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BERNICE GEVURTZ

Congregation Neveh Shalom is saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and longtime congregant Bernice Gevurtz, z”l, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 92. Bernice is mourned by her grandson, Jacob Lynch; daughter-in-law, Diana (Rob) Eberlein; brother-in-law, Doug Goodman; a…

JACK CORDOVA

Congregation Ahavath Achim regrets to announce the passing of Jack Cordova, z”l.

Jack was the Secretary Emeritus of the Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood. He is survived by his sons Jeffery (Andrea) Cordova, David (Michelle) and daughter Lynne Cordova-Coveny. He is also survived by his brothe…

MICHAEL LIETZ

Congregation Neveh Shalom is deeply saddened to share the passing of Michael Paul Lietz, z”l, on June 4. Michael was the beloved brother of Jonathon (Elaine Coughlin) Lietz, Kathleen Nowak, and Linda Rich, and the devoted father of Abraham Lietz, Aaron Lietz, and Amber Lietz.

JUDITH MAGID

Congregation Neveh Shalom is deeply saddened to share the passing of long-time member Judith Magid, z"l, who died on June 2 at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of Robert Magid, devoted mother of Adam (Dawn) Magid and Jennifer Magid (Zach) Schiller, and cherished grandmother to Maddie,…

IVAN INGER

Ivan Inger, z”l, passed away peacefully on May 19. Ivan was born in St. Louis. He graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Washington University. There he met and married Jeri (Nordenberg). In 1971 they moved to Portland, where he practiced for over 50 years. Known for his wit, hum…