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SHELLI STERN

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Shelli Stern, z”l Sunday, Nov. 12. She was 74 years old.
She is survived by her stepmother, Myra Jackson; sisters Abby (Rick) Menashe and Suzi (Bob) Fiore; stepbrothers Todd Coblens, Ross, z”l (Sarah) Coblens…

RALPH HOCKLEY

It is with deep sadness that Congregation Shaarie Torah announces the passing of Ralph Hockley, z”l, beloved father of Cliff Hockley. Ralph died Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Dallas, TX. He was 98 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Glover Hockley; children Denise Hockley, Cliff (Julie) …

THEODORE ZELL

Theodore Mark “Ted” Zell z”l passed away Nov. 3, 2023, at the age of 86. Born May 28, 1937 in Portland, he lived nearly all his life on the same street, attending Ainsworth grade school, Lincoln High School, and the University of Oregon .After graduating from college, he joined the f…

RENE VARON

With great sadness, Congregation Ahavath Achim the passing of Rene Emily Varon, a’’h, also known as “Auntie Em,” sister of Sol Varon. She passed away Oct. 19 in Seattle, Wash. The Funeral was Monday, Oct. 23 in Seattle.

DAVID GOLDFOOT

David Alan Goldfoot z”l passed away in Austin, Texas Oct. 8, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Portland, Ore., on August 2, 1942, to Maurice and Mildred Goldfoot, David grew up with his older sister, Nadene, in a multicultural community. All who knew him described David as brilliant, kind,…