Obituaries
Patricia Edna Oertley
Patricia Edna (Pat) Oertley, passed away peacefully in her Bend home, on Nov.6, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born in Pensacola, FL on Oct. 9, 1927, to Cecil and Virginia (Bufkin) Webb, and grew up through high school with her brothers Cecil Jr. and Jerry, and sister Virginia, in Tampa, FL. She has resided in central Oregon for 40 years, first in Sunriver, then Bend.
Frederick William Goff
Frederick William Goff passed away on November 5, 2022, in Austin, Texas embraced by the family he so generously loved to the very end. Anchored in his faith, Fred was devoted to his family, generously served his community for decades, and gave much to this world as a gifted engineer and leader.
David Davenport
Predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Stella Roselia (Buescher) Davenport, David (Dave) was survived by his sister, Frances Hartung, daughter Debra (Davenport) Schmidt (Robert), grandsons Jason and William Schmidt, and son Alan Davenport (Kathy), grandsons Eric and Kevin Davenport.
Don Larry Thompson
Don Larry "L.D." Thompson, 69, of Lumberton, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born on October 30, 1952, in Pasadena, to Lona Mae Cotton Thompson and D.C. Thompson.
Ruperto C. Velarde Jr.
We regretfully announce the passing of Engr. Ruperto C. Velarde, Jr., age 76, of Leesburg, Virginia on October 26, 2022. Ruperto was born on September 21, 1946, in Leyte, Philippines. He enjoyed playing chess with his children and his grandchildren. He graduated from Feati University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Phillip Lyons Sr.
Phillip "Bud" Lyons Sr, 80, of Alvin, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at The Phoenix Post-Acute in Texas City, Texas. Bud was born November 22, 1941, in Gueydan, LA to Joseph Bosman and Elder Marie (née Richard) Lyons. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1959.
Richard Thorne Scully
Richard Thorne Scully, a longtime resident of Garrison, passed away on October 25, 2022, aged 98. Born on 15 April 1924, in New York City, Richard was a man of the world, with intellect and wit. He was a lover of classical music, animals and nature, and was singularly unimpressed with pretension or the trappings of success.
Ibrahim Iliyan
Ibrahim Iliyan, 85, passed peacefully in his home in Montreal, Quebec on Oct. 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ibrahim was born on Feb. 21, 1937 in Jaffa, Palestine. Upon completion of a Petroleum Engineering degree in Egypt, Ibrahim began his 37 and a half-year career with Saudi Aramco.
Ronald Charles Hopple
Ronald Charles Hopple, 81, of Clear Lake City, TX passed away on October 23, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. Ronald was born to Charles and Mae Hopple in Harrisburg, PA on March 7, 1941. He grew up in his hometown of Williamstown, PA, graduating from Williamstown High School in 1959.
Donald A. Blankenship
Donald A. Blankenship, 80, of Soddy-Daisy, TN passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home. He was retired from Saudi-Aramco where he worked as an Electrical Engineer and was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of Dallas Bay Baptist Church and his passions in life were gardening and spending time with his family.
James Paul Reed
James “Paul” Reed, 95, of Azle went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Memorial services will be 10 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Azle Christian Church. Visitation will be Monday, October 17 from 6 – 8pm at White’s Funeral Home in Azle.
Peter Jay Clark
Peter Jay Clark was born in Steubenville, Ohio to Betty C. Clark and John C. Clark. Peter had an exciting life living in various states. The highlights of his youth included living in Bakersfield, California on a boat called the "Ahh So," where he and his father made frequent trips to Catalina Island.