PAGE A4, KEIZERTIMES, OCTOBER 15, 2021 of the Week presented by obituaries Elias Nichols Ortiz February 4, 2021 – October 1, 2021 On Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 9:44 a.m., weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and being 20 inches long, you blessed parents Tony Timothy Nichols and Marisol Lopez Ortiz with your life. On Friday, October 1, 2021, weighing 21 lbs. 10 oz. and being 28 inches long, you gained a spot up in heaven next to our merciful lord and our savior, Jesus Christ. The loss of Elias has been deeply felt in our hearts, as he was fortunate enough to touch so many lives. Although we longed to be with you, we were unable to fulfi ll the hope to see you grow up. We will always cherish the time and moments we had with you. We will always carry you in our hearts. We will love you forever, my sweet angel, Elias. MICHELE ROLAND-SCHWARTZ Where and how do you volunteer? "I volunteer for The Pride Foundation, Keizer Public Arts Commission, Cherriots Citizen Advisory Board, Cummings Elementary PTA, and a local dance program. I knock on doors and phone-bank to get out the vote, and participate in community- based mutual aid opportunities that come up each year — from helping neighbors to delivering holiday gift baskets." Wayne Lawrence Tschauner Wayne passed away peacefully on Saturday at Providence St. Vincent Hospital in Portland of Cancer and COVID-19 He graduated from South Salem High School and was inducted into the US Navy the day he received his Army Why do you volunteer? "I enjoy volunteering quietly in the background, with a willingness to take the lead when needed. I generally prefer it when folks are unaware that I’ve even done anything. I believe we have a responsibility for each other, and volunteering gives me a sense of purpose and tethers me to my community." WAYNE LAWRENCE TSCHAUNER What does volunteering do for you? sudoku August 29, 1950 – August 14, 2021 draft papers. He spent a tour of duty in Vietnam in the SeaBees. On his return he attended Phagan’s School of Hair Design and was an outstanding hair dresser and barber. He had the gift of gab which his clients loved. He also loved making fl oral displays for the various family events and enjoyed his short stint as a long-haul truck driver. He was preceded in death by his older sister Terry Ann Unrein, his mother Mary and father Ray Tschauner. He is survived by his sister Debbie Napier and her husband Joe of Keizer and numerous cousins from California to Florida. He is interred at Willamette National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life is to be held at Center 50+ in Salem, on October 23, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m. If you are so moved, the family wishes for donations to the Gary Sinise Foundation or the American Cancer Society in lieu of fl owers. Bonnie Jean Thompson May 10, 1938 – October 2, 2021 Bonnie Jean Thompson of Keizer passed away Oct. 2, 2021. Oleta Seaton March 24, 1933 – Sept. 1, 2021 Oleta Seaton passed away on Sept. 1, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Salem Heights Church, 375 Madrona Ave S, Salem. Submit an obituary or death notice by sending an email to: kt@keizertimes.com brainfood How would you get others to volunteer in their community? "Where we choose to invest our time and talent is so very personal and speaks to our deeply held beliefs and values. It must come from a place of interest, ability, capacity, and good spirit. Find out what works for you and then own it - you won’t regret it!" death notice sudoku answers pg A22 "It’s 100% a mental health boost — and sometimes good exercise! I love the synergy that comes from working with others, and I always feel connected to people and the community I care about. It’s a win-win, always." ELIAS NICHOLS ORTIZ Enter digits 1-9 into blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, & every 3x3 square. maze by Jonathan Graf of Keizer