Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Centralia, WA

Eugene Ortivez

Eugene Ortivez

Oct 24, 2020

Eugene Ortivez Also known as G-Fresh Eugene Ortivez, 34, of Oakville, Wash. was born on December 14, 1985 in Seattle, Wash. and passed away October 24, 2020 at home in Oakville, Wash. Eugene was employed at the Lucky Eagle Casino Tribal Gaming he loved his job and his co-workers. Eugene loved spending time with his kids, they were the light...

Tyler Gussin

Tyler Gussin

Oct 23, 2020

Tyler S. Gussin September 9, 1988 October 23, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Tyler Steven Gussin announce his sudden passing at his family home in Centralia at the age of 32 on October 23, 2020. Tyler was a lifetime resident of Centralia. He graduated from Centralia High School in 2007, where he played four years...

Adele Peterson

Adele Peterson

Oct 18, 2020

Adele Faye (Knapp) Peterson, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2020. She was born on November 20, 1924 in Tagus, North Dakota. She married Christ Peterson on December 6, 1942 and lived on the family farm until moving to Centralia in 1952. She was a loving wife and mother to her four children. Christ passed away at...

Leo Volk

Leo Volk

Oct 17, 2020

Leo Volk passed away at his home in Centralia, WA, on Saturday October 17, at the age of 86, with his loving family by his side, having fought a long and hard battle with Alzheimer's. Leo was born in Selfridge ND, on November 5th, 1933, to Emanuel and Ottilia (Ressler) Volk and was baptized at St. Philomena Catholic Church in...

Judith Smith

Judith Smith

Oct 15, 2020

It is with much sadness that the family of Judy Smith announce she passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, October 15th, 2020, surrounded by her children. Her death comes after 10 months of courageously battling a series of physical and medical ailments. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her children Lory Hull (Mark), Doug Lind (Ginny), Jody Plomer (Terry), and...

Ronald Justice

Ronald Justice

Oct 12, 2020

Ronald Warren Justice passed away on Monday, Oct 12, 2020 at Providence Centralia. He was born on July 4, 1946 in Seattle, Wash. to Warren and Mary (Crandall) Justice. Ronald had many hobbies, he cruised Centralia, he enjoyed flying, race cars, classic cars, and building houses. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughter, Madison, he just loved watching her...

Anna May Anzalone

Anna May Anzalone

Sep 28, 2020

Anna May (Johnson) Anzalone passed away peacefully in her home, on September 28, 2020 surrounded by her family. She lived independently in her home until the end. She was born in Yakima, Wash. in 1929 to Carl and Martha Johnson. As the baby of the family, her two older sisters, Edna and Agnes, always doted over her. Anna May graduated...

Jennifer Zuber

Jennifer Zuber

Sep 14, 2020

Jennifer Louise Zuber was born April 12, 1966 at the Centralia General Hospital, Centralia WA. to Joyce L. (Knowles) Zuber and David F. Zuber. She was a healthy and happy child. Jennifer went to school in Olympia and graduated from Capitol High School in the Willows Program. She had many friends and loved them all. Jennifer worked 27 years through...

Kristi Coleman

Kristi Coleman

Sep 10, 2020

Kristi Coleman passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at the age of 47. Kristi was born in Portland, Ore, on July 1, 1973, to David Bassett and Judy Bassett. Kristi married Steve Coleman on October 21, 1995, in Beaverton, Ore. Kristi enjoyed life; she loved the uniqueness of the world, the mystery and depths of the seas, and the...

Ruby Davis

Ruby Davis

Aug 11, 2020

Ruby Ellen Davis passed from this life to be with her beloved Alvie on August 11, 2020. Born in Ryderwood, WA the youngest of 13 children, she spent her childhood in Onalaska and Centralia. She was married to Alvie Davis for 64 years until his passing in 2013. Ruby was an avid gardener and homemaker - bread and pie being...

Justin Rotter

Justin Rotter

Jul 24, 2020

Justin Daniel Rotter, age 44, passed away unexpectedly of a heart condition on July 24, 2020 in Rochester, Washington, with his loving wife by his side. Justin was born in Bremerton, Washington on July 24, 1976 to Daniel and Karen (Padden) Rotter. He married Jill Maughan Sharp in Chehalis, Washington on August 11, 2001. Justin graduated from Centralia College, earned...

Lee Starr

Lee Starr

Jul 22, 2020

Lee Curtis Starr Born: June 8th, 1944 in Auburn WA Passed away July 22, 2020 at the age of 76 at his home in Oakville WA on the Chehalis Indian Reservation Lee is survived by his wife Francis Starr 54 years of marriage, Son Lee Starr, Daughter Leah Secena & Son-in-law Sam Secena, Grandkids Catherine (Wiggy) & husband Andrew Starr-Scott,...

Ray Beaber

Ray Beaber

Jul 21, 2020

Ray Edward Beaber, age 84 traded his suspenders for wings on July 21, 2020. Born on April 29, 1936 to Charles and Anna Beaber, he lived a life in motion. A logger by trade, weekdays were spent traveling down the open road while weekends saw him engineering the local Steam Train, taking tourists and locals alike on a nostalgic ride...

William Busse

William Busse

Jul 19, 2020

Winlock resident William (Bill) Franklin Busse, 88, passed away on July 19, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1932 in Centralia and adopted by Charles and Beulah Busse in Centralia, WA. He attended school at Winlock and Adna. He valued education and encouraged his children in academics. While he was unable to attend college as a young adult, shortly...

Ernest Welch

Ernest Welch

Jul 17, 2020

Ernest Doyle Welch, age 89, passed away at The Lander House in Centralia, Washington on July 17, 2020. He was born on February 28, 1931 to Herb and Viola (Willoughby) Welch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He graduated from Yorkville High School and went directly into the Navy where he served during the Korean War. Ernie married Geanne Roberts on January 24,...

Wilma Anderson

Wilma Anderson

Jul 11, 2020

Wilma Ruby Anderson, 90 Years, of Olympia, passed away on July 11, 2020. Wilma was born on March 1, 1930 to Myron and Opal (Simpson) Dingley in Rivera, California. She married Charles L. Anderson on October 16, 1954 in Yuma, Arizona. Charles and Wilma met in Bellflower, California on a blind date set up by a close friend. Wilma and...

Robert Bauman

Robert Bauman

Jul 10, 2020

Robert S. Bauman, age 80, passed away on July 10, 2020 at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Centralia, WA. from a Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumor. Bob is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughter, Debbie (Lee); son, Brad; four grandchildren, 3 brothers, and his dog Daisy. He enjoyed fishing, football, baseball, reading, being outside working in the yard, and had...

Gregory Buckley

Gregory Buckley

Jul 9, 2020

Centralia resident Gregory Scott Buckley, 62, passed away suddenly at home on July 9, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1957 to Francis and Iona (Mork) Buckley at Dayton, OH. Gregory worked as a Sterilization Tech for Providence Centralia . Gregory is survived by his Mother, Iona Claire Buckley (Mork) of Centralia, WA; Brother, Micheal Buckley of Centralia, WA;...

Marc Truett

Marc Truett

Jul 8, 2020

Marc E. Truett passed away on July 8, 2020 in Centralia at the age of 72. Marc was born on April 6, 1948 in Centralia, WA. to Jack and Betty Truett. He attended and graduated from Centralia High School in 1967. Marc went on to serve his country as part of the US Navy Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit Twelve....

Cora Grauman

Cora Grauman

Jul 6, 2020

Cora Mae Grauman, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Centralia on July 6, 2020. Cora was born in Centralia, Washington on May 20, 1946 to Loren and Wanda (Fiscus) Grauman. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1964. Cora was a mother first, and later in life she was a beautician and caregiver. Cora loved to read...