Portland Public
she had the ability and determination to walk a different path
Schools until she retired from the district in 1993.
than most. She honed her skills and wisdom and became a
She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor modern-day Wise Woman Healer and Teacher as well as a
and outgoing nature. She made friends just about everywhere dear friend to many she met along the way.
she went, often creating lifelong friendships in the most ran-
The family wishes to express its gratitude for the kind and
dom places. In the words of Rachel’s daughter, Angela, “Once loving care Marylynne received from Richard Schneider,
Karen Lee, Sukaynah Joyan, and her lifelong friend, Bo
you love Mom, you love her forever.”
Rachel was a single mother for a large part of her children’s Morrison, as well as her many other friends in White Salmon.
Her soul is free to soar above Silver Lake, in the California
lives. Despite the difficult task of raising children alone,
Rachel’s children grew up to be successful adults. Throughout Sierras ... a place she loved. She will be missed.
Gardner Funeral Home, White Salmon, is in care of
her life, her greatest joy was celebrating her children’s
arrangements.
accomplishments.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Sean Priest,
as well as 11 siblings. She is survived by her husband
Theresa Hood
Richard White; her four children, Kathern (Roger) Ford, Karl
(Kathleen) Priest, Joy (Gordon) Hartlieb, and Angela Gravett;
An angel was called from earth today to
grandchildren Randall Rosenburg, Melissa Contois, Ivan
join Jesus in Heaven. Theresa was pure and
Ford, Madeline Priest, and Elizabeth Levy; five great-grand-
always followed God’s lessons. She loved all
the people and most people loved her.
children; and sister, Ula Kruse. She also leaves behind her
Theresa M. (Jones) Hood passed away May
dear friend Betty, who was practically a sister to her, Jean,
30, 2021, at home in McMinnville, Ore., sur-
with whom she shared family and friendship for more than
60 years, and Sheila, with whom she cherished almost 60
rounded by family and friends who loved her.
years of friendship, among many other friends.
She was born on Oct. 26, 1919, in Shaniko,
Funeral services were held at Lincoln Memorial Park and
Theresa Hood Ore., to John T. and Elsie L. (Reeder) Jones.
Funeral Home on June 10. To leave online condolences,
She went to school and graduated from
please visit www.lincolnmemorialpk.com.
Dufur schools. She married her high school sweetheart,
George (Joe) Hood, on March 2, 1942. He left for the war a
month later and was gone for 30 months. When he returned,
Robert Wheble
they started their family and raised them in Dufur. They were
married for 65 years when Joe passed away in 2007.
Robert A. Wheble lost his battle with cancer on May 26,
Theresa worked and retired from US Bank after 17 years.
2021, in Duxbury, Mass. Bob was born on Oct. 25, 1954, to
She was a member of United Methodist Church, Rebekah’s,
John and Gloria Wheble of Kingston, Mass. His long and
Leopold Gauvin
American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star, and she
successful career as a master carpenter took him around the
was a very active citizen of Dufur, volunteering wherever she
world, but he spent most of his career working in Southern
Leopold Joseph Gauvin was born in
was needed. Also, a player of cards, she was a shark!
Acushnet, Mass., on April 21, 1935, to Aurora California and in and around the Columbia River Gorge.
Surviving are their children, son Michael J. Hood (Phylis) of
Bob was predeceased by his son, Sean H. Wheble, and is
(Hubert) and Amedee Joseph Gauvin. The
McMinnville and Maricopa, Ariz., son Ronald S. Hood (Patti)
survived by his daughter, Kassi C. Haley, and his siblings,
family relocated many times while Leo was
of Colorado, and daughter Janice J. Oxley of McMinnville;
John, Pete, Tom, Andy, Maryjane, and Meg. He was prede-
a child, eventually settling in Pomona, Calif.
Leo served in the Army in the late 1950s and
ceased by his brother Jim. Bob is also survived by many loving six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was
was honorably discharged after his military
nieces and nephews.
preceded in death by husband Joe, her parents, and siblings
service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dana
(she was the last of her generation to pass away), and one
On April 15, 1961, Leo married Elizabeth
Farber Cancer Institute.
Leopold
Gauvin
grandchild, Brian D. Hood.
Lucille “Betty” Raupp in Toledo, Wash. The
Theresa requested no service be held following her death.
couple lived in Pomona before making their
Steven Richardson
She was buried in The Dalles on June 8 along with Joe’s ashes
home in White Salmon, Wash. Leo was employed by the
and the ashes of their dog (Tinkerbell). Family will be holding
local telephone company, working his way up to planning
Steven Jay Richardson of Ontario, Ore.,
a reception later in the summer to celebrate and share her life
engineer.
passed away April 11, 2021, at St. Alphonsus
of 101 years. Any remembrance in her name may be made
Mr. Gauvin was a member of the Oregon Independent
Hospital in Boise, Idaho, after suffering a fall,
Telephone Association, worked with United Way, was
and after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. to Legacy Hospice Services, Portland. To leave condolences,
visit www.macyandson.com.
the president of St. Vincent DePaul, and volunteered at
Steve had many passions, from literature,
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Leo was an avid
movies, and music — playing guitar and
outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking
harmonica in local gigs with his band, Hot
Deniese Lemarr
and picking huckleberries. He also loved leather crafting and
Rocks — to boxing, taekwondo, weightlifting,
Steven
photography.
and hiking.
Deniese Lemarr was a lifelong resident of The Dalles, Ore.
Richardson
Leo Gauvin passed away at his home in White Salmon
Steve was born in Hood River, Ore., on
She was born Dec. 13, 1952, and passed
on June 4, 2021, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife,
Aug. 17, 1951, to Marion Jane (Ryalls) and William (Bill)
away at age 68 on June 1, 2021.
Betty Gauvin, of White Salmon; children Janet Duncan of
Richardson. One of Steve’s earliest passions was for track and
She was preceded in death by her parents
Pullman, Wash., Jeffrey Gauvin of Manitou Springs, Colo., and cross country. Running for Hood River High, Steve placed
John and Maxine Gale, brothers William and
Jennifer Yeager of Stephenville, Texas; six grandchildren and fifth in the two-mile with a time of 9:59.6 as a sophomore in
John, and son Shane Lemarr. She is survived
two great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his
State Class 2-A Championships. He also ran cross country
by son Jerry Lemarr, brother Griff (Venda)
brother Charles Gauvin.
for Wy’east High School, running against legendary Steve
Gale, sister Virginia Hunter, and grand-
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14 at St.
Prefontaine at the state meet in 1968 and placing 70th. Steve’s
daughters Harlie and Kilie, and their mother
Mary’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Mary’s
family still jokes about what might have happened if only his
Amanda.
Catholic Cemetery in Hood River, Ore. To send condolences coach hadn’t had a “no long hair” policy — Steve’s free spirit
Deniese was employed in housekeeping
to the Gauvin family, please visit www.gardnerfh.com.
couldn’t abide by this rule and he quit the team.
most of her career the last 20-plus years at
Steve graduated from Hood River High School in 1969; he
Mid Columbia Medical Center.
attended
the
University
of
Oregon
in
Eugene.
On
Dec.
24,
A celebration of life will be held on June 19
Jose Ochoa Izarraraz
1971, he married Richelle (Ricki) Duckwall. Steve continued
from 1-4 p.m. at Eagles Lodge, The Dalles.
running, participating and placing in the Kollas-Cranmer
Jose Ochoa Izarraraz passed away on May
Odell to Hood River July 4 runs. He had a number of jobs,
31, 2021, at Portland Providence Medical
from working at Paris Fair, to serving as one of the first fabric
Center in Portland, Ore. Jose was born on
Deniese
cutters when Jantzen set up business in Hood River, to his
Sept. 10, 1954, in Chavinda, Michoacán, to
Lemarr
parents Guadalupe Izarraraz Flores and Jose many years at Tallman Ladders, and, later, at Duckwall Fruit.
Steve and Richelle were married 28 years. He loved his two
Ochoa Mares and was 66 years of age at the
daughters and delighted in their accomplishments and
time of his passing.
indulged their fancies, energetically taking up their schemes
Jose married Maria Lourdes Ochoa and
they were married for 39 years until his pass- and games and even (as they realize now) their incredibly
repetitive made-up songs. They remember with special fond-
Obituaries continue on page 8.
ing. Lourdes was always there for him. Jose
and Lourdes lived in King Orchards in Odell, ness the summer camping trips and beach vacations. Steve’s
Ore., for 30 years.
free spirit and humor, his zest for life, and his avid reading
He is survived by his wife, two sons, three
and curiosity influenced all around him, particularly his two
daughters, and 12 grandchildren. In loving
girls. His outgoing personality and gentle demeanor attracted
memory of our dad, husband, and grandpa.
many friendships.
A viewing was held June 8 at Anderson's
In 2004, Steve married Margueritte Green of White Salmon,
Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions •
Wash. Steve later moved to Ontario, Ore.
Jose Ochoa
Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River,
Steve is survived by his daughters, Dr. Rebecca Richardson
Izarraraz
Ore. Catholic Funeral Mass was held June 9
of Palo Alto, Calif., and Merrie Richardson and fiancé Dakota
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hood River, and graveside rites Waddell of Bowling Green, Ky.; brother Scott Richardson of
followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery of Hood River.
Ontario, Ore.; several cousins; and Richelle and Margueritte.
Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of
A private memorial service is planned at Idlewilde
condolence for the family.
Cemetery in June. Steve’s family asks that in lieu of flowers,
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friends near and far keep Steve in their thoughts, share any
Jose Ochoa Izarraraz falleció el 31 de mayo 2021 en
favorite memories, follow their doctors’ recommendations
Providence Portland Medical Center en Portland, Oregon.
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Rachel F. White, 83, of Johnson City, Ore.,
passed away June 2, 2021. She was born
in Salina, Kan., on April 28, 1938. Rachel
attended Selah High School near Yakima,
Wash.
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