All Obituaries

Judith Ann Ashard December 22, 1942 – January 6, 2023   Passed away from pneumonia in Newport Oregon. Jerry and Judy bought a 20 acre farm in Newport where she was an avid Arabian horse breeder, trainer and loved to compete in many regional horse shows in the PNW. She raised La Serena and went on to win the Canadian Nationals Top Ten in haler and performance. She also received the Legion of Merits in Scottsdale Az. Judy loved working with the 4-H. She worked at the Family...

Claudette Kahman 07/21/38 – 01/03/23 Claudette Kahman was born in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Pasquilina on July 21, 1938. After receiving her Associate's degree, Claudette became a grocery store owner. Claudette was married to her husband Robert who passed on before her. During her life, Claudette moved to live in South Beach, Oregon where she made her home.  Our beautiful mom passed away on January 3, 2023 at age 84 years old. Her greatest treasure...

Robert Eugene Mathias II was born on February 15, 1963 in Lancaster, PA to Patricia and Robert I. He graduated from Solanco High in Quarryville, PA in 1981. Bob grew up in Pennsylvania and lived in Maryland, Florida, Colorado, Washington, Georgia and Oregon. He was married and divorced with three children and four grandchildren. For his career, Bob worked in construction and welding. He loved the ocean, fishing and boating. Bob also enjoyed camping, hiking, travelling, and attending...

David Barnett November 1, 1955 – December 8, 2022 David William Barnett, 67, of Newport, Oregon left us peacefully December 8, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. David was born November 1, 1955 in Elmira, New York to Elsie and Conrad Barnett. He was raised in Cortland, New York where he has family and many close friends. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 46 years, Sheryl Barnett, three children; Shalene (Israel) Bynum of Waldport, OR, James (Brittany) Barnett of...

Mary Rowena Cox was born August 24, 1933 in Spokane, Washington to Rowena Cox and Paul Cox. As a young lady, Mary was a skilled and recognized horsewoman in the northwest. She raised and trained the love of her life, her horse Image. Together they won many trophies over many years. Mary was as good with children as she was horses and worked as a nanny.  Later in life after moving to Oregon, she showed off her kitchen skills cooking at Gracies Sea Hag. Younger family members remember...

Alix Renee Rose (Newport, OR) passed away suddenly in her sleep on September 30, 2022. She leaves behind her infant daughter Shanli Michele Noele (b. August 27), her husband Austin Philbin, her parents Scott and Jennifer Rose, her sister Kara and brother Jack, her cats Duke and Diddy, and many friends and family along the Oregon Coast, in Texas and throughout the country. Alix was born May 27, 1996, in Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up in San Antonio. From the beginning she loved animals and...

Shawn LaFontaine February 5, 1971 – September 18, 2022 Shawn LaFontaine, 51, beloved husband, was taken from us unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Seal Rock, OR on September 18, 2022. He was born February 5, 1971 in San Bernadino, CA. He was the son-in-law of Steve Sutton, son of Larry Lee LaFontaine and Katherine Irene Campbell. Shawn married Alisha Orr in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2012. Shawn was a fisherman for many years. He worked on the F/V Seeker, then went to...

Edward Eliasen was born in Newport, Oregon on April 28, 1955 to Edward and Helen. After high school, Edward became a cement truck driver. During his life, Edward moved to live in Depoe Bay, Oregon. On September 5, 2022 Edward passed away at 67 years old. 

Hannah Culp was born on October 3, 1979 in Seattle, Washington to Harold and Vallerie. After high school, Hannah became a landscape design artist. During her life, Hannah moved to live in Waldport, Oregon. On August 19, 2022 Hannah passed away at the age of 42. 

Frances Klamath was born on March 7, 1934 in Rose Lodge, Oregon to Jack and Rebecca. After high school, Frances became a gardener for organic foods. During her life, Frances moved to live in Blodgett, Oregon. Frances was married to Walter who passed on before her. On August 18, 2022 Frances passed away at the age of 88 years old.