Keith A. Marquand of Waldport
Keith Allen Marquand of Waldport passed away on Sept. 3, 2026, at age 66 at the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House in Albany, Ore.
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Hugh McDonald “Don” Rackleff of Yachats
Hugh McDonald “Don” Rackleff of Yachats died Aug. 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Don was a spirited storyteller, endlessly curious, brilliantly capable and a creative problem solver who loved a challenge. He was a gardener, skydiver, free diver and a scientist. He will be deeply missed.
Alan D. Kay of Yachats
Alan David Kay of was born April 4, 1952, in New York City to Jerome and Ann Kay, and passed away May 31, 2026, peacefully at his home in Yachats under the care of hospice after battling cancer. He was 74.
Gerald F. Stanley of Yachats
Gerald Francis Stanley, who spent decades as a priest, pastor, professor and then a term as mayor of Yachats, passed away May 22, 2026, at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. He was 88.
Dale L. Mindrup of Yachats
Dale Leon Mindrup, who was known around Yachats for his work ethic as a jack-of-all-trades and a smile for everyone, passed away May 13, 2026, after a short illness. He was 83.
Rudy M. Mauch of Wickenburg, Ariz.
Rudy M. Mauch July 29, 1938 – March 24, 2026 Rudy Martin Mauch passed away at Abrazzo West Hospital in Goodyear, Ariz. on March 24, 2026. He was 87. Rudy was born in Altadena, Calif. on July 29, 1938, to Henry and Cacilie Mauch. Rudy enlisted in the U.S Coast Guard in 1956 and was stationed at The Point Arguello
Jean Esteve of Waldport
Jean Rogers Gleason Esteve, a poet, painter and lover of the Oregon coast, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, of heart failure. She was 96.
Max E. Glenn of Yachats
Max Glenn started his theological career as a small-town preacher in the Midwest, led ecumenical organizations in the East before retiring to Yachats where he became deeply involved in the community, including as a member of the city council. The Rev. Dr. Max Glenn passed away Jan. 26, 2026, at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Hospital RiverBend in Springfield. He was 90.
Elizabeth R. Groth of Yachats
Elizabeth (Betty) Reed Groth of Yachats passed away on Dec. 26, 2025, from natural causes at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. She was 78.
Dennis E. Jones of Newport
Dennis Eugene Jones of Newport passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2026, with a flash of lightning, a rumble of thunder and his daughters by his side. He was 81. Dennis was driven by the love for his children. He most valued family, friends, and community, sharing life experiences and future wishes. He loved supporting small business and local purveyors in
