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LEONARD “OOGIE” KRICHEVSKY

Leonard “Oogie” Krichevsky, z”l, passed away peacefully in Portland on April 7, 2021. Leonard is survived by three sons, Randy, Scott and Brent; eight grandchildren, Brad, Brian, Jake, Jenna, Brandon, Anna, Sammi and Lydia; two great-grandchildren, Lewis and Vivienne; and many other dear…

DR. LINDSEY HORENBLAS

DR. LINDSEY HORENBLAS 
Dr. Lindsey Horenblas, z”l, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at age 71. He was the beloved husband of Geri Cullers; father of Dara, Lian, Isaac and Tess Horenblas; brother of Richard and Glen Horenblas; and nephew of David and Caryl Himelfarb.
He was born in To…

MICHAEL FALKENSTEIN

Michael Falkenstein, z”l, passed away on March 28, 2021, the first day of Passover. Mike is survived in his immediate household by his best friend, companion, and wife of 57 years, Lynda Carl Falkenstein, as well as his feline companions who were daily beneficiaries of his love for animals…

RUTH SHLACHTER

Ruth Shlachter, a 10-year resident of Portland, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021, of natural causes. She was 100.
She is survived by sons, Robert (daughter-in-law, Mara) of Portland, Marc (Kumiko) of Kahuku, Hawaii, and Barry of Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchild…

RACHEL KLEIN LAPE

Rachel Klein Lape, z”l, passed away March 23, 2021 at age 80. She is survived by husband, Patrick Lape; sons Michael and Mark Amen; daughter, Patti Lape; sister, Carol Founds; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Rachel was the longtime head of the women’s section of the Chevra K…